Jiangkou today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:40–3:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 9:00 am–2:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 78 °F smooth · 2.6 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 81 °F from the NE, gusts 19 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:09 am–5:24 pm 11 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 7:56 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:56 pm
- Best time to dive 8:50–11:50 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.14 inHg falling · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Jiangkou the sun rises at 6:09 am and sets at 5:24 pm: 11 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:56 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:07 am to 3:07 am and from 1:39 pm to 3:39 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph). Mainly clear, 81 °F.
Fishing in Jiangkou today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:39–3:39 pm
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light onshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 4:50 pm to 5:50 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:10 am to 3:10 am, with a major period.
We don't show the tide for Jiangkou, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Jiangkou
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 82 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
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 78 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Jiangkou, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 78 °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 Jiangkou
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Jiangkou.
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Webcams near Jiangkou
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Tides in Jiangkou
Tides in Jiangkou: not available yet
There is no tide station near Jiangkou, 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 Shichengcun · 19 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Jiangkou
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 1.7 ft with a period of 3 s, from the northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 76.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.5 °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 11:47 am (local time).
Diving in Jiangkou today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 3 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, 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 77.5 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:48 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 7:56 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 am to 11:50 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Jiangkou, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Jiangkou.
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Weather in Jiangkou
Now in Jiangkou
- Low / high
- 68 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 38%
- Humidity
- 48%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 6 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 48
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 70° | 69° | 69° | 74° | 81° | 80° | 74° | 71° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 NNE | 9 N | 9 N | 9 N | 8 NE | 10 ENE | 8 ENE | 7 NNE |
| Gusts | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 12 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.7 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 |
- 12:00 pm 81° 8 NE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 10 ENE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 74° 8 ENE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 71° 7 NNE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 am 69° 6 N 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 67° 4 N 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 68° 4 N 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 77° 4 NE 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 68 / 82 °F | 10 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 66 / 83 °F | 11 mph NE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 69 / 81 °F | 16 mph NNE | 1.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 83 °F | 10 mph NW | 0.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 86 °F | 16 mph NE | 1.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 71 / 80 °F | 14 mph NE | 1.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 71 / 82 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 70 / 82 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 71 / 76 °F | 15 mph NE | 1.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 71 / 85 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 69 / 78 °F | 20 mph NE | — | |
| Mon 9 | 63 / 68 °F | 21 mph NE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 62 / 70 °F | 17 mph NNE | — | |
| Wed 11 | 65 / 74 °F | 13 mph NNE | — |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 66° / 83° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 69° / 81° 1.7 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 69° / 83° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 72° / 86° 1.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 71° / 80° 1.7 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 71° / 82° 1.0 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 70° / 82° 1.2 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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.4 °F; normal high: 76 °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 11:47 am (local time).
The sun in Jiangkou
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:19 am
- Full dark 6:15 pm
- Civil dawn 5:46 am
- Civil dusk 5:48 pm
- Solar noon 11:47 am (51° high)
- Daylight 11 h 15 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:53 pm
- Full dark 6:15 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,568 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Jiangkou
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:07–3:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:39–3:39 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:52–9:52 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:26–8:26 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 Jiangkou
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Jiangkou.
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Tides near JiangkouTides nearby
- Jiangyin7.6 mi
- Putian12 mi
- Shichengcun19 mi
- Lingchuan20 mi
- Jiangxiacun20 mi
- Qiantoucun20 mi
- Pinghai21 mi
- Zhongmen22 mi
- Haikou22 mi
- Qianyuncun22 mi
Jiangkou at a glance
- Town or city of about 59,902 people. Coordinates: 25.487° N, 119.198° E.
- It is 99 mi northeast of Xiamen, the main place in Fujian. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 6 min earlier than in Xiamen.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about JiangkouQuestions
What time is sunset today in Jiangkou?
At 5:24 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:48 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Jiangkou?
At 6:10 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 1:07–3:07 am, Minor 8:52–9:52 am, Major 1:39–3:39 pm, Minor 7:26–8:26 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Jiangkou?
Partly cloudy, from 68 °F to 82 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Jiangkou?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 2.6 s from the northeast. The water is 77.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Jiangkou?
The best time to visit Jiangkou is from October to November: highs of 72 °F to 79 °F, about 5 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).