Zhanjiang today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:20–4:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 3:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 84 °F smooth · 5.3 s from the east
- Wind · air 11 mph · 76 °F from the NE, gusts 18 · drizzle
- Sun 6:40 am–6:04 pm 11 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:44 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:44 pm
- Best time to dive 7:30–10:30 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.09 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Zhanjiang the sun rises at 6:40 am and sets at 6:04 pm: 11 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:44 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:44 am to 3:44 am and from 2:16 pm to 4:16 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph). Drizzle, 76 °F.
Fishing in Zhanjiang today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:44–3:44 am
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), light onshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (1.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 am to 3:40 am, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 6:20 am to 7:10 am, with sunrise and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, with a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: mangrove red snapper, barramundi, blackhead seabream and cobia. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Zhanjiang, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Zhanjiang
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 85 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- 59% chance of rain
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph): choppy water
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 84 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Zhanjiang, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings beach weather, a calm sea and water at 84 °F, though with a chance of rain and moderate wind.
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 Zhanjiang
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- 金沙湾海滨浴场 2.3 mi · N
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Zhanjiang
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Tides in Zhanjiang
Tides in Zhanjiang: not available yet
There is no tide station near Zhanjiang, 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 Shimen · 11 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Zhanjiang
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 1.7 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east (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 (+4.3 °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 7:41 am (local time).
Diving in Zhanjiang today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.2 ft swell at 5 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Daylight
- 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 84.0 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:27 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:44 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 10:30 am, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 4:20 pm to 6:00 pm, with little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind.
We don't have a reliable tide for Zhanjiang, 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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- Wreck 2.5 mi
- Wreck 2.6 mi
- Wreck 3.3 mi
- Wreck 3.8 mi
- Wreck 5.4 mi
- Wreck 6.4 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Wreck 12 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.
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Weather in Zhanjiang
Now in Zhanjiang
- Low / high
- 75 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.14 in · 88%
- Clouds
- 41%
- Humidity
- 89%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 42
- 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 | Partly cloudy | Clear | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 80° | 79° | 77° | 76° | 81° | 81° | 82° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 E | 10 ENE | 10 NE | 11 NE | 13 ENE | 14 E | 13 E | 11 E |
| Gusts | 21 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 18 |
| Waves | 1.7 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 76° 11 NE 1.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 13 ENE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 14 E 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 13 E 1.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 81° 11 E 1.3 ft
- 12:00 am 80° 8 E 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 79° 7 E 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 79° 6 E 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 75 / 82 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 85 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 85 °F | 14 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 80 / 85 °F | 11 mph SE | 1.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 78 / 85 °F | 11 mph E | 1.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 77 / 84 °F | 13 mph E | 1.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 83 °F | 12 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 85 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 77 / 83 °F | 13 mph ESE | 1.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 84 °F | 12 mph E | 2.3 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 72 / 79 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 71 / 82 °F | 11 mph NE | 4.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 69 / 80 °F | 12 mph ENE | 4.1 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 71 / 82 °F | 16 mph ENE | 4.3 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 78° / 85° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 78° / 85° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 80° / 85° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 78° / 85° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 77° / 84° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 78° / 83° 1.4 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 78° / 85° 1.4 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 rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 7:41 am (local time).
The sun in Zhanjiang
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:51 am
- Full dark 6:53 pm
- Civil dawn 6:17 am
- Civil dusk 6:27 pm
- Solar noon 12:22 pm (55° high)
- Daylight 11 h 25 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:34 pm
- Full dark 6:53 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,342,974 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Zhanjiang
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:44–3:44 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:16–4:16 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:18–10:18 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:14–9:14 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 Zhanjiang
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near ZhanjiangTides nearby
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- Maxie3.6 mi
- Danlicun3.8 mi
- Potou3.9 mi
- Shitoucun5.0 mi
- Xinmenkou5.5 mi
- Licun6.1 mi
- Hucun7.1 mi
- Laoxiecun7.7 mi
- Wuchuan29 mi
Zhanjiang at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,400,709 people. Coordinates: 21.234° N, 110.387° E.
- It is 253 mi west of Shenzhen, the main place in Guangdong. The sun rises 13 min later and sets 16 min later than in Shenzhen.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about ZhanjiangQuestions
What time is sunset today in Zhanjiang?
At 6:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Zhanjiang?
At 6:40 am. First light comes at 5:51 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 1:44–3:44 am, Minor 9:18–10:18 am, Major 2:16–4:16 pm, Minor 8:14–9:14 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Zhanjiang?
Drizzle, from 75 °F to 82 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph) and a 88% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Zhanjiang?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 5.3 s from the east. The water is 84.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Zhanjiang?
The best time to visit Zhanjiang is from October to December: highs of 70 °F to 84 °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).