Al Raafah today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:00–4:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 7:00–10:00 am Perfect beach day · 10/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 89 °F smooth · 3.3 s from the north
- Wind · air 5 mph · 75 °F from the SE, gusts 6 · clear
- Sun 6:23 am–5:38 pm 11 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:21 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:21 pm
- Best time to dive 7:30–10:30 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.92 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Al Raafah the sun rises at 6:23 am and sets at 5:38 pm: 11 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:21 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:33 am to 3:33 am and from 2:05 pm to 4:05 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (5 mph). Clear, 75 °F.
Fishing in Al Raafah today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:05–4:05 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light offshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:00 am to 6:50 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 Raafah, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Al Raafah
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 89 °F: beach weather
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- Water at 89 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 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 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Al Raafah, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 89 °F. 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm is good too, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 89 °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 Al Raafah
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- Mangrove Beach 2.6 mi · W
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 Al Raafah
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Tides in Al Raafah
Tides in Al Raafah: not available yet
There is no tide station near Al Raafah, 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 Ar Rafa'ah · 4.6 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Al Raafah
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west 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 Thursday 29: 1.2 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 (+3.8 °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 3:00 am (local time).
Diving in Al Raafah today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 4 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- 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 88.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:02 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:21 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 10:30 am, combines little swell, light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Al Raafah, 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.
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.
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Weather in Al Raafah
Now in Al Raafah
- Low / high
- 74 / 96 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 14%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 69 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Poor · 75
- 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 (−0.02 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 78° | 75° | 74° | 85° | 95° | 96° | 89° | 83° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 SSE | 5 SE | 6 SE | 7 E | 8 E | 6 NE | 7 NE | 3 SE |
| Gusts | 6 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 9 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.5 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.2 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 |
- 3:00 am 75° 5 SE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 74° 6 SE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 85° 7 E 0.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 95° 8 E 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 96° 6 NE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 89° 7 NE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 83° 3 SE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 79° 6 SSE 0.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 74 / 96 °F | 9 mph E | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 98 °F | 9 mph E | 0.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 97 °F | 11 mph NE | 0.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 96 °F | 11 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 95 °F | 12 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 91 °F | 11 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 90 °F | 13 mph SW | 0.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 91 °F | 11 mph SW | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 91 °F | 10 mph NE | 0.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 74 / 90 °F | 10 mph N | 0.5 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 90 °F | 11 mph N | — | |
| Mon 9 | 74 / 90 °F | 10 mph SW | — | |
| Tue 10 | 72 / 90 °F | 11 mph SSW | — | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 91 °F | 13 mph WSW | — |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 74° / 98° 0.6 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 74° / 97° 0.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 75° / 96° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 72° / 95° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 74° / 91° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 76° / 90° 0.7 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 78° / 91° 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 wind today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+1.8 °F; normal high: 94 °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 3:00 am (local time).
The sun in Al Raafah
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:33 am
- Full dark 6:29 pm
- Civil dawn 6:00 am
- Civil dusk 6:02 pm
- Solar noon 12:01 pm (51° high)
- Daylight 11 h 15 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:07 pm
- Full dark 6:29 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,339,292 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Al Raafah
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,557 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:33–3:33 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:05–4:05 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:18–10:18 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:51–8:51 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.
Where to fish in Al Raafah
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near Al RaafahTides nearby
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- Al Ḩamrīyah11 mi
- Al Jazīrah al Ḩamrā’13 mi
- Al Jurf14 mi
- Ajman17 mi
- Mushayrif17 mi
- Ar Rumaylah19 mi
- Sharjah23 mi
- Ras al-Khaimah23 mi
- Al Majaz24 mi
Al Raafah at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,704 people. Coordinates: 25.551° N, 55.686° E.
- It is 8.2 mi east of Umm al-Quwain, the main place in Umm Al Quwain. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Umm al-Quwain.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about Al RaafahQuestions
What time is sunset today in Al Raafah?
At 5:38 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:02 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Al Raafah?
At 6:24 am. First light comes at 5:33 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 1:33–3:33 am, Minor 9:18–10:18 am, Major 2:05–4:05 pm, Minor 7:51–8:51 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Al Raafah?
Mainly clear, from 74 °F to 96 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (5 mph) and a 14% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Al Raafah?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 3.3 s from the north. The water is 89.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Al Raafah?
The best time to visit Al Raafah is from December to March: highs of 78 °F to 86 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 9 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).