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Al Safa today: waves, weather and sun

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time (GST) Thu, Oct 29 · GST C · No station nearby

Today, Thursday, October 29, in Al Safa the sun rises at 6:25 am and sets at 5:41 pm: 11 h 16 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:24 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:34 am to 3:34 am and from 2:07 pm to 4:07 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (5 mph). Mainly clear, 75 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Al Safa today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 2:10–3:30 pm Also 1:30–3:30 am and 6:00–7:00 am
  • Major period 2:07–4:07 pm
  • Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (10 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 3:30 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:00 am to 7:00 am, with sunrise.

Species with the most records nearby: mangrove red snapper, orange-spotted grouper, blacktip shark and cobia. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for Al Safa, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Al Safa

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

9 good hours
9
Perfect beach day · 9 out of 10 7:00 am–12:00 pm
  • Mostly sunny
  • Feels like 95 °F: hot
  • Calm for swimming: 0.6 ft waves
  • UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
  • Water at 89 °F (very warm)
  • Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 0.6 ft

    0.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 89 °F

    Very warm: barely refreshing.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50

    Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.

  • Wind 14 mph

    Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Al Safa, so it doesn't count in the rating.

The best window, 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 89 °F, though with light offshore wind.

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 Al Safa

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
  • DOSC private beach 1.1 mi · W

    sand · 0.1 mi long

    • Restrooms
    • Parking
  • Jumeirah Beach 1.1 mi · NW

    1.7 mi long

    • Restrooms
    • Showers
    • Parking
  • Kite Beach 1.8 mi · W

    sand · 1.6 mi long

    • Restrooms
    • Showers
    • Parking
  • Jumeirah Public Beach 2.9 mi · SW

    sand · 0.5 mi long

    • Lifeguard
    • Restrooms
    • Showers
    • Parking
    • Partial wheelchair access
  • Mercato Beach 3.4 mi · N

    sand · 0.9 mi long

    • Lifeguard
    • Restrooms
    • Parking
  • Mandarin Oriental 3.4 mi · N

    sand · 0.1 mi long

    • Lifeguard
    • Parking
  • La Mer 4.2 mi · N

    sand · 0.3 mi long

    • Lifeguard
    • Restrooms
    • Showers
    • Parking
  • Al Sufouh 5.5 mi · SW

    sand · 0.5 mi long

    • 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).

Tides

Tides in Al Safa

Tides in Al Safa: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Al Safa, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.

Meanwhile, see the tide in Jumeirah Beach · 3.8 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Al Safa

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: smooth

Smooth Douglas 2 · light breeze, Beaufort 2
Waves 0.6 ft · 4.1 s from the northwest (315°)
Swell 0.5 ft · 3.8 s from the northwest
Current 0.2 mph toward the SW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.3 ft
  • Significant0.6 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest1.2 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.2 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 5 mph E · gusts 7
Offshore (5.6 mi N)Offshore 6 mph E · gusts 11

Offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.

Offshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 1.5 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north (smooth).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now88.7 °F
Today 88.5–89.1 °F air: 75 / 97 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 89.4 °F measured 1.1 mi away

Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.

Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.2 °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 5:46 am (local time).

Diving

Diving in Al Safa today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 9:00 am–12:00 pm Also 4:30–5:30 pm
  • 0.5 ft swell at 4 s from the northwest: barely any surge
  • Light offshore wind (9 mph)
  • 0.3 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 0.5 ft 4 s · from the NW
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: good
Water and suit 88.5 °F Shorty or a rash guard
Current 0.3 mph toward the SW
  • 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 88.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
  • Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:04 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:24 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. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind.

We don't have a reliable tide for Al Safa, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.

Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.

How it works · Next 7 days

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

Weather in Al Safa

14-day weather

Now in Al Safa

Now 75 °F Mainly clear · feels like 80 °F · 75 / 97 °F
Low / high
75 / 97 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 24%
Clouds
29%
Humidity
80%
Dew pointDew point
69 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Poor · 73
Saharan dust
Light

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: +0.06 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Today, hour by hourHour by hour

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky ClearClearMainly clearMainly clearMainly clearPartly cloudyPartly cloudyMainly clear
Temperature 82°78°75°85°96°94°89°85°
Wind (mph) 5 E6 E5 E8 ENE7 E10 NNW13 N7 NE
Gusts 7871316211913
Waves 0.7 ft0.6 ft0.6 ft0.5 ft0.5 ft0.7 ft1.3 ft1.4 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 6:00 am 75° 5 E 0.6 ft
  • 9:00 am 85° 8 ENE 0.5 ft
  • 12:00 pm 96° 7 E 0.5 ft
  • 3:00 pm 94° 10 NNW 0.7 ft
  • 6:00 pm 89° 13 N 1.3 ft
  • 9:00 pm 85° 7 NE 1.4 ft
  • 12:00 am 81° 6 ENE 1.2 ft
  • 3:00 am 77° 5 E 0.9 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Partly cloudy 75 / 97 °F 15 mph NE 1.5 ft
Fri 30 Clear sky 74 / 98 °F 12 mph ENE 1.2 ft
Sat 31 Clear sky 73 / 95 °F 12 mph NNE 0.8 ft
Sun 1 Partly cloudy 74 / 97 °F 15 mph NNE 1.1 ft
Mon 2 Clear sky 73 / 92 °F 12 mph WNW 0.9 ft
Tue 3 Clear sky 73 / 92 °F 10 mph W 0.5 ft
Wed 4 Clear sky 75 / 89 °F 11 mph SW 0.9 ft
Thu 5 Clear sky 78 / 90 °F 10 mph WSW 1.7 ft
Fri 6 Clear sky 75 / 89 °F 10 mph NE 1.3 ft
Sat 7 Clear sky 74 / 89 °F 11 mph NNE 0.8 ft
Sun 8 Clear sky 74 / 89 °F 11 mph NNE 0.7 ft
Mon 9 Clear sky 74 / 89 °F 10 mph NW 1.2 ft
Tue 10 Clear sky 74 / 90 °F 11 mph WNW 1.3 ft
Wed 11 Clear sky 75 / 91 °F 13 mph NNE 1.0 ft
  • Fri 30 Clear sky 74° / 98° 1.2 ft
  • Sat 31 Clear sky 73° / 95° 0.8 ft
  • Sun 1 Partly cloudy 74° / 97° 1.1 ft
  • Mon 2 Clear sky 73° / 92° 0.9 ft
  • Tue 3 Clear sky 73° / 92° 0.5 ft
  • Wed 4 Clear sky 75° / 89° 0.9 ft
  • Thu 5 Clear sky 78° / 90° 1.7 ft
See all 14 days →

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 wind today. See the models →
  • Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
  • Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.1 °F; normal high: 93 °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 5:46 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Al Safa

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 6:25 am in the ESE (104°)ESE
Sets 5:41 pm in the WSW (255°)WSW
  • First light 5:34 am
  • Full dark 6:31 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:01 am
  • Civil dusk 6:04 pm
  • Solar noon 12:03 pm (51° high)
  • Daylight 11 h 16 min (−1 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:09 pm
  • Full dark 6:31 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour6:25–6:56 am
Evening golden hour5:09–5:41 pm
Al Safa

Today the sun is 92,339,261 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Al Safa

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 86% 86% illuminated · 18.7 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 11:03 am
Rises 8:24 pm in the ENE (59°)ENE
Sets 10:54 am tomorrow · in the WNW (301°) · set at 9:49 am
Transit 2:34 am overhead
Visible 14 h 30 min from 8:24 pm to 10:54 am

Today the moon is 226,557 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 1:34–3:34 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 2:07–4:07 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 9:19–10:19 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 7:54–8:54 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 Mon, Nov 2 · 12:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
  • New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 11:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
  • First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 3:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
  • Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 6:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days

Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 26, 223,281 mi away.

Place

Where to fish in Al Safa

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Al Safa at a glance

  • Town or city of about 15,672 people. Coordinates: 25.170° N, 55.233° E.
  • It is 8.0 mi northwest of Dubai, the main place in Dubái. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Dubai.
  • Its coast faces west.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Jumeirah Beach (3.8 mi).

Questions about Al SafaQuestions

What time is sunset today in Al Safa?

At 5:41 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:04 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Al Safa?

At 6:25 am. First light comes at 5:35 am.

What phase is the moon today?

Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 11:03 am.

When are the next spring tides?

From November 9 to 11.

What are today's solunar periods?

Major 1:34–3:34 am, Minor 9:19–10:19 am, Major 2:07–4:07 pm, Minor 7:54–8:54 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Al Safa?

Partly cloudy, from 75 °F to 97 °F, with a light breeze from the east (5 mph) and a 24% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Al Safa?

Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.6 ft waves with a period of 4.1 s from the northwest. The water is 88.7 °F.

When is the best time to visit Al Safa?

The best time to visit Al Safa is from November to March: highs of 76 °F to 88 °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

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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