Heping today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:00–4:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 1:00–5:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 82 °F smooth · 3.2 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 76 °F from the ENE, gusts 13 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:28 am–5:49 pm 11 h 22 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:26 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:26 pm
- Best time to dive 9:10 am–12:10 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.12 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Heping the sun rises at 6:28 am and sets at 5:49 pm: 11 h 22 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:26 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:30 am to 3:30 am and from 2:02 pm to 4:02 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 east-northeast (7 mph). Mainly clear, 76 °F.
Fishing in Heping today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:02–4:02 pm
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.4 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 5:20 pm to 6:10 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, mahi-mahi, barramundi and blackhead seabream. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Heping, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Heping
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 83 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Offshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Heping, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 83 °F. 7:00 am to 11:00 am is good too, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 82 °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 Heping
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Heping.
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Webcams near Heping
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Tides in Heping
Tides in Heping: not available yet
There is no tide station near Heping, 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 Niuwan · 8.8 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Heping
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-offshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Saturday 31: 1.0 ft with a period of 3 s, from the southeast (smooth).
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 (+5.0 °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 6:48 am (local time).
Diving in Heping today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.4 ft swell at 2 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northwest, 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 82.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:12 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:26 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:10 am to 12:10 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Heping, 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Yuedongguanchui 0116 6.8 mi
- Wreck 4.8 mi
- Wreck 5.1 mi
- Wreck 5.7 mi
- Wreck 6.3 mi
- Wreck 6.6 mi
- Wreck 6.7 mi
- Wreck 7.9 mi
- Wreck 8.2 mi
- Wreck 8.3 mi
- Wreck 8.4 mi
- Wreck 8.7 mi
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 Heping
Now in Heping
- Low / high
- 76 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 36%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 65 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 51
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 79° | 78° | 76° | 79° | 85° | 85° | 83° | 80° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 ESE | 7 E | 6 ENE | 6 ENE | 3 NE | 1 W | 7 S | 8 S |
| Gusts | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.5 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 |
- 6:00 am 76° 6 ENE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 6 ENE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 3 NE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 1 W 0.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 7 S 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 8 S 0.6 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 4 SE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 3 E 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 85 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 89 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 86 °F | 13 mph SE | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 86 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 89 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 77 / 87 °F | 10 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 82 °F | 8 mph SE | 0.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 82 °F | 5 mph E | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 78 °F | 7 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 74 / 85 °F | 8 mph E | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 72 / 85 °F | 12 mph NNE | 1.9 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 68 / 79 °F | 12 mph NNE | 1.9 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 64 / 78 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.9 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 67 / 84 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.2 ft |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 75° / 89° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 75° / 86° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 76° / 86° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 76° / 89° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 77° / 87° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 77° / 82° 0.9 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 76° / 82° 0.9 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.6 °F; normal high: 81 °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 6:48 am (local time).
The sun in Heping
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:38 am
- Full dark 6:39 pm
- Civil dawn 6:05 am
- Civil dusk 6:12 pm
- Solar noon 12:09 pm (54° high)
- Daylight 11 h 22 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:18 pm
- Full dark 6:39 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,203 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Heping
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:30–3:30 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:02–4:02 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:07–10:07 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:56–8:56 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 Heping
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near HepingTides nearby
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- Zaoxia0.7 mi
- Aojingchong0.8 mi
- Weisi Science & Technology Garden0.9 mi
- Heyi1.4 mi
- Gongyiyong1.5 mi
- Minzhu2.1 mi
- Sanjianzai2.6 mi
- Shajing Town3.2 mi
- Defengwei3.6 mi
Heping at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,920 people. Coordinates: 22.694° N, 113.791° E.
- It is 20 mi northwest of Shenzhen, the main place in Guangdong. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Shenzhen.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about HepingQuestions
What time is sunset today in Heping?
At 5:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Heping?
At 6:28 am. First light comes at 5:39 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 1:30–3:30 am, Minor 9:07–10:07 am, Major 2:02–4:02 pm, Minor 7:56–8:56 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Heping?
Overcast, from 76 °F to 85 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (7 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Heping?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 3.2 s from the southeast. The water is 82.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Heping?
The best time to visit Heping is from October to November: highs of 77 °F to 84 °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).