Kota Batu 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 Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 88 °F smooth · 5.4 s from the north
- Wind · air 4 mph · 85 °F from the SSW, gusts 12 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:05 am–6:03 pm 11 h 57 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:03 pm
- Best time to dive 8:30–11:30 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.91 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Kota Batu the sun rises at 6:05 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 11 h 57 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:25 am to 3:25 am and from 1:57 pm to 3:57 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph). Light drizzle, 85 °F.
Fishing in Kota Batu today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:57–3:57 pm
- Steady pressure (29.83 inHg), light offshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (1.3 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 1:20 am to 3:20 am, with a major period. Also good from 5:40 am to 6:30 am, with sunrise.
We don't show the tide for Kota Batu, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Kota Batu
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 96 °F: hot
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 88 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 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 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- 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 Kota Batu, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 88 °F, though with rain.
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 Kota Batu
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Kota Batu.
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Webcams near Kota Batu
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Tides in Kota Batu
Tides in Kota Batu: not available yet
There is no tide station near Kota Batu, 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 Kampong Menunggol · 3.1 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Kota Batu
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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: 1.9 ft with a period of 7 s, from the north (slight).
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 (+3.3 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:57 am (local time).
Diving in Kota Batu today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.0 ft swell at 4 s from the north: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.4 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- 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 88.0–89.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:24 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:03 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, with little swell and light wind, though with current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Kota Batu, 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.
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 in Kota Batu
Now in Kota Batu
- Low / high
- 79 / 89 °F
- Rain
- 0.11 in · 82%
- Clouds
- 70%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 4 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 31
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.06 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 83° | 82° | 82° | 86° | 89° | 86° | 83° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ESE | 2 SSE | 4 S | 4 SSW | 6 WNW | 8 W | 3 WSW | 5 S |
| Gusts | 9 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 14 | 8 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 86° 4 SSW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 89° 6 WNW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 8 W 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 3 WSW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 5 S 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 79° 5 SSW 1.3 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 7 SW 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 6 SSW 1.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 79 / 89 °F | 9 mph SW | 1.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 87 °F | 10 mph SW | 1.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 86 °F | 7 mph SW | 1.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 86 °F | 6 mph SW | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 86 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 86 °F | 7 mph SW | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 84 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 85 °F | 5 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 77 / 84 °F | 8 mph W | 0.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 77 / 87 °F | 6 mph E | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 86 °F | 7 mph SSE | 2.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 85 °F | 8 mph WSW | 2.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 85 °F | 7 mph SW | 2.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 76 / 85 °F | 8 mph WSW | 2.6 ft |
- Fri 30 Light showers 76° / 87° 1.9 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 74° / 86° 1.8 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 76° / 86° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 77° / 86° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 75° / 86° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 76° / 84° 1.0 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 78° / 85° 0.7 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.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (89 °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 8:57 am (local time).
The sun in Kota Batu
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:19 am
- Full dark 6:49 pm
- Civil dawn 5:44 am
- Civil dusk 6:24 pm
- Solar noon 12:04 pm (72° high)
- Daylight 11 h 57 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:34 pm
- Full dark 6:49 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,281 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kota Batu
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:25–3:25 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:57–3:57 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:21–9:21 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:33–9:33 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 · 4:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 pmNov 24 in 26 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 Kota Batu
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jeti 7 0.3 mi
- Jeti 5 0.3 mi
- Jeti 1 0.3 mi
- Jeti 3 0.5 mi
- One Riverside Jetty 2.2 mi
- Taman Miaji 6.2 mi
- Boat ramp 9.2 mi
- Fishing Master & Hobby Enterprise 0.7 mi
- Capt Fred Fishing and Marine Supply 4.0 mi
- DeepBlue Fishing 4.1 mi
- Soon Kheng 6.3 mi
- Seri Chermin Filling Station 5.8 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Tides near Kota BatuTides nearby
- Kampong Ayer0.4 mi
- Bandar Seri Begawan0.8 mi
- Perumahan Negara Panchor7.4 mi
- Mentiri7.8 mi
- Kampung Peninjau8.3 mi
- Kampung Jerudong8.6 mi
- Kampung Batu Marang9.0 mi
- Limbang9.8 mi
- Kapok12 mi
- Serasa12 mi
Kota Batu at a glance
- Town or city of about 12,676 people. Coordinates: 4.883° N, 114.950° E.
- It is 0.8 mi southeast of Bandar Seri Begawan, the main place in Brunei-Muara. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Bandar Seri Begawan.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about Kota BatuQuestions
What time is sunset today in Kota Batu?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kota Batu?
At 6:05 am. First light comes at 5:19 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 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 1:25–3:25 am, Minor 8:21–9:21 am, Major 1:57–3:57 pm, Minor 8:33–9:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kota Batu?
Light drizzle, from 79 °F to 89 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph) and a 82% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kota Batu?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 5.4 s from the north. The water is 88.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kota Batu?
The best time to visit Kota Batu is from October to March and in July: highs of 88 °F to 90 °F, about 19 rainy days a month and 6 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).