Nungwi tides today
- Tide now 14.6 ft ↓ falling · low 11:57 am (1.4 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 1.7 ft · 82 °F slight · 6.6 s from the east
- Wind · air 2 mph · 73 °F from the SE, gusts 3 · clear
- Sun 5:58 am–6:16 pm 12 h 18 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 9:43 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:43 pm
- Best time to dive 11:10 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Nungwi 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 falling toward the low tide at 11:57 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 9:43 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:41 am to 3:41 am and from 2:13 pm to 4:13 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a light air from the southeast (2 mph). Clear, 73 °F.
Fishing in Nungwi 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 some swell (1.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, sunrise and some swell. 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.
Species with the most records nearby: great barracuda, skipjack tuna, yellowfin tuna and mangrove red snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Nungwi
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 92 °F: hot
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 82 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 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 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- 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.
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 Nungwi
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Tides in Nungwi
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:35 am 14.6 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Next 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
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 12 min to low tide at 11:57 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 · 2:13 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 4:48 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 · 6:56 pm | Low |
| Wed 4 | 5:57 am · 6:16 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 7:19 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
Nungwi has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Zanzibar (TICON-4), 31 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 Nungwi
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northeast 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: 2.0 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east (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.
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 5:45 am (local time).
Surf in Nungwi today
Surf today
Poor- 1.2–1.9 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.6 ft swell at 5 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:57 am)
- Light: First light 5:36 am · sunrise 5:58 am · sunset 6:16 pm · last light 6:37 pm
- Tide: high 5:35 am (14.7 ft), low 11:57 am (1.4 ft), high 6:01 pm (12.1 ft) and low 11:57 pm (2.4 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–83.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 14 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 4:00 pm to 6:37 pm can also work, though with a short-period swell and onshore wind.
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 Nungwi 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
- 1.5 ft swell at 6 s from the east: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.5 mph current toward the south-southwest, 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 82.2–83.5 °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 9:43 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. 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
- THGI Nungwi 0.5 mi
- Captain Muddy 0.9 mi
- Jambo Reef Fish seen: Pycnochromis fieldi, Dascyllus trimaculatus, Dascyllus aruanus, Burnt Parrotfish 3.0 mi
- Tumbatu Light Fish seen: Ternate Chromis, Pycnochromis fieldi, Stegastes lacrymatus, Amblyglyphidodon indicus 5.9 mi
- Mnembe Patch Fish seen: Pycnochromis fieldi, Chromis weberi, Thalassoma amblycephalum, Cirrhilabrus exquisitus 7.7 mi
- Glorongay 7.5 mi
- Mtwara 11 mi
- Fun Divers Zanzibar 0.2 mi
- Zanzibar Yacht Charter 0.3 mi
- Lulu Diving Center 0.4 mi
- DIVING POSEIDON 0.5 mi
- TGI Diving Nungwi 0.5 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 Nungwi
Now in Nungwi
- Low / high
- 73 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 43%
- Clouds
- 2%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 71 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.05 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 | 2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 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 1.7 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 2 SE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 1 N 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 88° 6 ESE 1.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 12 E 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 10 ENE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 79° 6 NE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 4 NE 1.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 73 / 88 °F | 12 mph E | 2.0 ft | 5:35 am · 6:01 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 88 °F | 12 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 6:16 am · 6:43 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 83 °F | 12 mph E | 1.4 ft | 7:03 am · 7:34 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 84 °F | 12 mph ESE | 1.5 ft | 8:00 am · 8:44 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 84 °F | 13 mph E | 1.8 ft | 9:20 am · 10:33 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 85 °F | 12 mph ESE | 1.7 ft | 11:14 am | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 86 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 12:19 am · 12:44 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 87 °F | 10 mph SE | 2.2 ft | 1:20 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 87 °F | 8 mph ESE | 2.2 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° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 76° / 83° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 75° / 84° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 75° / 84° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 76° / 85° 1.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 77° / 86° 1.6 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 76° / 87° 2.2 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 5:45 am (local time).
The sun in Nungwi
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 5:47 pm
- Full dark 7:02 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,338,190 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Nungwi
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
- 2:13–4:13 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:14–9:14 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:13–10:13 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 Nungwi
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Nungwi.
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,250 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.6 mi.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Nungwi) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,250 ft
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep0.75 mi
- 164 ft deep1.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,250 ft): 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.4 mi and 66 ft at 0.75 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Ras Nungwi Lighthouse 0.4 mi northeast
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 13 nautical miles (15 mi)
- Light height
- 59 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 46 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Tumbatu Island Lighthouse (5.8 mi west).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near NungwiTides nearby
All places in Zanzibar North, A to Z (9) → Zanzibar Island tides →Nungwi at a glance
- Town or city of about 30,762 people. Coordinates: 5.727° S, 39.299° E.
- It is 11 mi north of Mkokotoni, the main place in Zanzibar North. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Mkokotoni.
- The nearest tide station, Zanzibar, is 31 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about NungwiQuestions
What time is high tide today in Nungwi?
Today in Nungwi 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 Nungwi?
At 6:16 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Nungwi?
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 2:13–4:13 pm, Minor 9:13–10:13 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Nungwi?
Light drizzle, from 73 °F to 88 °F, with a light air from the southeast (2 mph) and a 43% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Nungwi?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 6.6 s from the east. The water is 82.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Nungwi?
The best time to visit Nungwi is from June to September: highs of 83 °F to 85 °F, about 4 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: 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).