Shima today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 8:00 am–1:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves 0.5 ft smooth · 4.6 s from the east
- Wind · air 3 mph · 73 °F from the WNW, gusts 11 · clear sky
- Sun 6:14 am–5:31 pm 11 h 18 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:04 pm
- Best time to dive 8:50–11:50 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.18 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Shima the sun rises at 6:14 am and sets at 5:31 pm: 11 h 18 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:04 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:13 am to 3:13 am and from 1:45 pm to 3:45 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light air from the west-northwest (3 mph). Clear sky, 73 °F.
Fishing in Shima today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:45–3:45 pm
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 5:00 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 Shima, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Shima
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 86 °F: beach weather
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 5 mph
Onshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Shima, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and a calm sea. 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm is good too, with 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 Shima
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Shima.
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Webcams near Shima
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Tides in Shima
Tides in Shima: not available yet
There is no tide station near Shima, 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 Haicang · 11 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Shima
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 1.3 ft with a period of 3 s, from the east (smooth).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:01 am (local time).
Diving in Shima today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.5 ft swell at 4 s from the east: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 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 5:54 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:04 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 Shima, 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 Shima.
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Weather in Shima
Now in Shima
- Low / high
- 66 / 86 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 15%
- Humidity
- 60%
- Dew pointDew point
- 58 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 42
- 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 (+0.03 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 | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 70° | 67° | 67° | 73° | 83° | 85° | 80° | 75° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NE | 2 NW | 2 NW | 3 WNW | 3 WNW | 1 ENE | 7 ESE | 3 SE |
| Gusts | 10 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 13 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 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 73° 3 WNW 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 83° 3 WNW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 1 ENE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 80° 7 ESE 0.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 75° 3 SE 0.6 ft
- 12:00 am 73° 1 WNW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 70° 1 NNW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 69° 2 NW 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 66 / 86 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 69 / 89 °F | 11 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 70 / 88 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 90 °F | 8 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 94 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 73 / 87 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 72 / 86 °F | 4 mph S | 0.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 89 °F | 5 mph SSE | 0.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 73 / 82 °F | 8 mph E | 1.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 71 / 88 °F | 5 mph S | 0.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 73 / 84 °F | 8 mph ENE | — | |
| Mon 9 | 65 / 80 °F | 9 mph ENE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 80 °F | 10 mph E | — | |
| Wed 11 | 64 / 81 °F | 5 mph ESE | — |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 69° / 89° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 70° / 88° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 69° / 90° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 73° / 94° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 73° / 87° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 72° / 86° 0.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 73° / 89° 0.5 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, warmer than normal for late October (+5.6 °F; normal high: 80 °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 9:01 am (local time).
The sun in Shima
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:23 am
- Full dark 6:21 pm
- Civil dawn 5:50 am
- Civil dusk 5:54 pm
- Solar noon 11:52 am (52° high)
- Daylight 11 h 18 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:00 pm
- Full dark 6:21 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,474 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Shima
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:13–3:13 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:45–3:45 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:55–9:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:34–8:34 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 Shima
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near ShimaTides nearby
- Xiamen17 mi
- Zhenhaicun22 mi
- Wuyu22 mi
- Liuwudiancun25 mi
- Shangqi Village26 mi
- Shanglin26 mi
- Xikou Village27 mi
- Linhu28 mi
- Jiugong Matou28 mi
- Jincheng32 mi
Shima at a glance
- Town or city of about 68,375 people. Coordinates: 24.446° N, 117.812° E.
- It is 17 mi west of Xiamen, the main place in Fujian. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Xiamen.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about ShimaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Shima?
At 5:31 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:54 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Shima?
At 6:14 am. First light comes at 5:24 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 1:13–3:13 am, Minor 8:55–9:55 am, Major 1:45–3:45 pm, Minor 7:34–8:34 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Shima?
Overcast, from 66 °F to 86 °F, with a light air from the west-northwest (3 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Shima?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 4.6 s from the east.
When is the best time to visit Shima?
The best time to visit Shima is from October to November: highs of 77 °F to 83 °F, about 4 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).