La Marsa tides today
- Tide now 0.3 ft ↑ rising · high 6:08 am (0.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:10–4:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 9:00 am–12:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 73 °F smooth · 4.1 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 67 °F from the W, gusts 11 · overcast
- Sun 6:39 am–5:25 pm 10 h 45 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 7:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:54 pm
- Best time to dive 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in La Marsa there are high tides at 6:08 am (0.7 ft) and 4:48 pm (0.5 ft) and low tides at 11:51 am and 11:12 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:08 am. The sun rises at 6:39 am and sets at 5:25 pm: 10 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:54 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:42 am to 3:42 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 0.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west (4 mph). Overcast, 67 °F.
Fishing in La Marsa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:14–4:14 pm
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.7 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 5:10 pm to 5:50 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:40 am to 3:40 am, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: common cuttlefish, red porgy, striped red mullet and annular seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in La Marsa, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in La Marsa
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 72 °F: mild
- Cross-shore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.8 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Cloudy (93% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.8 ft
0.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand
La Marsa has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °F, though with clouds and rain. 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm can also work, with little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °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 La Marsa
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- Corniche Marsa Beach 1.0 mi · N
- Parking
- Amilcar Beach 1.5 mi · SE
- Parking
- Plage Sidi Bou Saïd 1.5 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Salambo Beach 2.9 mi · S
- Parking
- Le Kram Beach 3.3 mi · S
- Parking
- شاطئ قمرت 4.7 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near La Marsa
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Tides in La Marsa
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 6:08 am 0.7 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:51 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:48 pm 0.5 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:12 pm 0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 17 min to high tide at 6:08 am.
In La Marsa the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.5 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 (0.8 ft) and the lowest, on February 16 (-0.2 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 | 6:39 am · 5:25 pm | High tide 6:08 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 11:51 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:48 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 11:12 pm · 0.2 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:42 am · 2:14 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:40 am · 5:24 pm | High tide 7:18 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 11:50 pm · 0.3 ft | — | — | 76% | Major periods 2:47 am · 3:19 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:41 am · 5:23 pm | High tide 8:47 am · 0.6 ft | — | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:20 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:42 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 12:57 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:26 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 6:49 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:29 pm · 0.4 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:43 am · 5:21 pm | Low tide 4:38 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:45 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 6:59 pm · 0.3 ft | — | 43% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:44 am · 5:20 pm | High tide 12:35 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 6:06 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:35 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 7:15 pm · 0.3 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:33 am · 6:56 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:45 am · 5:19 pm | High tide 1:13 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 6:55 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:12 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 7:33 pm · 0.2 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:19 am · 7:41 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 Sciacca station (TICON-4), 154 mi from La Marsa. 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 La Marsa
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.8 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 4.3 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north (moderate).
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 70.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.3 °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 12:50 am (local time).
Surf in La Marsa today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:13 am · sunrise 6:39 am · sunset 5:25 pm · last light 5:52 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 72.5 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:13 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 La Marsa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.8 ft swell at 4 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, 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 72.5 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:52 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 7:54 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 La Marsa 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 La Marsa
Now in La Marsa
- Low / high
- 65 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 68%
- Clouds
- 99%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 62 °F
- Visibility
- 18 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 40
- 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: −0.05 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 67° | 66° | 66° | 68° | 71° | 72° | 70° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 W | 4 W | 4 W | 4 WNW | 4 NNW | 6 N | 5 N | 4 NNW |
| Gusts | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 12 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 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 |
- 12:00 am 67° 4 W 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 66° 4 W 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 66° 4 W 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 68° 4 WNW 0.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 71° 4 NNW 0.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 72° 6 N 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 5 N 0.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 67° 4 NNW 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 65 / 73 °F | 6 mph NW | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 69 °F | 5 mph WNW | 1.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 61 / 68 °F | 7 mph NW | 0.9 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 60 / 66 °F | 11 mph WNW | 2.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 68 °F | 11 mph WNW | 4.3 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 54 / 67 °F | 9 mph W | 4.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 52 / 68 °F | 6 mph S | 2.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 67 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 69 °F | 4 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 59 / 68 °F | 7 mph NE | 2.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 53 / 67 °F | 5 mph SE | 2.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 71 °F | 9 mph SSE | 2.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 60 / 73 °F | 9 mph S | 1.6 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 74 °F | 6 mph SW | 1.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Thunderstorm 62° / 69° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 61° / 68° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 60° / 66° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 57° / 68° 4.3 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 54° / 67° 4.1 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 52° / 68° 2.4 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 58° / 67° 1.0 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 Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.7 °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 12:50 am (local time).
The sun in La Marsa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:42 am
- Full dark 6:22 pm
- Civil dawn 6:13 am
- Civil dusk 5:52 pm
- Solar noon 12:02 pm (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 45 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:49 pm
- Full dark 6:22 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,243 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in La Marsa
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:42–3:42 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:14–4:14 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:04–11:04 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:24–8:24 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 La Marsa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.4 mi
- Jetty 3.1 mi
- Jetty 5.2 mi
- Jetty 6.1 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.0 mi
- سيدي بو سعيد 1.7 mi
- Port de Carthage 2.2 mi
- Port Marchand de Carthage 2.5 mi
- Poissonerie Corail 3.2 mi
- Pescastore 3.9 mi
- Fuel dock 3.1 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 1.1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.75 mi from La Marsa) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.65 mi
- 33 ft deep1.1 mi
- 66 ft deep1.9 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.65 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 1.1 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
Sidi Bou Said lighthouse 1.4 mi east
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 22 nautical miles (25 mi)
- Light height
- 479 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 39 ft
- Built
- 1840
Other lighthouses nearby: Jetty, NW. extremity (1.7 mi southeast), Jetty, SE. extremity (1.7 mi southeast).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near La MarsaTides nearby
- Sidi Bou Said1.1 mi
- Carthage1.2 mi
- Le Kram3.0 mi
- La Goulette4.2 mi
- Radès8.0 mi
- Mégrine9.0 mi
- Ez Zahra9.2 mi
- Hammam-Lif10 mi
- Borj Cedria13 mi
- Korbous14 mi
La Marsa at a glance
- Town or city of about 92,987 people. Coordinates: 36.878° N, 10.325° E.
- The nearest tide station, Sciacca, is 154 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: La Goulette Nord (Halqueloued) (4.0 mi).
Questions about La MarsaQuestions
What time is sunset today in La Marsa?
At 5:25 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:52 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in La Marsa?
At 6:40 am. First light comes at 5:43 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 1:42–3:42 am, Minor 10:04–11:04 am, Major 2:14–4:14 pm, Minor 7:24–8:24 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in La Marsa?
Overcast, from 65 °F to 73 °F, with a light breeze from the west (4 mph) and a 68% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in La Marsa?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 4.1 s from the northeast. The water is 72.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit La Marsa?
The best time to visit La Marsa is from May to June: highs of 78 °F to 86 °F, about 3 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: Sciacca 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).