El Mgarsa tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↑ rising · high 3:43 am (1.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:10–4:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 8:00–10:00 am Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 76 °F smooth · 4.2 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 69 °F from the NNW, gusts 4 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:32 am–5:27 pm 10 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:02 pm
- Best time to dive 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in El Mgarsa there are high tides at 3:43 am (1.1 ft) and 3:53 pm (0.9 ft) and low tides at 10:17 am and 10:21 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:43 am. The sun rises at 6:32 am and sets at 5:27 pm: 10 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:39 am to 3:39 am and from 2:12 pm to 4:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light air from the north-northwest (2 mph). Partly cloudy, 69 °F.
Fishing in El Mgarsa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:12–4:12 pm
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:40 am to 3:40 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:10 am to 7:10 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: common cuttlefish, annular seabream, common octopus and garfish. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in El Mgarsa, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in El Mgarsa
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 73 °F: mild
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- Water at 75 °F (warm)
- Cloudy (98% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 76 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 4 mph
Cross-shore breeze (4 mph).
- Tide & sand
El Mgarsa has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 8:00 am to 10:00 am, brings little wind, a calm sea and water at 75 °F, though with clouds. 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and water at 76 °F, though with clouds and 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 El Mgarsa
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- Sidi Mahrez 2.3 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Sidi Yati I 3.3 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Lalla Hadria 4.1 mi · E
- Plage de la Seguia 4.4 mi · SE
- Parking
- Plage El Hachen (Ras Rmel) 4.5 mi · NW
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near El Mgarsa
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Tides in El Mgarsa
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 3:43 am 1.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:17 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:53 pm 0.9 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:21 pm 0.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 2 min to high tide at 3:43 am.
In El Mgarsa the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.7 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 26 (1.2 ft) and the lowest, on March 4 (-0.3 ft).
Heights above MLWS. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLWS
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:32 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 3:43 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 10:17 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:53 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:21 pm · 0.3 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:39 am · 2:12 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:33 am · 5:26 pm | High tide 4:20 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:58 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:30 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:05 pm · 0.4 ft | 76% | Major periods 2:44 am · 3:16 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:34 am · 5:25 pm | High tide 5:04 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:51 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 5:20 pm · 0.8 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 3:47 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:35 am · 5:24 pm | Low tide 12:12 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 6:40 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 1:21 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 7:32 pm · 0.7 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:14 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:36 am · 5:23 pm | Low tide 2:48 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:59 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 3:38 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:37 pm · 0.8 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:40 am · 6:05 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:37 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:08 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 4:59 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:33 pm · 0.9 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:53 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:38 am · 5:21 pm | Low tide 5:46 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:51 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 5:47 pm · 0.4 ft | — | 23% | Major periods 7:16 am · 7:38 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLWS. 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 Lampedusa station (TICON-4), 148 mi from El Mgarsa. 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 El Mgarsa
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 2.0 ft with a period of 3 s, from the west (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 72.0 °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 1:42 am (local time).
Surf in El Mgarsa today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.5 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:07 am · sunrise 6:32 am · sunset 5:27 pm · last light 5:52 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 75.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:07 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 El Mgarsa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 6 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 75.4 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:52 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:02 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In El Mgarsa the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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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- Wreck 7.0 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Dive Trip Djerba 1.7 mi
- Aminos Djerba club 1.7 mi
- Blue Dolphin Diving Center 1.9 mi
- Abyss Dive Center Djerba 3.0 mi
- Centre de plongée Archimède 3.5 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.
Weather in El Mgarsa
Now in El Mgarsa
- Low / high
- 67 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 80%
- Clouds
- 60%
- Humidity
- 71%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 23 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 37
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.06 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 69° | 69° | 68° | 70° | 72° | 73° | 70° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 NE | 3 NNW | 3 N | 3 N | 4 NNW | 4 N | 2 NE | 3 NNE |
| Gusts | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 7 |
| Waves | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 3:00 am 69° 3 NNW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 68° 3 N 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 70° 3 N 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 72° 4 NNW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 4 N 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 2 NE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 67° 3 NNE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 66° 2 NW 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 67 / 73 °F | 4 mph N | 0.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 66 / 69 °F | 6 mph N | 0.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 64 / 70 °F | 6 mph NW | 0.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 63 / 70 °F | 9 mph NW | 0.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 74 °F | 13 mph WNW | 2.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 62 / 71 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 62 / 73 °F | 7 mph SSE | 0.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 64 / 71 °F | 10 mph E | 0.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 66 / 70 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 64 / 69 °F | 10 mph N | 2.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 68 °F | 10 mph ENE | 5.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 65 / 72 °F | 10 mph E | 5.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 72 °F | 9 mph S | 4.1 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 62 / 74 °F | 13 mph SW | 3.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Thunderstorm 66° / 69° 0.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 64° / 70° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 63° / 70° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 64° / 74° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 62° / 71° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 62° / 73° 0.2 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 64° / 71° 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−6.1 °F; normal high: 79 °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 1:42 am (local time).
The sun in El Mgarsa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:37 am
- Full dark 6:22 pm
- Civil dawn 6:07 am
- Civil dusk 5:52 pm
- Solar noon 12:00 pm (43° high)
- Daylight 10 h 54 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:52 pm
- Full dark 6:22 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,288 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in El Mgarsa
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:39–3:39 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:12–4:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:50–10:50 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:32–8:32 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 · 9:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in El Mgarsa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.9 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.7 mi from El Mgarsa) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.7 mi
- 33 ft deep2.9 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.7 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 2.9 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).
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Tourgueness lighthouse 3.0 mi east
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 24 nautical miles (28 mi)
- Light height
- 210 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 161 ft
- Built
- 1895
Other lighthouses nearby: Arghir (4.5 mi south).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near El MgarsaTides nearby
- Midoun0.6 mi
- Mezraia2.7 mi
- Taguermess2.9 mi
- Arhir3.9 mi
- El Haddada4.1 mi
- Houmt El Souk8.7 mi
- Houmt Souk Fishing Port9.2 mi
- Guellala9.9 mi
- Ajim15 mi
- Zarzis23 mi
El Mgarsa at a glance
- Town or city of about 63,528 people. Coordinates: 33.817° N, 10.992° E.
- It is 8.7 mi southeast of Houmt El Souk, the main place in Medenine. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Houmt El Souk.
- The nearest tide station, Lampedusa, is 148 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Seguia Beach (4.3 mi), Port de Peche Aghir (4.5 mi).
Questions about El MgarsaQuestions
What time is sunset today in El Mgarsa?
At 5:27 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:52 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in El Mgarsa?
At 6:33 am. First light comes at 5:38 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:39–3:39 am, Minor 9:50–10:50 am, Major 2:12–4:12 pm, Minor 7:32–8:32 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in El Mgarsa?
Light showers, from 67 °F to 73 °F, with a light air from the north-northwest (2 mph) and a 80% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in El Mgarsa?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the north-northeast. The water is 75.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit El Mgarsa?
The best time to visit El Mgarsa is from April to June: highs of 75 °F to 87 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 10 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: Lampedusa 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).