Lenakel tides today
- Tide now 1.3 ft ↓ falling · low 1:37 pm (-0.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:10–2:40 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 6:00–11:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 78 °F slight · 9.6 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 78 °F from the SW, gusts 10 · partly cloudy
- Surf today 1.5–2.3 ft Poor day · 3/10 · 3:00–6:00 pm
- Sun 5:04 am–5:50 pm 12 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 9:12 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:12 pm
Today in Lenakel there are high tides at 8:08 am (1.4 ft) and 7:33 pm (1.8 ft) and low tides at 1:31 am and 1:37 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:37 pm. The sun rises at 5:04 am and sets at 5:50 pm: 12 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:12 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:38 am to 2:38 am and from 1:10 pm to 3:10 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a light air from the southwest (3 mph). Partly cloudy, 78 °F.
Fishing in Lenakel today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 1:37 pm
- Major period 1:10–3:10 pm
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (2.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 pm to 2:40 pm, combines the 1:37 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 12:40 am to 2:30 am, with the 1:31 am low tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 7:10 am to 9:10 am, with the 8:08 am high tide, moonset and some swell.
Beach day in Lenakel
Is it a beach day?
11 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 84 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- Water at 77 °F (warm)
- UV 11 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 78 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 13 · SPF 50
Max UV 13 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 9:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:37 pm
Low tide at 1:31 am and 1:37 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:08 am and 7:33 pm.
The best window, 6:00 am to 11:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 77 °F, though with very high UV. 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with beach weather, little wind, water at 78 °F and low tide at 1:37 pm, though with clouds and very high UV.
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Beaches near Lenakel
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Tides in Lenakel
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:31 am -2.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:08 am 1.4 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Next low tide 1:37 pm -0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:33 pm 1.8 ft · coef. 80
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 48 min to low tide at 1:37 pm.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 8:08 am high tide and 80 for the 7:33 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.2 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 December 24 (2.1 ft) and the lowest, on December 26 (-2.9 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 9 to 11 (coefficient 90, 3.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 38, 2.1 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:04 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 1:31 am · -2.4 ft | High tide 8:08 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 1:37 pm · -0.8 ft | High tide 7:33 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 84 | 89% | Major periods 12:38 am · 1:10 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:03 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 2:24 am · -2.3 ft | High tide 9:09 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 2:35 pm · -0.6 ft | High tide 8:27 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 76 | 80% | Major periods 1:42 am · 2:15 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:03 am · 5:51 pm | Low tide 3:22 am · -2.2 ft | High tide 10:16 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 3:43 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 9:31 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 69 | 70% | Major periods 2:47 am · 3:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:02 am · 5:51 pm | Low tide 4:27 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 11:24 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 5:02 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 10:44 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 63 | 59% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:16 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:02 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 5:34 am · -1.9 ft | High tide 12:29 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 6:24 pm · -0.6 ft | — | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:44 am · 5:10 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:01 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 12:02 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 6:40 am · -1.7 ft | High tide 1:27 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 7:35 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 65 | 37% | Major periods 5:35 am · 6:00 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:01 am · 5:53 pm | High tide 1:17 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 7:39 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 2:16 pm · 1.6 ft | Low tide 8:33 pm · -1.1 ft | Coef. 70 | 27% | Major periods 6:23 am · 6:46 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Lenakel has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.2 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Lenakel
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 6.3 ft with a period of 11 s, from the south-southeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 79.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water about normal for late October.
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 8:49 am (local time).
Surf in Lenakel today
Surf today
Poor- 1.5–2.3 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.6 ft swell at 11 s from the south, average
- Light onshore wind (5 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 7:33 pm)
- Light: First light 4:41 am · sunrise 5:04 am · sunset 5:50 pm · last light 6:13 pm
- Tide: low 1:31 am (-2.4 ft), high 8:08 am (1.4 ft), low 1:37 pm (-0.8 ft) and high 7:33 pm (1.8 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 76.8 °F–78.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 54 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. 5:00 am to 9:00 am can also work, with 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 Lenakel today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (1:37 pm): little current from 1:10 pm to 2:10 pm
- 1.6 ft swell at 9 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:31 am (1:10–1:50 am), high tide 8:08 am (7:40–8:40 am), low tide 1:37 pm (1:10–2:10 pm) and high tide 7:33 pm (7:00–8:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.1 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 76.8–78.4 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:13 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 9:12 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:20 pm to 2:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:20 am to 9:20 am, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current.
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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- Blacksand Slab Fish seen: Pycnochromis atripes, Pycnochromis margaritifer, Stegastes fasciolatus, Pycnochromis iomelas 9.8 mi
- Tanna Northwest Rocks Fish seen: Pycnochromis iomelas, Stegastes lacrymatus, Striated Surgeonfish, Philippine Damsel 10 mi
- Lenafa Fish seen: Pycnochromis iomelas, Pycnochromis atripes, Lavender Tang, Twospined Angelfish 10 mi
- Fejian 0.2 mi
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. Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Lenakel
Now in Lenakel
- Low / high
- 68 / 78 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 50%
- Humidity
- 66%
- Dew pointDew point
- 66 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 8 · high
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 44
- 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). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear |
| Temperature | 70° | 69° | 71° | 78° | 78° | 77° | 74° | 70° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 E | 2 E | 1 ESE | 3 SW | 8 SW | 7 SW | 3 SSW | 2 SE |
| Gusts | 9 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 4 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 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 am 78° 3 SW 2.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 78° 8 SW 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 77° 7 SW 2.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 74° 3 SSW 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 70° 2 SE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 69° 2 SSE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 69° 4 S 2.2 ft
- 6:00 am 72° 6 S 2.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 68 / 78 °F | 8 mph SSW | 2.4 ft | 8:08 am · 7:33 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 69 / 77 °F | 12 mph S | 4.3 ft | 9:09 am · 8:27 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 71 / 78 °F | 11 mph SE | 6.0 ft | 10:16 am · 9:31 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 80 °F | 9 mph E | 6.3 ft | 11:24 am · 10:44 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 83 °F | 8 mph ENE | 6.2 ft | 12:29 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 71 / 84 °F | 7 mph ENE | 4.6 ft | 12:02 am · 1:27 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 85 °F | 7 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 1:17 am · 2:16 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 85 °F | 9 mph E | 3.3 ft | 2:25 am · 2:59 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 72 / 84 °F | 8 mph E | 3.9 ft | 3:25 am · 3:38 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 71 / 83 °F | 8 mph E | 5.2 ft | 4:18 am · 4:15 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 70 / 82 °F | 9 mph ESE | 5.1 ft | 5:08 am · 4:49 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 70 / 81 °F | 8 mph ESE | 4.6 ft | 5:53 am · 5:23 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 71 / 82 °F | 4 mph E | 4.5 ft | 6:37 am · 5:56 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 70 / 79 °F | 7 mph S | 4.7 ft | 7:20 am · 6:30 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 69° / 77° 4.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 71° / 78° 6.0 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 69° / 80° 6.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 72° / 83° 6.2 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 71° / 84° 4.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 73° / 85° 3.3 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 73° / 85° 3.3 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.1 °F; normal high: 82 °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 8:49 am (local time).
The sun in Lenakel
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:14 am
- Full dark 6:39 pm
- Civil dawn 4:41 am
- Civil dusk 6:13 pm
- Solar noon 11:27 am (84° high)
- Daylight 12 h 46 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:20 pm
- Full dark 6:39 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,346,945 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lenakel
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:38–2:38 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:10–3:10 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:40–7:40 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:42–9:42 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 · 7:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 10:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 1:54 amNov 25 in 27 days
Perigee on October 29, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 27 to 29: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Lenakel
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.1 mi out for 33 ft of water. It reaches 164 ft at 1.5 mi.
From the shoreline (1,150 ft from Lenakel) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1 mi
- 33 ft deep1.1 mi
- 66 ft deep1.2 mi
- 164 ft deep1.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1 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: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near LenakelTides nearby
- Isangel1.2 mi
- Yapimay4.0 mi
- Yérou5.6 mi
- Yakamnene7.8 mi
- Green Point8.8 mi
- Yenamahu11 mi
- Yeruareng12 mi
- Yaneumakel12 mi
- Yatukwei13 mi
- Yétakapé14 mi
Lenakel at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 19.531° S, 169.268° E.
- It is 1.2 mi northwest of Isangel, the main place in Tafea. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Isangel.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Tanna White Beach (1.5 mi), Ivaru Beach (4.2 mi).
Questions about LenakelQuestions
What time is high tide today in Lenakel?
Today in Lenakel there are high tides at 8:08 am (1.4 ft) and 7:33 pm (1.8 ft) and low tides at 1:31 am and 1:37 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Lenakel?
At 5:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lenakel?
At 5:03 am. First light comes at 4:14 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 89% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 27 to 29, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:38–2:38 am, Minor 6:40–7:40 am, Major 1:10–3:10 pm, Minor 8:42–9:42 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Lenakel?
Overcast, from 68 °F to 78 °F, with a light air from the southwest (3 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lenakel?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 9.6 s from the southeast. The water is 77.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lenakel?
The best time to visit Lenakel is from June to November: highs of 78 °F to 83 °F, about 7 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).