Bekalta tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↑ rising · high 3:43 am (1.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:10–4:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00 am–1:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 73 °F smooth · 4.3 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 68 °F from the NW, gusts 9 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:34 am–5:25 pm 10 h 51 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 6:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:55 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Bekalta there are high tides at 3:10 am (1.1 ft) and 3:20 pm (1.0 ft) and low tides at 9:39 am and 9:44 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:43 am. The sun rises at 6:34 am and sets at 5:25 pm: 10 h 51 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:36 am to 2:36 am and from 1:07 pm to 3:07 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (3 mph). Partly cloudy, 68 °F.
Fishing in Bekalta today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:07–3:07 pm
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (1.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 pm to 3:10 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 4:50 pm to 5:50 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 12:40 am to 2:40 am, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: common two-banded seabream, annular seabream, salema and striped red mullet. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Bekalta, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Bekalta
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 74 °F: mild
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.3 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.3 ft
1.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand
Bekalta has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °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 Bekalta
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- Plage Echraf 2.9 mi · E
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 Bekalta
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Tides in Bekalta
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:10 am 1.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 9:39 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:20 pm 1.0 ft
- ▼ Low tide 9:44 pm 0.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 53 min to high tide at 3:43 am.
In Bekalta the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.9 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, Wed 28 | 6:34 am · 5:25 pm | High tide 3:10 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 9:39 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:20 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 9:44 pm · 0.3 ft | 93% | Major periods 12:36 am · 1:07 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:35 am · 5:24 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 | 6:36 am · 5:23 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 | 6:37 am · 5:22 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 | 6:38 am · 5:21 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 | 6:39 am · 5:20 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 | 6:40 am · 5:19 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 |
▲ 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), 91 mi from Bekalta. 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 Bekalta
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.1 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 2.3 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north (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 70.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.7 °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 11:51 pm (local time).
Surf in Bekalta today
Surf today
Poor- 0.8–1.3 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 0.9 ft swell at 3 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- 0.8 ft wind swell at 2 s: messy waves
- Light onshore wind (6 mph): a bit of chop
- Light: First light 6:08 am · sunrise 6:34 am · sunset 5:25 pm · last light 5:51 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 73.0 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, though with small waves, a short-period swell and wind 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 Bekalta today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.8 ft swell at 3 s from the north-northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southeast, 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 73.0 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:51 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 6:55 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 Bekalta 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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- Marigola 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- مدرسة الغوص مترو الأنفاق 8.8 mi
- Octopus Diving by Subway Mahdia 9.0 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.
Weather in Bekalta
Now in Bekalta
- Low / high
- 67 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 35%
- Clouds
- 77%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 64 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 34
- 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 (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.07 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 69° | 69° | 68° | 69° | 72° | 73° | 71° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNW | 7 NNW | 8 NW | 11 NNW | 9 N | 5 N | 6 NE | 4 NNE |
| Gusts | 11 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 68° 3 NW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 67° 5 W 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 67° 5 WNW 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 69° 6 NW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 71° 7 NNW 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 5 N 0.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 4 N 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 67° 6 NNW 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 67 / 73 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.3 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 67 / 71 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 66 / 69 °F | 8 mph N | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 64 / 69 °F | 10 mph NNW | 0.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 62 / 69 °F | 17 mph NW | 1.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 60 / 69 °F | 13 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 70 °F | 11 mph W | 2.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 70 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 63 / 66 °F | 4 mph S | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 62 / 66 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 68 °F | 10 mph NNE | 3.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 67 °F | 8 mph E | 4.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 62 / 70 °F | 10 mph SE | 4.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 74 °F | 13 mph SSW | 3.1 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 67° / 71° 1.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 66° / 69° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 64° / 69° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 62° / 69° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 60° / 69° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 56° / 70° 2.3 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 57° / 70° 1.1 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.0 °F; normal high: 75 °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 11:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Bekalta
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:38 am
- Full dark 6:21 pm
- Civil dawn 6:08 am
- Civil dusk 5:51 pm
- Solar noon 12:00 pm (41° high)
- Daylight 10 h 51 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:50 pm
- Full dark 6:21 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,608 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bekalta
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:36–2:36 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:07–3:07 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:46–9:46 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:25–7:25 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Bekalta
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 3.6 mi
- Jetty 3.8 mi
- ميناء الصيد البحري بصيادة 7.0 mi
- Mshdia 9.2 mi
- Matériels de pêche - Kirwana 6.9 mi
- Pro Fishing Mahdia 9.0 mi
- Fuel dock 6.9 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.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (2 mi from Bekalta) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.5 mi
- 33 ft deep2.1 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 1.5 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 2.1 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
Bekalta, E. jetty 3.1 mi east
- Light
- A green flash every 4 s · Fl G 4s
- Range
- 7 nautical miles (8.1 mi)
- Light height
- 30 ft above sea level
Other lighthouses nearby: NE (3.4 mi northwest), Teboulba, NW (3.8 mi northwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near BekaltaTides nearby
- Téboulba2.2 mi
- Moknine5.4 mi
- Ksar Hellal6.2 mi
- Sayada6.8 mi
- Lemta7.1 mi
- Bou Hadjar8.5 mi
- Mahdia8.7 mi
- Zouila8.9 mi
- Ksibet el Mediouni9.8 mi
- Bennane Bodheur9.8 mi
Bekalta at a glance
- Town or city of about 20,506 people. Coordinates: 35.617° N, 10.995° E.
- It is 15 mi southeast of Monastir, the main place in Monastir. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Monastir.
- The nearest tide station, Lampedusa, is 91 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Al Fahdline Pier (1.9 mi), Port a'Hanchiya (2.4 mi), Port Maritime de Békalta (3.1 mi), Teboulba Fishing Port (3.6 mi).
Questions about BekaltaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Bekalta?
At 5:25 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:51 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bekalta?
At 6:35 am. First light comes at 5:39 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:36–2:36 am, Minor 8:46–9:46 am, Major 1:07–3:07 pm, Minor 6:25–7:25 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bekalta?
Overcast, from 67 °F to 73 °F, with a light air from the northwest (3 mph) and a 35% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bekalta?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 4.3 s from the northeast. The water is 73.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bekalta?
The best time to visit Bekalta is from May to July: highs of 76 °F to 87 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 11 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).