Qiongshan tides today
- Tide now 3.7 ft ↓ falling · low 5:21 pm (1.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:40–6:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 3.1 ft · 83 °F slight · 4.9 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 80 °F from the E, gusts 24 · light rain
- Sun 6:39 am–6:06 pm 11 h 27 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:47 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:47 pm
- Best time to dive 4:50–6:00 pm average day · 6/10
Today in Qiongshan there is high tide at 8:13 am (8.6 ft) and low tide at 5:21 pm. Tide coefficient 101. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:21 pm. The sun rises at 6:39 am and sets at 6:06 pm: 11 h 27 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:47 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 slight, with 3.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east (11 mph). Light rain, 80 °F.
Fishing in Qiongshan today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:21 pm
- Sunset at 6:06 pm, golden hour from 5:36 pm
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (3.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 101 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 pm to 6:20 pm, combines the 5:21 pm low tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 8:30 am to 9:10 am, with the 8:13 am high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: blackhead seabream, mangrove red snapper, cobia and barramundi. What you can catch
Beach day in Qiongshan
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 88 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 5:21 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (82% cloud cover)
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 · 3.1 ft
3.1 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 83 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:21 pm
Low tide at 5:21 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:13 am. Coefficient 101 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Qiongshan
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- 阳光沙滩 4.8 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Baishamen Public Beach 5.1 mi · N
- Restrooms
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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Tides in Qiongshan
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 8:13 am 8.6 ft · coef. 101
- ▼ Next low tide 5:21 pm 1.4 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 13 min to low tide at 5:21 pm.
Tide coefficient 101 for the 8:13 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 7.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on November 28 (9.6 ft) and the lowest, on June 17 (-0.3 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
Heights above TLT. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. TLT
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come on October 31 (coefficient 120, 8.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 25 (coefficient 29, 3.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:39 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 8:13 am · 8.6 ft | Low tide 5:21 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 101 | 88% | Major periods 1:44 am · 2:16 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:39 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 8:29 am · 9.2 ft | Low tide 6:20 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 113 | 79% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:39 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 8:56 am · 9.6 ft | Low tide 7:28 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 120 | 69% | Major periods 3:53 am · 4:23 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:40 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 9:30 am · 9.5 ft | Low tide 8:53 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 119 | 58% | Major periods 4:53 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:40 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 10:08 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 10:39 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 110 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:48 am · 6:14 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:41 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 10:52 am · 8.3 ft | — | Coef. 95 | 36% | Major periods 6:39 am · 7:03 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:41 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 12:05 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 2:51 pm · 7.4 ft | Coef. 72 | 26% | Major periods 7:26 am · 7:49 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above TLT. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Qiongshan has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Haikou (TICON-4), 4.6 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Qiongshan
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.4 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: 3.6 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-northeast (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 (+3.7 °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 2:08 pm (local time).
Diving in Qiongshan today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (5:21 pm): little current from 5:06 pm to 5:36 pm
- 1.7 ft swell at 6 s from the east-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 1.6 mph current toward the west, strong (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 8:13 am (7:40–8:40 am) and low tide 5:21 pm (5:06–5:36 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.65 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 82.8 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:28 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:47 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:50 pm to 6:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide and light wind, though with current. Also worth a look from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, with light wind and the sun high, though with tidal current and current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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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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 Qiongshan
Now in Qiongshan
- Low / high
- 75 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 1.09 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 75%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 3.7 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 39
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.07 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Light drizzle | Light rain | Drizzle | Light showers | Light rain | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 79° | 77° | 75° | 77° | 82° | 79° | 77° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 E | 8 E | 6 SE | 4 SE | 11 ENE | 10 E | 6 ESE | 9 E |
| Gusts | 20 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 17 |
| Waves | 3.6 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.10 in | 0.02 in | 0.05 in | 0.03 in | 0.07 in | 0.09 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 79° 10 E 3.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 77° 6 ESE 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 9 E 3.0 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 7 E 3.0 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 6 E 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 6 ESE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 am 80° 6 ESE 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 11 ENE 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 75 / 82 °F | 11 mph E | 3.6 ft | 8:13 am | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 87 °F | 11 mph E | 3.0 ft | 8:29 am | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 87 °F | 11 mph E | 2.2 ft | 8:56 am | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 86 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 9:30 am | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 87 °F | 10 mph E | 1.9 ft | 10:08 am | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 84 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.8 ft | 10:52 am | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 84 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.5 ft | 2:51 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 88 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 9:18 am · 5:37 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 83 °F | 8 mph ESE | 2.3 ft | 7:49 am · 7:23 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 88 °F | 8 mph ESE | 2.1 ft | 7:22 am · 8:50 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 80 °F | 13 mph ENE | — | 7:16 am · 10:11 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 74 / 78 °F | 18 mph NE | — | 7:23 am · 11:30 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 78 °F | 18 mph ENE | — | 7:36 am | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 79 °F | 14 mph E | — | 7:51 am |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 74° / 87° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 74° / 87° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 73° / 86° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 74° / 87° 1.9 ft
- Tue 3 Showers 74° / 84° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 76° / 84° 1.5 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 76° / 88° 1.6 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 2:08 pm (local time).
The sun in Qiongshan
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:50 am
- Full dark 6:54 pm
- Civil dawn 6:16 am
- Civil dusk 6:28 pm
- Solar noon 12:22 pm (57° high)
- Daylight 11 h 27 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:36 pm
- Full dark 6:54 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,342,972 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Qiongshan
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
- 9:15–10:15 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:17–9:17 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 Qiongshan
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Nearest lighthouse
Baishamen Lighthouse 5.0 mi northwest
- Light
- A white flash every 6 s · Fl W 6s
- Range
- 18 nautical miles (21 mi)
- Light height
- 256 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 236 ft
- Built
- 2000
Other lighthouses nearby: Xiùyīng Lighthouse (5.6 mi west).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near QiongshanTides nearby
- Haikou1.8 mi
- Wanlüyuan Shequ3.4 mi
- Xinbu3.6 mi
- Jinhai Shequ3.8 mi
- Xiuying3.9 mi
- Xicun4.0 mi
- Liangjiao4.1 mi
- Haikou Xiuying Gang5.0 mi
- Banancun13 mi
- Jinjiang29 mi
Qiongshan at a glance
- Town or city of about 87,657 people. Coordinates: 20.009° N, 110.354° E.
- It is 133 mi northeast of Sanya, the main place in Hainan. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 5 min earlier than in Sanya.
- The nearest tide station, Haikou, is 4.6 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Haikou Xiuying Gang (5.0 mi).
Questions about QiongshanQuestions
What time is high tide today in Qiongshan?
Today in Qiongshan there is high tide at 8:13 am (8.6 ft) and low tide at 5:21 pm. Tide coefficient 101.
What time is sunset today in Qiongshan?
At 6:06 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:28 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Qiongshan?
At 6:39 am. First light comes at 5:50 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 9:15–10:15 am, Major 2:16–4:16 pm, Minor 8:17–9:17 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Qiongshan?
Light showers, from 75 °F to 82 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east (11 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Qiongshan?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.1 ft waves with a period of 4.9 s from the east-northeast. The water is 82.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Qiongshan?
The best time to visit Qiongshan is from November to March: highs of 70 °F to 79 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 5 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
Tide: Haikou station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).