Qinhuangdao today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:40–3:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 2.7 ft · 60 °F slight · 5.1 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 47 °F from the WNW, gusts 10 · clear
- Sun 6:27 am–5:04 pm 10 h 37 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 7:06 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:06 pm
- Best time to dive 11:50 am–2:50 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.99 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Qinhuangdao the sun rises at 6:27 am and sets at 5:04 pm: 10 h 37 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:06 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:06 am to 3:06 am and from 1:38 pm to 3:38 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-northwest (5 mph). Clear, 47 °F.
Fishing in Qinhuangdao today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:38–3:38 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.19 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (2.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, combines a major period, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 6:00 am to 7:00 am, with sunrise, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 9:40 am to 10:40 am, with moonset, falling pressure and some swell.
We don't show the tide for Qinhuangdao, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Qinhuangdao
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 2.7 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 60 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.7 ft
2.7 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 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 11 mph
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Qinhuangdao, 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 Qinhuangdao
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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 Qinhuangdao
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Tides in Qinhuangdao
Tides in Qinhuangdao: not available yet
There is no tide station near Qinhuangdao, 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 Huludao · 87 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Qinhuangdao
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Friday 30: 3.4 ft with a period of 4 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 cools over the next few days: about 57.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water about normal for late October.
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 6:54 am (local time).
Surf in Qinhuangdao today
Surf today
Poor- 1.7–2.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.6 ft swell at 4 s from the south-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 5:59 am · sunrise 6:27 am · sunset 5:04 pm · last light 5:31 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 59.7 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 23 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with light offshore wind, though with 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 Qinhuangdao today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.8 ft swell at 5 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.8 ft at 4 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:31 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 7:06 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 2:50 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 6:30 am to 8:30 am, with light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Qinhuangdao, 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 Qinhuangdao.
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Weather in Qinhuangdao
Now in Qinhuangdao
- Low / high
- 45 / 64 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 67%
- Dew pointDew point
- 37 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Poor · 66
- Saharan dust
- Light
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). Over the next 48 hours: +0.38 inHg. 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 50° | 47° | 46° | 54° | 64° | 63° | 56° | 50° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 WNW | 5 WNW | 4 WNW | 7 WNW | 11 W | 10 W | 7 W | 5 WNW |
| Gusts | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 11 |
| Waves | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 46° 4 WNW 2.8 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 7 WNW 2.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 11 W 2.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 63° 10 W 2.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 7 W 2.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 50° 5 WNW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 48° 5 WNW 1.3 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 3 NW 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 45 / 64 °F | 11 mph W | 2.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 42 / 69 °F | 11 mph NW | 3.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 35 / 49 °F | 7 mph ENE | 3.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 65 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 60 °F | 9 mph WNW | 2.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 40 / 55 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.2 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 63 °F | 13 mph W | 3.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 58 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 35 / 49 °F | 6 mph NE | 2.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 28 / 44 °F | 15 mph NNE | 5.5 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 27 / 42 °F | 6 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 31 / 52 °F | 11 mph W | 2.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 34 / 60 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 42 / 58 °F | 10 mph W | 1.6 ft |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 42° / 69° 3.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 35° / 49° 3.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 45° / 65° 3.4 ft
- Mon 2 Clear sky 39° / 60° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 40° / 55° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 43° / 63° 3.4 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 39° / 58° 2.5 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 on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.3 °F; normal high: 59 °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 6:54 am (local time).
The sun in Qinhuangdao
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:27 am
- Full dark 6:03 pm
- Civil dawn 5:59 am
- Civil dusk 5:31 pm
- Solar noon 11:45 am (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 37 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:26 pm
- Full dark 6:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,594 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Qinhuangdao
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:06–3:06 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:38–3:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:38–10:38 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:36–7:36 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 Qinhuangdao
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 2.5 mi
- Jetty 2.7 mi
- Jetty 3.3 mi
- Jetty 4.0 mi
- Jetty 4.0 mi
- Jetty 4.3 mi
- Jetty 4.6 mi
- Jetty 4.7 mi
- Jetty 4.8 mi
- Jetty 5.8 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Nearest lighthouse
Nánshāntóu Lighthouse 2.5 mi southeast
- Light
- A white flash every 15 s · Fl W 15s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 194 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 161 ft
- Built
- 1991
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near QinhuangdaoTides nearby
- Xibaita Lingcun2.7 mi
- Shandongbucun4.1 mi
- Guitizhaicun5.0 mi
- Shanhaiguan9.7 mi
- Haibin9.8 mi
- Xiaowancun11 mi
- Nanhai11 mi
- Qiangzili16 mi
- Chiyacun43 mi
Qinhuangdao at a glance
- Town or city of about 759,718 people. Coordinates: 39.941° N, 119.589° E.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Qinhuangdao Gang (4.5 mi).
Questions about QinhuangdaoQuestions
What time is sunset today in Qinhuangdao?
At 5:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Qinhuangdao?
At 6:28 am. First light comes at 5:28 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 1:06–3:06 am, Minor 9:38–10:38 am, Major 1:38–3:38 pm, Minor 6:36–7:36 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Qinhuangdao?
Partly cloudy, from 45 °F to 64 °F, with a light breeze from the west-northwest (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Qinhuangdao?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.7 ft waves with a period of 5.1 s from the south-southwest. The water is 59.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Qinhuangdao?
The best time to visit Qinhuangdao is in May and in September: highs of 76 °F to 79 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 9 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).