Zarzis tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↓ falling · low 10:17 am (0.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:10–4:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 8:00–11:00 am Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.7 ft · 75 °F slight · 6.2 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 66 °F from the WNW, gusts 3 · overcast
- Sun 6:32 am–5:27 pm 10 h 55 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:03 pm
- Best time to dive 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Zarzis 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 falling toward the low tide at 10:17 am. The sun rises at 6:32 am and sets at 5:27 pm: 10 h 55 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:39 am to 3:39 am and from 2:11 pm to 4:11 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 west-northwest (2 mph). Overcast, 66 °F.
Fishing in Zarzis today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:11–4:11 pm
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (1.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:40 am to 3:40 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 6:10 am to 7:10 am, with sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: common cuttlefish, annular seabream, common octopus and garfish. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Zarzis, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Zarzis
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 75 °F: pleasant
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 1.7 ft waves
- Water at 75 °F (nice)
- Cloudy (75% cloud cover)
- 46% chance of rain
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.7 ft
1.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 5 mph
Onshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
Zarzis has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 8:00 am to 11:00 am, brings pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and water at 75 °F, though with clouds and a chance of rain. 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and water at 75 °F, though with clouds and a chance of 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 Zarzis
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Zarzis.
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Tides in Zarzis
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:43 am 1.1 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 10:17 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:53 pm 0.9 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:21 pm 0.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 2 min to low tide at 10:17 am.
In Zarzis 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 · 2:11 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:32 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 · 3:15 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:33 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 | 6:34 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 · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:35 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 | 6:36 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 6:29 am · 6:53 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:37 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), 162 mi from Zarzis. 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 Zarzis
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-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 Monday 2: 1.9 ft with a period of 3 s, from the northwest (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 72.3 °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 5:14 am (local time).
Surf in Zarzis today
Surf today
Poor- 1.2–1.9 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.4 ft swell at 7 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 6:06 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 74.8 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 17 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 5:00 pm to 5:52 pm can also work, with glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
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 Zarzis today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.4 ft swell at 7 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, 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 74.8 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:52 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:03 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 Zarzis 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 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 Zarzis
Now in Zarzis
- Low / high
- 65 / 74 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 55%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 61 °F
- Visibility
- 18 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 (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.08 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 69° | 67° | 65° | 71° | 73° | 73° | 70° | 68° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 NNW | 1 N | 2 NNW | 2 N | 4 N | 5 NNE | 3 NE | 3 NE |
| Gusts | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Waves | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 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 65° 2 NNW 1.7 ft
- 9:00 am 71° 2 N 1.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 73° 4 N 1.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 5 NNE 1.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 3 NE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 68° 3 NE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 66° 2 N 1.3 ft
- 3:00 am 65° 3 NW 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 65 / 74 °F | 5 mph NNE | 1.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 64 / 70 °F | 6 mph N | 1.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 71 °F | 9 mph NW | 0.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 62 / 71 °F | 10 mph WNW | 1.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 60 / 74 °F | 13 mph WNW | 1.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 60 / 69 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 73 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 73 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 66 / 71 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.5 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 64 / 69 °F | 11 mph N | 2.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 61 / 67 °F | 13 mph ENE | 4.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 63 / 72 °F | 11 mph ENE | 5.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 60 / 72 °F | 9 mph SSW | 3.9 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 56 / 74 °F | 11 mph SW | 2.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Light showers 64° / 70° 1.3 ft
- Sat 31 Thunderstorm 62° / 71° 0.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 62° / 71° 1.3 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 60° / 74° 1.9 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 60° / 69° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 56° / 73° 1.0 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 60° / 73° 1.5 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.7 °F; normal high: 78 °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 5:14 am (local time).
The sun in Zarzis
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:37 am
- Full dark 6:21 pm
- Civil dawn 6:06 am
- Civil dusk 5:52 pm
- Solar noon 11:59 am (43° high)
- Daylight 10 h 55 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:52 pm
- Full dark 6:21 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,296 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Zarzis
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
- 2:11–4:11 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:49–10:49 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:33–8:33 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 Zarzis
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 30 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Zarzis) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.2 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 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 1.2 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Main light 0.7 mi southeast
- Light
- White light that goes dark 2 + 1 times every 12 s · Oc(2+1) W 12s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 49 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 46 ft
- Built
- 1894
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ZarzisTides nearby
- Souahel2.0 mi
- Ben Fetaïel3.2 mi
- El Alendaya5.1 mi
- Sangho5.9 mi
- Djerf el Kanntara13 mi
- El Qantara17 mi
- Midoun22 mi
- El Mgarsa23 mi
- Ajim26 mi
- Houmt El Souk30 mi
Zarzis at a glance
- Town or city of about 79,316 people. Coordinates: 33.504° N, 11.112° E.
- It is 30 mi southeast of Houmt El Souk, the main place in Medenine. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Houmt El Souk.
- The nearest tide station, Lampedusa, is 162 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port de Peche Zarzis (0.9 mi).
Questions about ZarzisQuestions
What time is sunset today in Zarzis?
At 5:27 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:52 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Zarzis?
At 6:32 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 9:49–10:49 am, Major 2:11–4:11 pm, Minor 7:33–8:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Zarzis?
Overcast, from 65 °F to 74 °F, with a light air from the west-northwest (2 mph) and a 55% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Zarzis?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 6.2 s from the northeast. The water is 74.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Zarzis?
The best time to visit Zarzis 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).