Mkoani tides today
- Tide now -5.4 ft ↓ falling · low 11:52 am (-5.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:50–6:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–9:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 82 °F slight · 7.0 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 85 °F from the NE, gusts 11 · drizzle
- Sun 5:57 am–6:14 pm 12 h 17 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 9:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:41 pm
- Best time to dive 11:00 am–12:50 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Mkoani there are high tides at 5:24 am (6.5 ft) and 5:50 pm (3.8 ft) and low tides at 11:52 am and 11:46 pm. Tide coefficient 98. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:52 am. The sun rises at 5:57 am and sets at 6:14 pm: 12 h 17 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:41 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 2.4 ft waves. There's a light air from the northeast (2 mph). Drizzle, 85 °F.
Fishing in Mkoani today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:24 am, coefficient 98
- Sunrise at 5:57 am
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (2.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 98 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 am to 6:20 am, combines the 5:24 am high tide, sunrise and some swell. Also good from 5:50 pm to 6:40 pm, with the 5:50 pm high tide, sunset and some swell. Also good from 10:50 am to 12:50 pm, with the 11:52 am low tide and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: great barracuda, skipjack tuna, yellowfin tuna and mangrove red snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Mkoani
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 2.6 ft waves
- Water at 81 °F (warm)
- Rain (0.01 in)
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 82 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:52 am
Low tide at 11:52 am and 11:46 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:24 am and 5:50 pm. Coefficient 98 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 81 °F, though with rain.
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 Mkoani
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Tides in Mkoani
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:24 am 6.5 ft · coef. 98
- ▼ Next low tide 11:52 am -5.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:50 pm 3.8 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 11:46 pm -4.8 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 32 min to low tide at 11:52 am.
Tide coefficient 98 for the 5:24 am high tide and 92 for the 5:50 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 12.0 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 (7.0 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 105, 12.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 21, 3.0 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 | 5:57 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 5:24 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 11:52 am · -5.6 ft | High tide 5:50 pm · 3.8 ft | Low tide 11:46 pm · -4.8 ft | Coef. 98 | 86% | Major periods 1:40 am · 2:12 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:56 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 6:04 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 12:34 pm · -4.8 ft | High tide 6:33 pm · 3.1 ft | — | Coef. 86 | 77% | Major periods 2:44 am · 3:16 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:56 am · 6:14 pm | Low tide 12:27 am · -4.0 ft | High tide 6:50 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 1:22 pm · -3.9 ft | High tide 7:26 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 70 | 67% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:56 am · 6:14 pm | Low tide 1:18 am · -3.0 ft | High tide 7:48 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 2:22 pm · -3.0 ft | High tide 8:44 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 53 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:56 am · 6:14 pm | Low tide 2:29 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 9:12 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 3:48 pm · -2.4 ft | High tide 10:32 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 39 | 44% | Major periods 5:41 am · 6:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:56 am · 6:14 pm | Low tide 4:27 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 11:01 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 5:32 pm · -2.4 ft | — | Coef. 37 | 34% | Major periods 6:31 am · 6:55 pm | Low |
| Wed 4 | 5:56 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 12:06 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 6:23 am · -2.1 ft | High tide 12:31 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 6:46 pm · -2.9 ft | Coef. 48 | 24% | Major periods 7:18 am · 7:40 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
Mkoani 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 Mkoani
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.0 ft with a period of 7 s, from the southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 82.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.0 °F).
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 11:20 am (local time).
Surf in Mkoani today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.7 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:52 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:35 am · sunrise 5:57 am · sunset 6:14 pm · last light 6:35 pm
- Tide: high 5:24 am (6.4 ft), low 11:52 am (-5.6 ft), high 5:50 pm (3.8 ft) and low 11:46 pm (-4.8 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 81.3 °F–82.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 36 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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 Mkoani today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:52 am): little current from 11:30 am to 12:10 pm
- 2.3 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.8 mph current toward the west-northwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:24 am (5:00–5:40 am), low tide 11:52 am (11:30 am–12:10 pm), high tide 5:50 pm (5:30–6:10 pm) and low tide 11:46 pm (11:20 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.8 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 81.3–82.2 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:35 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 9:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 12:50 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 5:10 pm to 6:10 pm, with slack water at high tide and light wind, though with 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Kwata North Fish seen: Pycnochromis fieldi, Stegastes lacrymatus, Dascyllus trimaculatus, Amblyglyphidodon indicus 4.3 mi
- Kwata Southwest Fish seen: Pycnochromis fieldi, Dascyllus trimaculatus, Stegastes lacrymatus, Burnt Parrotfish 5.5 mi
- Misali Fish seen: Pycnochromis fieldi, Kuntee Soldierfish, Violet Soldierfish, Twospot Surgeonfish 8.1 mi
- Coral Gardens Fish seen: Ternate Chromis, Amblyglyphidodon indicus, Pycnochromis fieldi, Kuntee Soldierfish 9.1 mi
- Misali Northeast Fish seen: Pycnochromis fieldi, Amblyglyphidodon indicus, Ternate Chromis, Dascyllus trimaculatus 9.2 mi
- Coral Mountain Fish seen: Pycnochromis fieldi, Amblyglyphidodon indicus, Ternate Chromis, Kuntee Soldierfish 9.4 mi
- Paraportiani 8.4 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Mkoani
Now in Mkoani
- Low / high
- 76 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.18 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 77%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 11 · very high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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: +0.07 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 | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear sky | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 77° | 76° | 76° | 85° | 85° | 85° | 81° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 E | 3 ESE | 1 E | 3 NNE | 1 ENE | 8 ESE | 7 ESE | 5 ENE |
| Gusts | 6 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 9 |
| Waves | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 85° 1 ENE 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 8 ESE 2.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 7 ESE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 5 ENE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 3 NE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 3 NNE 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 4 NNE 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 84° 6 NNE 1.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 85 °F | 9 mph E | 3.0 ft | 5:24 am · 5:50 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 86 °F | 9 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 6:04 am · 6:33 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 85 °F | 7 mph E | 2.0 ft | 6:50 am · 7:26 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 84 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.5 ft | 7:48 am · 8:44 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 85 °F | 10 mph ESE | 2.5 ft | 9:12 am · 10:32 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 84 °F | 7 mph ESE | 2.5 ft | 11:01 am | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 84 °F | 8 mph ESE | 2.5 ft | 12:06 am · 12:31 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 87 °F | 9 mph SE | 3.1 ft | 1:10 am · 1:33 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 87 °F | 9 mph ESE | 3.2 ft | 1:56 am · 2:20 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 86 °F | 9 mph ESE | 3.6 ft | 2:35 am · 2:59 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 87 °F | 9 mph SE | 3.4 ft | 3:10 am · 3:34 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 87 °F | 9 mph ESE | 3.4 ft | 3:41 am · 4:06 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 89 °F | 9 mph SE | 4.0 ft | 4:11 am · 4:36 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 78 / 89 °F | 8 mph ESE | 4.3 ft | 4:40 am · 5:05 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 76° / 86° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 75° / 85° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 76° / 84° 2.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 76° / 85° 2.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 76° / 84° 2.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 76° / 84° 2.5 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 76° / 87° 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (85 °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 11:20 am (local time).
The sun in Mkoani
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:10 am
- Full dark 7:00 pm
- Civil dawn 5:35 am
- Civil dusk 6:35 pm
- Solar noon 12:05 pm (82° high)
- Daylight 12 h 17 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:46 pm
- Full dark 7:00 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,338,213 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Mkoani
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
- 8:13–9:13 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:11–10:11 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 Mkoani
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Mkoani.
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.55 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.65 mi.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Mkoani) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.55 mi
- 33 ft deep0.65 mi
- 66 ft deep0.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.55 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.65 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves). The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near MkoaniTides nearby
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- Town or city of about 23,719 people. Coordinates: 5.367° S, 39.650° E.
- It is 12 mi southwest of Chake Chake, the main place in Pemba South. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Chake Chake.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about MkoaniQuestions
What time is high tide today in Mkoani?
Today in Mkoani there are high tides at 5:24 am (6.5 ft) and 5:50 pm (3.8 ft) and low tides at 11:52 am and 11:46 pm. Tide coefficient 98.
What time is sunset today in Mkoani?
At 6:14 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Mkoani?
At 5:56 am. First light comes at 5:10 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 8:13–9:13 am, Major 2:12–4:12 pm, Minor 9:11–10:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Mkoani?
Drizzle, from 76 °F to 85 °F, with a light air from the northeast (2 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Mkoani?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 7.0 s from the southeast. The water is 81.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Mkoani?
The best time to visit Mkoani is from June to September: highs of 81 °F to 83 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 4 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).