Port Elizabeth tides today
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↑ rising · high 1:57 am (4.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 7:00–8:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.6 ft · 61 °F smooth · 4.0 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 54 °F from the E, gusts 10 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:24 am–6:03 pm 10 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:39 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:20–2:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Port Elizabeth there are high tides at 1:07 am (4.4 ft) and 1:32 pm (5.8 ft) and low tides at 7:03 am and 7:55 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:57 am. The sun rises at 7:24 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 10 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:35 am to 3:35 am and from 2:06 pm to 4:06 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (4 mph). Mainly clear, 54 °F.
Fishing in Port Elizabeth today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:03 am
- Sunrise at 7:24 am
- Rising pressure (+0.13 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 8:00 am, combines the 7:03 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 7:10 pm to 8:10 pm, with the 7:55 pm low tide and moonrise. Also worth a try from 1:30 am to 2:10 am, with the 1:07 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: weakfish, summer flounder, bluefish and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: weakfish and summer flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Port Elizabeth
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 7:03 am: more sand
- Feels like 64 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 61 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 7:03 am
Low tide at 7:03 am and 7:55 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:07 am and 1:32 pm.
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
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Tides in Port Elizabeth
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:07 am 4.4 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 7:03 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:32 pm 5.8 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 7:55 pm 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 17 min to high tide at 1:57 am.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 1:07 am high tide and 85 for the 1:32 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.9 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 16 (5.9 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.9 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 88, 5.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 44, 3.1 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:24 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 1:07 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 7:03 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 1:32 pm · 5.8 ft | Low tide 7:55 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 87 | 91% | Major periods 1:35 am · 2:06 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:25 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 1:57 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 7:50 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 2:24 pm · 5.7 ft | Low tide 8:50 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 2:39 am · 3:11 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:26 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 2:52 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 8:44 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 3:21 pm · 5.5 ft | Low tide 9:50 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:43 am · 4:15 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:27 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 3:53 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 9:45 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:22 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 10:55 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:28 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 3:59 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 9:52 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 4:27 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 11:00 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:43 am · 5:10 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:29 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 5:10 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 11:03 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 5:37 pm · 4.9 ft | — | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:36 am · 6:01 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:30 am · 4:56 pm | Low tide 12:04 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 6:21 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 12:16 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 6:45 pm · 4.7 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:25 am · 6:48 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. 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 Port Elizabeth station (NOAA), 0.2 mi from Port Elizabeth. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Lewes (Breakwater Harbor) reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Port Elizabeth
Sea stateSea state: smooth
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
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 Friday 30: 1.2 ft with a period of 3 s, from the west-northwest (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 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 8:40 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station SJSN4, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Port Elizabeth today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:32 pm): little current from 1:10 pm to 2:00 pm
- 0.3 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:07 am (12:40–1:30 am), low tide 7:03 am (6:40–7:20 am), high tide 1:32 pm (1:10–2:00 pm) and low tide 7:55 pm (7:40–8:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 60.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:31 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:39 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:40 pm to 2:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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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Weather in Port Elizabeth
Now in Port Elizabeth
- Low / high
- 41 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 41%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 9.2 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 38
- Saharan dust
- No
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: −0.15 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 | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 46° | 43° | 41° | 49° | 64° | 66° | 60° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 ENE | 2 NE | 2 NNW | 4 N | 7 E | 8 ESE | 4 ESE | 4 E |
| Gusts | 7 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 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 |
- 9:00 pm 53° 4 E 0.6 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 3 E 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 3 E 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 2 ESE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 0 WNW 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 67° 5 SW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 68° 4 SSW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 2 SSW 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 41 / 67 °F | 8 mph E | 0.7 ft | 1:07 am · 1:32 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 44 / 68 °F | 7 mph S | 0.7 ft | 1:57 am · 2:24 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 73 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | 2:52 am · 3:21 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 39 / 62 °F | 6 mph N | 1.0 ft | 3:53 am · 4:22 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 64 °F | 3 mph SSE | 1.0 ft | 3:59 am · 4:27 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 67 °F | 4 mph S | 0.7 ft | 5:10 am · 5:37 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 68 °F | 6 mph E | 1.0 ft | 6:21 am · 6:45 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 68 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 7:24 am · 7:46 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 53 / 67 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 8:17 am · 8:38 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 50 / 66 °F | 9 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | 9:05 am · 9:26 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 62 °F | 10 mph NW | 1.7 ft | 9:49 am · 10:10 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 60 °F | 8 mph NNW | 1.5 ft | 10:29 am · 10:52 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 58 °F | 8 mph N | 0.9 ft | 11:08 am · 11:31 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 61 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.6 ft | 11:44 am |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 44° / 68° 0.7 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 49° / 73° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 39° / 62° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 42° / 64° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 47° / 67° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 49° / 68° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 51° / 68° 0.9 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.1 °F; normal high: 63 °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 8:40 pm (local time).
The sun in Port Elizabeth
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:24 am
- Full dark 7:02 pm
- Civil dawn 6:56 am
- Civil dusk 6:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:44 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 40 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:26 pm
- Full dark 7:02 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,774 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Port Elizabeth
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:35–3:35 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:06–4:06 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:00–11:00 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:09–8:09 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 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 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 Port Elizabeth
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 3.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.3 mi
- Boat ramp 7.7 mi
- Boat ramp 8.0 mi
- Boat ramp 8.0 mi
- Boat ramp 9.2 mi
- South Jersey Marina 0.8 mi
- Marina 4.3 mi
- Marina 8.1 mi
- Big Dave's Tackle 0.3 mi
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 650 ft.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Port Elizabeth) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 650 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 650 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 650 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 650 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 650 ft. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 650 ft. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 650 ft out.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Port ElizabethTides nearby
- Buckshutem1.7 mi
- Mauricetown2.0 mi
- Dorchester2.8 mi
- Laurel Lake3.2 mi
- Port Norris5.5 mi
- Millville6.9 mi
- Delmont7.1 mi
- Newport11 mi
- Fortescue11 mi
- Corbin City12 mi
Port Elizabeth at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 39.313° N, 74.981° W.
- It is 107 mi southwest of Newark, the main place in New Jersey. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 5 min later than in Newark.
- The nearest tide station, Port Elizabeth, is 0.2 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Port ElizabethQuestions
What time is high tide today in Port Elizabeth?
Today in Port Elizabeth there are high tides at 1:07 am (4.4 ft) and 1:32 pm (5.8 ft) and low tides at 7:03 am and 7:55 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Port Elizabeth?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Port Elizabeth?
At 7:25 am. First light comes at 6:25 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 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 1:35–3:35 am, Minor 10:00–11:00 am, Major 2:06–4:06 pm, Minor 7:09–8:09 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Port Elizabeth?
Overcast, from 41 °F to 67 °F, with a light breeze from the east (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Port Elizabeth?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.6 ft waves with a period of 4.0 s from the southeast. The water is 60.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Port Elizabeth?
The best time to visit Port Elizabeth is from May to September: highs of 73 °F to 86 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 7 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: NOAA station Port Elizabeth (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).