Mkokotoni tides today
- Tide now 14.2 ft ↑ rising · high 5:35 am (14.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:40–6:30 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day 7:00–10:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.4 ft · 82 °F smooth · 4.6 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 73 °F from the SE, gusts 3 · mainly clear
- Sun 5:58 am–6:16 pm 12 h 18 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 9:44 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:44 pm
- Best time to dive 11:10 am–12:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Mkokotoni there are high tides at 5:35 am (14.6 ft) and 6:01 pm (12.1 ft) and low tides at 11:57 am and 11:57 pm. Tide coefficient 97. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:35 am. The sun rises at 5:58 am and sets at 6:16 pm: 12 h 18 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:44 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:41 am to 3:41 am and from 2:14 pm to 4:14 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.4 ft waves. There's a light air from the southeast (3 mph). Mainly clear, 73 °F.
Fishing in Mkokotoni today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:35 am, coefficient 97
- Sunrise at 5:58 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 97 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 am to 6:30 am, combines the 5:35 am high tide and sunrise. Also worth a try from 5:50 pm to 6:40 pm, with the 6:01 pm high tide and sunset, though with moderate wind. Also good from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, with the 11:57 am low tide.
Species with the most records nearby: great barracuda, skipjack tuna, yellowfin tuna and mangrove red snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Mkokotoni
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 92 °F: hot
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 82 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 82 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- 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 11 mph
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:57 am
Low tide at 11:57 am and 11:57 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:35 am and 6:01 pm. Coefficient 97 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 82 °F.
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Tides in Mkokotoni
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 5:35 am 14.6 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 11:57 am 1.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:01 pm 12.1 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 11:57 pm 2.4 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 42 min to high tide at 5:35 am.
Tide coefficient 97 for the 5:35 am high tide and 91 for the 6:01 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 13.2 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 (15.4 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (0.7 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 105, 14.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 20, 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 | 5:58 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 5:35 am · 14.6 ft | Low tide 11:57 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 6:01 pm · 12.1 ft | Low tide 11:57 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 97 | 86% | Major periods 1:41 am · 2:14 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:57 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 6:16 am · 13.8 ft | Low tide 12:39 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 6:43 pm · 11.3 ft | — | Coef. 85 | 77% | Major periods 2:46 am · 3:18 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:57 am · 6:16 pm | Low tide 12:39 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 7:03 am · 12.8 ft | Low tide 1:26 pm · 3.4 ft | High tide 7:34 pm · 10.5 ft | Coef. 69 | 67% | Major periods 3:49 am · 4:19 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:57 am · 6:16 pm | Low tide 1:31 am · 4.3 ft | High tide 8:00 am · 11.5 ft | Low tide 2:24 pm · 4.4 ft | High tide 8:44 pm · 9.7 ft | Coef. 51 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:57 am · 6:16 pm | Low tide 2:40 am · 5.4 ft | High tide 9:20 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 3:46 pm · 5.2 ft | High tide 10:33 pm · 9.6 ft | Coef. 38 | 44% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:57 am · 6:16 pm | Low tide 4:30 am · 5.9 ft | High tide 11:14 am · 10.2 ft | Low tide 5:38 pm · 5.2 ft | — | Coef. 37 | 34% | Major periods 6:33 am · 6:57 pm | Low |
| Wed 4 | 5:57 am · 6:17 pm | High tide 12:19 am · 10.4 ft | Low tide 6:29 am · 5.3 ft | High tide 12:44 pm · 10.6 ft | Low tide 6:55 pm · 4.5 ft | Coef. 49 | 24% | Major periods 7:20 am · 7:42 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Mkokotoni has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Zanzibar (TICON-4), 20 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Mkokotoni
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 0.8 ft with a period of 2 s, from the east-northeast (smooth).
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 83.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water about normal for late October.
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 4:54 am (local time).
Diving in Mkokotoni today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:57 am): little current from 11:40 am to 12:12 pm
- 0.3 ft swell at 4 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:35 am (5:20–5:50 am), low tide 11:57 am (11:40 am–12:12 pm), high tide 6:01 pm (5:40–6:20 pm) and low tide 11:57 pm (11:40 pm–12:20 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 81.7–82.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:37 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 9:44 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 12:40 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:40 am to 6:30 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 4:50 pm to 6:20 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind.
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
- Tumbatu Southwest Fish seen: Stegastes lacrymatus, dusky farmerfish, Melon Butterflyfish, Abudefduf sexfasciatus 3.3 mi
- Jambo Reef Fish seen: Pycnochromis fieldi, Dascyllus trimaculatus, Dascyllus aruanus, Burnt Parrotfish 8.0 mi
- Tumbatu Light Fish seen: Ternate Chromis, Pycnochromis fieldi, Stegastes lacrymatus, Amblyglyphidodon indicus 8.3 mi
- Little Wall 9.7 mi
- Captain Muddy 9.9 mi
- Mtwara 8.0 mi
- One Ocean - The Zanzibar Dive Centre 6.8 mi
- Scubafish Dive Center 6.9 mi
- Diving paradise zanzibar 7.2 mi
- Ocean Legacy diving center 7.7 mi
- Dive Point Zanzibar 8.0 mi
- Zanzibar Extreme Water Sports 8.0 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 Mkokotoni
Now in Mkokotoni
- Low / high
- 73 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 43%
- Clouds
- 24%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 71 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- 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 | Overcast | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 76° | 75° | 74° | 83° | 85° | 88° | 82° | 80° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 E | 3 ESE | 3 SE | 2 SE | 1 N | 6 ESE | 12 E | 10 ENE |
| Gusts | 10 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 17 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.5 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 74° 3 SE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 2 SE 0.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 1 N 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 88° 6 ESE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 12 E 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 10 ENE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 79° 6 NE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 4 NE 0.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 73 / 88 °F | 12 mph E | 0.7 ft | 5:35 am · 6:01 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 88 °F | 12 mph ENE | 0.8 ft | 6:16 am · 6:43 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 83 °F | 12 mph E | 0.6 ft | 7:03 am · 7:34 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 84 °F | 12 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 8:00 am · 8:44 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 84 °F | 13 mph E | 0.7 ft | 9:20 am · 10:33 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 85 °F | 12 mph ESE | 0.6 ft | 11:14 am | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 86 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.5 ft | 12:19 am · 12:44 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 87 °F | 10 mph SE | 0.7 ft | 1:20 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 87 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.5 ft | 2:05 am · 2:28 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 88 °F | 6 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 2:42 am · 3:06 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 86 °F | 11 mph E | 2.0 ft | 3:15 am · 3:40 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 87 °F | 9 mph E | 2.0 ft | 3:46 am · 4:11 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 78 / 84 °F | 12 mph E | 2.0 ft | 4:16 am · 4:41 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 77 / 87 °F | 13 mph E | 2.4 ft | 4:46 am · 5:11 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 76° / 88° 0.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 76° / 83° 0.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 75° / 84° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 75° / 84° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 76° / 85° 0.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 77° / 86° 0.5 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 76° / 87° 0.7 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 temperature 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 (87 °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 4:54 am (local time).
The sun in Mkokotoni
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:11 am
- Full dark 7:02 pm
- Civil dawn 5:36 am
- Civil dusk 6:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:07 pm (82° high)
- Daylight 12 h 18 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:48 pm
- Full dark 7:02 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,338,187 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Mkokotoni
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:41–3:41 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:14–4:14 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:14–9:14 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:14–10:14 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 Mkokotoni
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Mkokotoni.
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Tides near MkokotoniTides nearby
All places in Zanzibar North, A to Z (9) → Zanzibar Island tides →Mkokotoni at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,572 people. Coordinates: 5.875° S, 39.255° E.
- The nearest tide station, Zanzibar, is 20 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about MkokotoniQuestions
What time is high tide today in Mkokotoni?
Today in Mkokotoni there are high tides at 5:35 am (14.6 ft) and 6:01 pm (12.1 ft) and low tides at 11:57 am and 11:57 pm. Tide coefficient 97.
What time is sunset today in Mkokotoni?
At 6:16 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Mkokotoni?
At 5:57 am. First light comes at 5:11 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 1:41–3:41 am, Minor 8:14–9:14 am, Major 2:14–4:14 pm, Minor 9:14–10:14 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Mkokotoni?
Light drizzle, from 73 °F to 88 °F, with a light air from the southeast (3 mph) and a 43% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Mkokotoni?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.4 ft waves with a period of 4.6 s from the east-northeast. The water is 81.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Mkokotoni?
The best time to visit Mkokotoni is from June to September: highs of 84 °F to 85 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 5 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: Zanzibar station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).