Kilwa Masoko tides today
- Tide now 4.8 ft ↑ rising · high 5:36 am (6.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:30–6:20 am good day · 8/10
- Beach day 1:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 2.8 ft · 82 °F slight · 6.5 s from the east
- Wind · air 5 mph · 76 °F from the ESE, gusts 8 · clear
- Sun 5:54 am–6:18 pm 12 h 24 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 9:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:49 pm
- Best time to dive 11:10 am–12:50 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Kilwa Masoko there are high tides at 5:36 am (6.2 ft) and 6:02 pm (3.9 ft) and low tides at 11:58 am and 11:55 pm. Tide coefficient 96. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:36 am. The sun rises at 5:54 am and sets at 6:18 pm: 12 h 24 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:49 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:40 am to 3:40 am and from 2:12 pm to 4:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (5 mph). Clear, 76 °F.
Fishing in Kilwa Masoko today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:36 am, coefficient 96
- Sunrise at 5:54 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 96 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 am to 6:20 am, combines the 5:36 am high tide, sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 5:50 pm to 6:40 pm, with the 6:02 pm high tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, with the 11:58 am low tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Beach day in Kilwa Masoko
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 95 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.6 ft waves
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
- UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.6 ft
2.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 83 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 13 · SPF 50
Max UV 13 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:58 am
Low tide at 11:58 am and 11:55 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:36 am and 6:02 pm. Coefficient 96 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 83 °F, though with very high UV.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Kilwa Masoko
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- Jimbizi beach 0.5 mi · SE
- Masoko Pwani 1.6 mi · NE
- Mooring points for boats to Palace 2.4 mi · S
- Restrooms
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Tides in Kilwa Masoko
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 5:36 am 6.2 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 11:58 am -5.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:02 pm 3.9 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 11:55 pm -4.7 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 28 min to high tide at 5:36 am.
Tide coefficient 96 for the 5:36 am high tide and 91 for the 6:02 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 11.7 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on April 18 (6.9 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (-6.2 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 10 to 12 (coefficient 104, 12.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 20, 2.8 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:54 am · 6:18 pm | High tide 5:36 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 11:58 am · -5.5 ft | High tide 6:02 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 11:55 pm · -4.7 ft | Coef. 96 | 86% | Major periods 1:40 am · 2:12 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:53 am · 6:18 pm | High tide 6:17 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 12:41 pm · -4.7 ft | High tide 6:45 pm · 3.2 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 77% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:17 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:53 am · 6:18 pm | Low tide 12:38 am · -3.9 ft | High tide 7:03 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 1:31 pm · -3.8 ft | High tide 7:38 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 69 | 67% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:53 am · 6:18 pm | Low tide 1:31 am · -2.9 ft | High tide 8:01 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 2:35 pm · -2.9 ft | High tide 8:54 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 52 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:53 am · 6:19 pm | Low tide 2:49 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 9:25 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 4:06 pm · -2.3 ft | High tide 10:42 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 39 | 44% | Major periods 5:42 am · 6:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:52 am · 6:19 pm | Low tide 4:47 am · -1.7 ft | High tide 11:15 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 5:46 pm · -2.4 ft | — | Coef. 39 | 34% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:56 pm | Low |
| Wed 4 | 5:52 am · 6:19 pm | High tide 12:17 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 6:33 am · -2.3 ft | High tide 12:43 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 6:57 pm · -3.0 ft | Coef. 50 | 24% | Major periods 7:18 am · 7:41 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Kilwa Masoko has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.1 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Kilwa Masoko
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 3.3 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:08 am (local time).
Surf in Kilwa Masoko today
Surf today
Poor- 1.9–2.9 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.7 ft swell at 5 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:58 am)
- Light: First light 5:32 am · sunrise 5:54 am · sunset 6:18 pm · last light 6:39 pm
- Tide: high 5:36 am (6.2 ft), low 11:58 am (-5.5 ft), high 6:02 pm (3.9 ft) and low 11:55 pm (-4.7 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 82.2 °F–83.1 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 38 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 8:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Kilwa Masoko today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:58 am): little current from 11:40 am to 12:20 pm
- 2.5 ft swell at 6 s from the east: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:36 am (5:20–6:00 am), low tide 11:58 am (11:40 am–12:20 pm), high tide 6:02 pm (5:40–6:30 pm) and low tide 11:55 pm (11:30 pm–12:20 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.2 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 82.2–83.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:39 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 9:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 12:50 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:20 pm to 6:20 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Weather in Kilwa Masoko
Now in Kilwa Masoko
- Low / high
- 76 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 16%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 71 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 79° | 77° | 76° | 84° | 87° | 86° | 81° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 E | 5 ESE | 4 ESE | 6 ENE | 9 NE | 10 ENE | 9 ENE | 6 E |
| Gusts | 12 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 12 |
| Waves | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 76° 4 ESE 2.8 ft
- 9:00 am 84° 6 ENE 2.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 9 NE 2.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 10 ENE 2.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 9 ENE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 6 E 2.3 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 5 NE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 4 NNE 2.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 87 °F | 10 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | 5:36 am · 6:02 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 86 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 6:17 am · 6:45 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 86 °F | 15 mph SE | 3.3 ft | 7:03 am · 7:38 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 87 °F | 12 mph ESE | 3.1 ft | 8:01 am · 8:54 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 86 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 9:25 am · 10:42 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 77 / 86 °F | 12 mph E | 2.2 ft | 11:15 am | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 87 °F | 11 mph E | 2.6 ft | 12:17 am · 12:43 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 85 °F | 11 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | 1:20 am · 1:44 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 86 °F | 11 mph ENE | 3.2 ft | 2:06 am · 2:30 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 86 °F | 10 mph ENE | 3.2 ft | 2:45 am · 3:09 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 85 °F | 10 mph ENE | 3.2 ft | 3:20 am · 3:44 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 86 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | 3:52 am · 4:16 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 78 / 86 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.5 ft | 4:22 am · 4:47 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 77 / 88 °F | 9 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 4:52 am · 5:16 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 76° / 86° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 76° / 86° 3.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 77° / 87° 3.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 77° / 86° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 77° / 86° 2.2 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 77° / 87° 2.6 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 78° / 85° 3.1 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (88 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:08 am (local time).
The sun in Kilwa Masoko
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:07 am
- Full dark 7:05 pm
- Civil dawn 5:32 am
- Civil dusk 6:39 pm
- Solar noon 12:06 pm (85° high)
- Daylight 12 h 24 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:49 pm
- Full dark 7:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,338,204 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kilwa Masoko
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:40–3:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:12–4:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:06–9:06 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:19–10:19 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 11:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 2:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 5:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 26, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Kilwa Masoko
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Kilwa Masoko.
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Tides near Kilwa MasokoTides nearby
All places in Lindi, A to Z (6) →Kilwa Masoko at a glance
- Town or city of about 21,519 people. Coordinates: 8.925° S, 39.513° E.
- It is 75 mi north of Lindi, the main place in Lindi. The sun rises 2 min later and sets at the same time than in Lindi.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Kilwa Kisiwani Harbour (1.5 mi).
Questions about Kilwa MasokoQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kilwa Masoko?
Today in Kilwa Masoko there are high tides at 5:36 am (6.2 ft) and 6:02 pm (3.9 ft) and low tides at 11:58 am and 11:55 pm. Tide coefficient 96.
What time is sunset today in Kilwa Masoko?
At 6:18 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:39 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kilwa Masoko?
At 5:53 am. First light comes at 5:07 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:40–3:40 am, Minor 8:06–9:06 am, Major 2:12–4:12 pm, Minor 9:19–10:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kilwa Masoko?
Partly cloudy, from 76 °F to 87 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (5 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kilwa Masoko?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.8 ft waves with a period of 6.5 s from the east. The water is 82.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kilwa Masoko?
The best time to visit Kilwa Masoko is from June to September: highs of 87 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).