Shiwan today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:20–4:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 8:00 am–1:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 0.6 ft · 85 °F smooth · 3.4 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 77 °F from the ENE, gusts 11 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:45 am–6:09 pm 11 h 24 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:48 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:48 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.09 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Shiwan the sun rises at 6:45 am and sets at 6:09 pm: 11 h 24 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:48 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:49 am to 3:49 am and from 2:21 pm to 4:21 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-northeast (6 mph). Partly cloudy, 77 °F.
Fishing in Shiwan today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:21–4:21 pm
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light cross-shore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 1:50 am to 3:50 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:20 am to 7:20 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: mangrove red snapper, orange-spotted grouper, blackhead seabream and cobia. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Shiwan, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Shiwan
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Feels like 89 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 0.8 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (80% cloud cover)
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.8 ft
0.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 85 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Cross-shore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Shiwan, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings beach weather, a calm sea and water at 85 °F, though with clouds and light offshore 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 Shiwan
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Shiwan.
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Webcams near Shiwan
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Tides in Shiwan
Tides in Shiwan: not available yet
There is no tide station near Shiwan, 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 Gaode · 18 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Shiwan
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 Sunday 1: 1.4 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south-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 (+6.5 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:50 am (local time).
Diving in Shiwan today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.5 ft swell at 3 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the southwest, 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 84.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:31 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:48 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Shiwan, 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 Shiwan.
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Weather in Shiwan
Now in Shiwan
- Low / high
- 75 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 29%
- Clouds
- 67%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 69 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 45
- 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 | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 78° | 76° | 75° | 79° | 85° | 86° | 82° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 ESE | 5 E | 5 ENE | 7 ENE | 9 E | 10 ESE | 8 ESE | 6 E |
| Gusts | 9 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.8 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 79° 7 ENE 0.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 9 E 0.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 10 ESE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 8 ESE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 6 E 0.7 ft
- 12:00 am 79° 5 E 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 4 ENE 0.4 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 4 ENE 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 75 / 87 °F | 10 mph E | 1.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 87 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 88 °F | 13 mph SE | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 88 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 88 °F | 7 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 85 °F | 8 mph E | 0.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 80 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 87 °F | 6 mph E | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 85 °F | 6 mph E | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 87 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 67 / 81 °F | 14 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 64 / 76 °F | 14 mph N | 2.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 79 °F | 11 mph N | 2.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 67 / 82 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.2 ft |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 78° / 87° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 76° / 88° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 75° / 88° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 76° / 88° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 74° / 85° 0.6 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 76° / 80° 0.9 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 75° / 87° 1.0 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, warmer than normal for late October (+6.4 °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 7:50 am (local time).
The sun in Shiwan
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:56 am
- Full dark 6:58 pm
- Civil dawn 6:22 am
- Civil dusk 6:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:27 pm (55° high)
- Daylight 11 h 24 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:38 pm
- Full dark 6:58 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,342,894 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Shiwan
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:49–3:49 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:21–4:21 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:24–10:24 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:18–9:18 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 Shiwan
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Shiwan.
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Tides near ShiwanTides nearby
- Xingdaohu5.0 mi
- Dangjiang8.7 mi
- Shagang12 mi
- Changle15 mi
- Zhakou18 mi
- Xichang18 mi
- Beihai19 mi
- Gongguan26 mi
- Shatian33 mi
- Shankou35 mi
Shiwan at a glance
- Town or city of about 40,330 people. Coordinates: 21.750° N, 109.200° E.
- It is 19 mi north of Beihai, the main place in Guangxi. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Beihai.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about ShiwanQuestions
What time is sunset today in Shiwan?
At 6:09 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Shiwan?
At 6:45 am. First light comes at 5:56 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 1:49–3:49 am, Minor 9:24–10:24 am, Major 2:21–4:21 pm, Minor 8:18–9:18 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Shiwan?
Light drizzle, from 75 °F to 87 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (6 mph) and a 29% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Shiwan?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.6 ft waves with a period of 3.4 s from the southeast. The water is 84.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Shiwan?
The best time to visit Shiwan is from October to November: highs of 76 °F to 84 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 7 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).