Qionghai today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 3:30–4:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–2:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 7.0 ft · 84 °F moderate · 7.6 s from the east
- Wind · air 9 mph · 80 °F from the ENE, gusts 18 · heavy drizzle
- Sun 6:37 am–6:06 pm 11 h 29 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:49 pm
- Best time to dive 1:30–2:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Pressure 30.07 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Qionghai the sun rises at 6:37 am and sets at 6:06 pm: 11 h 29 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:49 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 moderate, with 7.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (9 mph). Heavy drizzle, 80 °F.
Fishing in Qionghai today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:16–4:16 pm
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light offshore wind (8 mph) and 6.8 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, with sunset.
We don't show the tide for Qionghai, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Qionghai
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 88 °F: beach weather
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (97% cloud cover)
- Thunderstorms: get out of the water and off the beach
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 7.3 ft
7.3 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 83 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Qionghai, so it doesn't count in the rating.
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 Qionghai
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Qionghai.
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Webcams near Qionghai
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Tides in Qionghai
Tides in Qionghai: not available yet
There is no tide station near Qionghai, 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 Yanzhongcun · 51 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Qionghai
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.5 ft
- Significant7.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest14 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 14 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 14 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 8.5 ft with a period of 7 s, from the east-northeast (rough).
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 (+3.2 °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 11:49 am (local time).
Diving in Qionghai today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 7.0 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Light offshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 8.5 ft) and rain (2.04 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 83.3 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:29 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with waves. Also worth a look from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, with light wind and weak current, though with waves. Also worth a look from 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm, with light wind and weak current, though with waves.
We don't have a reliable tide for Qionghai, 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 Qionghai.
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Weather in Qionghai
Now in Qionghai
- Low / high
- 75 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 2.16 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 99%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 77 °F
- Visibility
- 6.3 mi
- UV indexUV
- 5 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 38
- 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 (+0.01 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 | Rain | Rain | Rain | Showers | Heavy drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle |
| Temperature | 76° | 76° | 75° | 77° | 80° | 79° | 79° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 ENE | 8 ENE | 5 NE | 3 NE | 9 ENE | 9 ENE | 7 E | 7 ENE |
| Gusts | 16 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 12 |
| Waves | 8.5 ft | 8.1 ft | 7.5 ft | 7.3 ft | 7.0 ft | 6.9 ft | 6.8 ft | 6.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.12 in | 0.17 in | 0.22 in | 0.10 in | 0.04 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in |
- 12:00 pm 80° 9 ENE 7.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 9 ENE 6.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 7 E 6.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 7 ENE 6.8 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 6 ENE 7.0 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 5 ENE 7.0 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 3 E 6.7 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 4 ENE 6.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 75 / 80 °F | 10 mph ENE | 8.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 86 °F | 11 mph E | 7.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 84 °F | 10 mph ENE | 4.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 85 °F | 7 mph ESE | 4.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 86 °F | 10 mph ENE | 3.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 83 °F | 6 mph E | 3.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 85 °F | 6 mph SE | 4.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 86 °F | 9 mph SE | 4.3 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 77 / 83 °F | 10 mph ESE | 4.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 85 °F | 10 mph E | 4.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 73 / 83 °F | 11 mph NE | 6.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 80 °F | 13 mph NE | 11 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 80 °F | 17 mph NE | 11 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 77 °F | 12 mph ENE | 10.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 75° / 86° 7.1 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 75° / 84° 4.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 74° / 85° 4.1 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 74° / 86° 3.8 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 76° / 83° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 76° / 85° 4.3 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 75° / 86° 4.3 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, cooler than normal for late October (−2.7 °F; normal high: 82 °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 11:49 am (local time).
The sun in Qionghai
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:49 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 6:15 am
- Civil dusk 6:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:22 pm (57° high)
- Daylight 11 h 29 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:36 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,342,979 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Qionghai
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
- 9:12–10:12 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:19–9:19 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 Qionghai
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Qionghai.
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Tides near QionghaiTides nearby
All places in Hainan, A to Z (77) → Hainan Island tides →Qionghai at a glance
- Town or city of about 528,238 people. Coordinates: 19.243° N, 110.464° E.
- It is 93 mi northeast of Sanya, the main place in Hainan. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 5 min earlier than in Sanya.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about QionghaiQuestions
What time is sunset today in Qionghai?
At 6:06 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Qionghai?
At 6:38 am. First light comes at 5:49 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 9:12–10:12 am, Major 2:16–4:16 pm, Minor 8:19–9:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Qionghai?
Showers, from 75 °F to 80 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (9 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Qionghai?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 7.0 ft waves with a period of 7.6 s from the east. The water is 83.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Qionghai?
The best time to visit Qionghai is from November to March: highs of 72 °F to 80 °F, about 6 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).