Bububu tides today
- Tide now 4.1 ft ↑ rising · high 5:35 am (14.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:40–6:30 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day 7:00–9:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.8 ft · 82 °F smooth · 4.1 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 76 °F from the E, gusts 8 · clear
- Sun 5:58 am–6:16 pm 12 h 19 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 Bububu 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 19 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 0.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (4 mph). Clear, 76 °F.
Fishing in Bububu 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 (0.7 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 good from 5:50 pm to 6:40 pm, with the 6:01 pm high tide and sunset. Also good from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, with the 11:57 am low tide.
Species with the most records nearby: yellowfin tuna, great barracuda, bigeye tuna and mangrove red snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Bububu
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 89 °F: beach weather
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 0.6 ft waves
- Water at 82 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.6 ft
0.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 82 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 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
Offshore breeze (10 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 9:00 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 Bububu
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Tides in Bububu
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. 4 h 39 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 · 4:20 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:57 am · 6:17 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 · 6:17 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 · 6:09 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:57 am · 6:17 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 | 5:56 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
Tides from the Zanzibar station (TICON-4), 4.2 mi from Bububu. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 Bububu
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 1.2 ft with a period of 3 s, from the southeast (smooth).
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 12:57 am (local time).
Diving in Bububu 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
- 0.5 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.4 mph current toward the north-northwest, 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 6:38 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 5:20 pm to 6:20 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Turtle Prison Fish seen: Burnt Parrotfish, Amblyglyphidodon indicus, Melon Butterflyfish, Thalassoma hebraicum 3.5 mi
- Changuu Island North Fish seen: Burnt Parrotfish, Stegastes lacrymatus, Amblyglyphidodon indicus, Birdfish 4.0 mi
- Wreck 2.9 mi
- Wreck 3.6 mi
- Wreck 3.8 mi
- Wreck 4.5 mi
- Wreck 4.5 mi
- Wreck 5.3 mi
- Zanziocean dive centre 4.4 mi
- One Ocean Dive Centre 4.7 mi
- Force- E Scuba Centre Zanzibar 7.2 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 Bububu
Now in Bububu
- Low / high
- 74 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 39%
- Clouds
- 7%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Clear | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 77° | 75° | 74° | 83° | 85° | 88° | 82° | 80° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 E | 3 E | 3 E | 2 E | 3 N | 6 ESE | 11 E | 9 ENE |
| Gusts | 10 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 13 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 77° 5 E 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 3 E 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 74° 3 E 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 2 E 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 3 N 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 88° 6 ESE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 11 E 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 9 ENE 0.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 74 / 88 °F | 11 mph E | 0.9 ft | 5:35 am · 6:01 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 88 °F | 13 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 6:16 am · 6:43 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 83 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | 7:03 am · 7:34 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 84 °F | 12 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 8:00 am · 8:44 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 84 °F | 12 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | 9:20 am · 10:33 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 84 °F | 7 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 11:14 am | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 86 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 12:19 am · 12:44 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 87 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 1:20 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 87 °F | 8 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | 2:05 am · 2:28 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 88 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | 2:42 am · 3:06 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 86 °F | 11 mph E | 1.4 ft | 3:15 am · 3:40 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 87 °F | 9 mph E | 1.4 ft | 3:46 am · 4:11 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 78 / 84 °F | 12 mph E | 1.5 ft | 4:16 am · 4:41 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 77 / 87 °F | 13 mph E | 1.6 ft | 4:46 am · 5:11 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 76° / 88° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 76° / 83° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 75° / 84° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 74° / 84° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 76° / 84° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 77° / 86° 1.0 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 76° / 87° 1.4 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 (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 12:57 am (local time).
The sun in Bububu
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:11 am
- Full dark 7:03 pm
- Civil dawn 5:36 am
- Civil dusk 6:38 pm
- Solar noon 12:07 pm (83° high)
- Daylight 12 h 19 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:48 pm
- Full dark 7:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,338,184 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bububu
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
- 8:13–9:13 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 Bububu
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Boat ramp 4.3 mi
- Boat ramp 8.1 mi
- duka_la_papa 4.2 mi
- Fishing Accesories 4.4 mi
- BIG FISH 4.6 mi
- Game Fish & Safari 4.8 mi
- Extreme Blue Water Spearfishing (EBWS) 7.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Nearest lighthouse
Marubi Palace Gardens Range Rear Lighthouse 3.9 mi south
- Light
- White light, on and off for equal times, every 6 s · Iso W 6s
- Range
- 8 nautical miles (9.2 mi)
- Light height
- 92 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 43 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Shangani (4.6 mi southwest), Kiungani Rear Range Lighthouse (5.7 mi south).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near BububuTides nearby
- Zanzibar4.6 mi
- Kiwengwa13 mi
- Uroa14 mi
- Mkokotoni16 mi
- Matemwe18 mi
- Nungwi26 mi
- Mahonda30 mi
- Nganane31 mi
- Bagamoyo32 mi
- Sokoni32 mi
Bububu at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,646 people. Coordinates: 6.100° S, 39.217° E.
- It is 4.6 mi north of Zanzibar, the main place in Zanzibar Urban/West. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Zanzibar.
- The nearest tide station, Zanzibar, is 4.2 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about BububuQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bububu?
Today in Bububu 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 Bububu?
At 6:16 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bububu?
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 8:13–9:13 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 Bububu?
Light drizzle, from 74 °F to 88 °F, with a light breeze from the east (4 mph) and a 39% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bububu?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 4.1 s from the southeast. The water is 81.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bububu?
The best time to visit Bububu 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).