Putian today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 4:50–5:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00 am–12:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves 0.7 ft smooth · 2.7 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 80 °F from the SE, gusts 16 · overcast
- Sun 6:10 am–5:25 pm 11 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 7:57 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:57 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:50–11:50 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.07 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Putian the sun rises at 6:10 am and sets at 5:25 pm: 11 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:57 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:08 am to 3:08 am and from 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph). Overcast, 80 °F.
Fishing in Putian today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:40–3:40 pm
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.7 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, lines up with a major period. Also good from 4:50 pm to 5:50 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, with moonrise and falling pressure.
We don't show the tide for Putian, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Putian
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 84 °F: beach weather
- Offshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
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
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Offshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Putian, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and a calm sea.
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 Putian
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Putian.
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Webcams near Putian
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Tides in Putian
Tides in Putian: not available yet
There is no tide station near Putian, 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 Zhongmen · 18 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Putian
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.4 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: 1.5 ft with a period of 3 s, from the northeast (smooth).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:54 pm (local time).
Diving in Putian today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 4 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- 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.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:49 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 7:57 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 and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Putian, 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 Putian.
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Weather in Putian
Now in Putian
- Low / high
- 67 / 86 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 88%
- Humidity
- 53%
- Dew pointDew point
- 62 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 55
- 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 67° | 67° | 68° | 74° | 83° | 84° | 74° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNW | 6 NNW | 6 NNW | 6 N | 3 NNE | 3 ESE | 6 SSE | 2 NW |
| Gusts | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 4 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 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 |
- 3:00 pm 84° 3 ESE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 74° 6 SSE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 69° 2 NW 0.7 ft
- 12:00 am 66° 3 NW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 65° 5 NW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 67° 4 NW 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 78° 2 N 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 86° 4 ESE 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 67 / 86 °F | 8 mph N | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 64 / 86 °F | 7 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 68 / 83 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 66 / 88 °F | 9 mph W | 0.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 90 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 71 / 82 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 82 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 69 / 84 °F | 6 mph ENE | 1.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 63 / 76 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 63 / 73 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 65 / 73 °F | 13 mph NNE | — | |
| Mon 9 | 64 / 74 °F | 10 mph NNE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 61 / 74 °F | 9 mph NNE | — | |
| Wed 11 | 58 / 72 °F | 8 mph NNE | — |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 64° / 86° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 68° / 83° 1.5 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 66° / 88° 0.8 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 70° / 90° 1.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 71° / 82° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 69° / 82° 0.9 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 69° / 84° 1.1 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 wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+9.4 °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 3:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Putian
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:19 am
- Full dark 6:16 pm
- Civil dawn 5:46 am
- Civil dusk 5:49 pm
- Solar noon 11:48 am (51° high)
- Daylight 11 h 15 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:54 pm
- Full dark 6:16 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,555 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Putian
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:08–3:08 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:40–3:40 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:53–9:53 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:27–8:27 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 Putian
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Putian.
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Tides near PutianTides nearby
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- Jiangkou12 mi
- Donghaicun13 mi
- Dongshacun14 mi
- Qianyuncun15 mi
- Xiuyucun15 mi
- Fengting17 mi
- Jingfeng32 mi
- Dongling32 mi
- Shanxia36 mi
Putian at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,539,389 people. Coordinates: 25.439° N, 119.010° E.
- It is 88 mi northeast of Xiamen, the main place in Fujian. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 5 min earlier than in Xiamen.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about PutianQuestions
What time is sunset today in Putian?
At 5:25 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:49 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Putian?
At 6:10 am. First light comes at 5:20 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 1:08–3:08 am, Minor 8:53–9:53 am, Major 1:40–3:40 pm, Minor 7:27–8:27 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Putian?
Overcast, from 67 °F to 86 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Putian?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 2.7 s from the east-northeast.
When is the best time to visit Putian?
The best time to visit Putian is from October to November: highs of 73 °F to 79 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 5 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).