Sanya tides today
- Tide now -1.9 ft ↓ falling · low 8:05 am (-2.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:00–8:30 am fair day · 4/10
- Beach day 8:00 am–1:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 85 °F slight · 4.5 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 78 °F from the ENE, gusts 14 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:40 am–6:11 pm 11 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:55 pm
- Best time to dive 7:30–8:30 am good day · 8/10
Today in Sanya there is low tide at 8:05 am. Tide coefficient 113. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:05 am. The sun rises at 6:40 am and sets at 6:11 pm: 11 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:48 am to 3:48 am and from 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (9 mph). Light drizzle, 78 °F.
Fishing in Sanya today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 8:05 am
- Sunrise at 6:40 am
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), light offshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (2.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 8:30 am, combines the 8:05 am low tide, sunrise and some swell. Also good from 11:20 pm to 12:00 am, with the 12:18 am high tide and some swell. Also good from 1:50 am to 3:50 am, with a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: greater amberjack, kawakawa, bullet tuna and red seabream. What you can catch
Beach day in Sanya
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 2.8 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 8:05 am: more sand
- Cloudy (84% 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 Calm · 2.8 ft
2.8 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 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate offshore wind (15 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 8:05 am
Low tide at 8:05 am: that's when there's the most sand.
The best window, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings beach weather, a calm sea, water at 84 °F and low tide at 8:05 am, though with clouds, a chance of rain and moderate 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 Sanya
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- Dadonghai Beach 2.4 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Showers
- 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 Sanya
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Tides in Sanya
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 8:05 am -2.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 11 min to low tide at 8:05 am.
Tide coefficient for the day: 113. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 5.8 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 December 25 (3.7 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-3.3 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 30 to 31 (coefficient 116, 5.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 24 (coefficient 20, 1.9 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:40 am · 6:11 pm | Low tide 8:05 am · -2.7 ft | — | — | Coef. 113 | 88% | Major periods 1:48 am · 2:20 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:40 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 12:18 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 9:10 am · -2.7 ft | — | Coef. 114 | 79% | Major periods 2:52 am · 3:24 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:41 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 1:07 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 10:21 am · -2.6 ft | — | Coef. 116 | 69% | Major periods 3:56 am · 4:27 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:41 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 2:04 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 11:32 am · -2.4 ft | — | Coef. 112 | 58% | Major periods 4:56 am · 5:25 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:42 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 3:09 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 12:37 pm · -2.1 ft | — | Coef. 102 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:52 am · 6:18 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:42 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 4:28 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 1:30 pm · -1.8 ft | — | Coef. 85 | 36% | Major periods 6:42 am · 7:06 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:43 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 6:00 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 2:08 pm · -1.4 ft | High tide 8:45 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 64 | 26% | Major periods 7:30 am · 7:52 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Sanya has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.9 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Sanya
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the 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: 3.1 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east-southeast (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 (+3.0 °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 5:53 am (local time).
Surf in Sanya today
Surf today
Poor- 0.8–1.1 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.6 ft swell at 5 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 8:05 am)
- Light: First light 6:18 am · sunrise 6:40 am · sunset 6:11 pm · last light 6:33 pm
- Tide: low 8:05 am (-2.7 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 84.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 12 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:18 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with small waves and a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Sanya today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (8:05 am): little current from 7:50 am to 8:20 am
- 1.6 ft swell at 5 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- 1.0 mph current toward the east-southeast (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 8:05 am (7:50–8:20 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 84.2 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:33 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:55 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 8:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell and light wind, though with 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 Sanya
Now in Sanya
- Low / high
- 78 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.08 in · 57%
- Clouds
- 91%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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 | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 79° | 78° | 78° | 80° | 85° | 85° | 82° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 NE | 9 NE | 9 ENE | 13 ENE | 15 E | 15 E | 14 ENE | 11 ENE |
| Gusts | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 16 |
| Waves | 2.9 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.8 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 78° 9 ENE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 am 80° 13 ENE 2.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 15 E 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 15 E 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 14 ENE 2.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 11 ENE 2.8 ft
- 12:00 am 79° 10 ENE 2.6 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 10 ENE 2.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 78 / 85 °F | 15 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | — | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 85 °F | 16 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | 12:18 am | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 84 °F | 16 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | 1:07 am | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 84 °F | 10 mph E | 2.1 ft | 2:04 am | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 85 °F | 12 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 3:09 am | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 83 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | 4:28 am | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 83 °F | 9 mph E | 1.8 ft | 6:00 am · 8:45 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 85 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 7:29 am · 8:50 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 85 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.5 ft | 8:48 am · 9:09 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 77 / 85 °F | 11 mph ENE | 4.2 ft | 9:59 am · 9:30 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 85 °F | 13 mph ENE | 5.2 ft | 11:06 am · 9:54 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 84 °F | 18 mph ENE | 9.1 ft | 12:13 pm · 10:19 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 75 / 82 °F | 19 mph ENE | 9.6 ft | 10:46 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 75 / 82 °F | 18 mph ENE | 9.1 ft | 11:17 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 77° / 85° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 78° / 84° 3.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 77° / 84° 2.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 77° / 85° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 76° / 83° 1.9 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 78° / 83° 1.8 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 78° / 85° 2.2 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (85 °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 5:53 am (local time).
The sun in Sanya
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:52 am
- Full dark 6:59 pm
- Civil dawn 6:18 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:26 pm (58° high)
- Daylight 11 h 31 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:41 pm
- Full dark 6:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,342,915 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sanya
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:48–3:48 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:20–4:20 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:14–10:14 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:25–9:25 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 Sanya
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 3.4 mi
- Jetty 4.2 mi
- Jetty 5.6 mi
- Jetty 6.4 mi
- 三亚鸿州游艇会 1.5 mi
- 三亚星华游艇码头 1.7 mi
- Sanya Marina 3.4 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.3 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.1 mi from Sanya) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep1.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.3 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near SanyaTides nearby
- Nanhai1.9 mi
- Yulin2.0 mi
- Wenpo2.1 mi
- Oujiayuan2.1 mi
- Hongjiao3.0 mi
- Hongsha3.3 mi
- Anyou3.5 mi
- Xiangtu3.5 mi
- Yezhuang3.7 mi
- Luoyu4.7 mi
Sanya at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,031,396 people. Coordinates: 18.254° N, 109.509° E.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Yulin Gang (4.7 mi).
Questions about SanyaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Sanya?
Today in Sanya there is low tide at 8:05 am. Tide coefficient 113.
What time is sunset today in Sanya?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sanya?
At 6:40 am. First light comes at 5:52 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 1:48–3:48 am, Minor 9:14–10:14 am, Major 2:20–4:20 pm, Minor 8:25–9:25 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Sanya?
Light drizzle, from 78 °F to 85 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (9 mph) and a 57% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sanya?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 4.5 s from the east-southeast. The water is 84.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sanya?
The best time to visit Sanya is from December to March: highs of 78 °F to 83 °F, about 3 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
Tide: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).