Sakiet ez Zit 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 · 5/10
- Beach day 11:00 am–3:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 73 °F smooth · 4.1 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 64 °F from the NW, gusts 6 · overcast
- Sun 6:35 am–5:26 pm 10 h 51 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:00 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:00 pm
- Best time to dive 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Sakiet ez Zit 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 6:35 am and sets at 5:26 pm: 10 h 51 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:00 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:40 am to 3:40 am and from 2:13 pm to 4:13 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (2 mph). Overcast, 64 °F.
Fishing in Sakiet ez Zit today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:13–4:13 pm
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light offshore 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, lines up with a major period. 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 Sakiet ez Zit, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Sakiet ez Zit
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 77 °F: pleasant
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
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 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 5 mph
Offshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
Sakiet ez Zit has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and water at 74 °F, though with 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 Sakiet ez Zit
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Sakiet ez Zit.
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Tides in Sakiet ez Zit
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 7 min to low tide at 10:17 am.
In Sakiet ez Zit 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 | 6:35 am · 5:26 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 1:40 am · 2:13 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:36 am · 5:25 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 2:45 am · 3:17 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:37 am · 5:24 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 3:48 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:38 am · 5:23 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 4:47 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:38 am · 5:22 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 5:41 am · 6:06 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:39 am · 5:21 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 6:31 am · 6:54 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:40 am · 5:20 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 7:17 am · 7:39 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), 115 mi from Sakiet ez Zit. 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 Sakiet ez Zit
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the 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: 1.4 ft with a period of 3 s, from the southwest (smooth).
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 69.8 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water about normal for late October.
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:10 am (local time).
Surf in Sakiet ez Zit today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.4 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:09 am · sunrise 6:35 am · sunset 5:26 pm · last light 5:52 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: 0 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:09 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 Sakiet ez Zit today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.4 ft swell at 4 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, 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 5:52 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:00 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 Sakiet ez Zit 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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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 Sakiet ez Zit
Now in Sakiet ez Zit
- Low / high
- 64 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.03 in · 72%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 60 °F
- Visibility
- 17 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Light showers |
| Temperature | 65° | 65° | 65° | 70° | 76° | 76° | 69° | 66° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 NW | 3 NW | 2 WNW | 3 WNW | 3 NW | 4 NE | 3 NNE | 2 N |
| Gusts | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 8 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 6:00 am 65° 2 WNW 0.6 ft
- 9:00 am 70° 3 WNW 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 76° 3 NW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 4 NE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 69° 3 NNE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 66° 2 N 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 65° 4 NNW 0.4 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 4 NNW 0.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 64 / 76 °F | 5 mph NNW | 0.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 76 °F | 7 mph N | 0.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 61 / 74 °F | 8 mph N | 0.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 59 / 74 °F | 10 mph NW | 0.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 60 / 74 °F | 11 mph WNW | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 58 / 72 °F | 11 mph W | 0.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 71 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 67 / 70 °F | 4 mph ESE | 0.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 62 / 67 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 59 / 70 °F | 9 mph N | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 67 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 71 °F | 8 mph E | 1.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 72 °F | 10 mph SW | 1.7 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 62 / 71 °F | 16 mph SW | 3.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 62° / 76° 0.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 61° / 74° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 59° / 74° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 60° / 74° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 58° / 72° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 57° / 71° 0.2 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 67° / 70° 0.5 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.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (77 °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 5:10 am (local time).
The sun in Sakiet ez Zit
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:39 am
- Full dark 6:22 pm
- Civil dawn 6:09 am
- Civil dusk 5:52 pm
- Solar noon 12:01 pm (42° high)
- Daylight 10 h 51 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:51 pm
- Full dark 6:22 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,273 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sakiet ez Zit
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:40–3:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:13–4:13 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:55–10:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:30–8:30 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 Sakiet ez Zit
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 6.0 mi
- Jetty 6.2 mi
- Jetty 6.2 mi
- Boat ramp 5.8 mi
- Boat ramp 6.1 mi
- ميناء الصيد البحري بصفاقس 5.9 mi
- Sfax Fishing 5.0 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
Port Light, on Quai du Commerce 4.9 mi south
- Light
- White light that goes dark twice every 8 s · Oc(2) W 8s
- Range
- 13 nautical miles (15 mi)
- Light height
- 59 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 56 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: N. breakwater, head (6.1 mi south), Detached breakwater, N. extremity (6.1 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 Sakiet ez ZitTides nearby
- El Ain1.1 mi
- Dar el Haj Taïeb1.6 mi
- Sakiet ed Daier2.5 mi
- Sfax4.2 mi
- Sidi Abid8.0 mi
- Mahres24 mi
- Kellabine26 mi
- Melloulèche30 mi
- Chebba36 mi
Sakiet ez Zit at a glance
- Town or city of about 100,000 people. Coordinates: 34.802° N, 10.764° E.
- It is 4.2 mi north of Sfax, the main place in Sfax. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Sfax.
- The nearest tide station, Lampedusa, is 115 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about Sakiet ez ZitQuestions
What time is sunset today in Sakiet ez Zit?
At 5:26 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:52 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sakiet ez Zit?
At 6:36 am. First light comes at 5:40 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 1:40–3:40 am, Minor 9:55–10:55 am, Major 2:13–4:13 pm, Minor 7:30–8:30 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Sakiet ez Zit?
Light showers, from 64 °F to 76 °F, with a light air from the northwest (2 mph) and a 72% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sakiet ez Zit?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 4.1 s from the east-northeast. The water is 73.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sakiet ez Zit?
The best time to visit Sakiet ez Zit is from April to June: highs of 73 °F to 87 °F, about 2 rainy days 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).