Cox’s Bazar is beginning to feel the first hint of winter, with cooler mornings and evenings, calmer seas and growing tourist arrivals creating a more pleasant atmosphere along the beach.
Although daytime sunshine remains strong, temperatures are dropping after sunset. The change is particularly noticeable among people walking along the beach early in the morning and tourists spending time by the sea in the evening.
According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department’s forecast for November 13, Cox’s Bazar may experience partly cloudy skies, with a maximum temperature of 29.8°C and a minimum of 20.9°C. No rainfall has been forecast.
On Saturday, the maximum temperature may reach 29.4°C, while the minimum could fall to 20.4°C, with no rain expected. The department’s five-day forecast issued on November 9 also indicated predominantly dry weather from November 13, with no significant change expected over the following five days.
The sea has also become relatively calmer compared with recent days, with less turbulent waves. However, lifeguards warn that calmer-looking water does not necessarily mean safe swimming conditions.
Mohammad Osman Gani, supervisor and senior lifeguard at Sea Safe Lifeguard, urged tourists to remain cautious and follow safety instructions.
“Tourists should avoid entering the water when red flags are displayed and should swim only in designated areas following lifeguards’ instructions,” he said.
Red and red-yellow flags are used at different beach points to indicate sea conditions. Ignoring the warning flags can increase the risk of accidents, while parents are advised to remain particularly vigilant when taking children into the sea.
With sunny or partly cloudy weather, relatively calm seas and cooler mornings and evenings, Cox’s Bazar beach is becoming increasingly attractive to tourists in mid-November. However, beachgoers are being advised to enjoy the sea while keeping safety a priority.
According to the tide forecast, high tide is expected at 12:17am on Friday (November 13), followed by low tide at 7:18am, another high tide at 12:32pm and low tide at 7:13pm.
On Saturday, high tide is expected at 12:54am, low tide at 7:54am, high tide at 1:10pm and low tide at 7:48pm.
On Sunday, the tides are expected at 1:36am, 8:33am, 1:56pm and 8:29pm, respectively.
On Monday, high tide is forecast at 2:25am, followed by low tide at 9:20am, high tide at 2:56pm and low tide at 9:21pm.
On Tuesday, high tide is expected at 3:26am, low tide at 10:18am, high tide at 4:13pm and low tide at 10:29pm.
On Wednesday, high tide is forecast at 4:38am, low tide at 11:25am, high tide at 5:32pm and low tide at 11:48pm.
On Thursday, high tide is expected at 5:51am, followed by low tide at 12:28pm and another high tide at 6:40pm.
By Abdu Rashid Manik
Cox’s Bazar Life Photo
