Dalian tides today
- Tide now 2.8 ft ↑ rising · high 11:34 am (8.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:40–5:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.7 ft · 62 °F moderate · 4.8 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 57 °F from the SW, gusts 22 · drizzle
- Sun 6:17 am–4:57 pm 10 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 7:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:02 pm
- Best time to dive 10:40 am–12:30 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Dalian there is high tide at 11:34 am (8.8 ft) and low tides at 5:53 am and 5:38 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:34 am. The sun rises at 6:17 am and sets at 4:57 pm: 10 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:57 am to 2:57 am and from 1:29 pm to 3:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 4.7 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the southwest (13 mph). Drizzle, 57 °F.
Fishing in Dalian today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:38 pm
- Sunset at 4:57 pm, golden hour from 4:20 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.20 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (11 mph) and some swell (2.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:40 pm to 5:20 pm, combines the 5:38 pm low tide, sunset, falling pressure and some swell. Also worth a try from 5:50 am to 6:50 am, with the 5:53 am low tide, sunrise, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 11:10 pm to 12:00 am, with the 12:10 am high tide, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Beach day in Dalian
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.04 in)
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 4.8 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 62 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.8 ft
4.8 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 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate offshore wind (14 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 5:38 pm
Low tide at 5:53 am and 5:38 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:34 am.
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 Dalian
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Tides in Dalian
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:53 am 2.3 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:34 am 8.8 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 5:38 pm 1.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 47 min to high tide at 11:34 am.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 11:34 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.5 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 June 16 (12.7 ft) and the lowest, on December 26 (0.3 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 came from October 26 to 29 (coefficient 91, 10.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 38, 4.8 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:17 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 5:53 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 11:34 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 5:38 pm · 1.3 ft | — | Coef. 89 | 88% | Major periods 12:57 am · 1:29 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:18 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 12:10 am · 11.7 ft | Low tide 6:41 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 12:18 pm · 8.5 ft | Low tide 6:22 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 86 | 79% | Major periods 2:02 am · 2:34 pm | High |
| Sat 31 | 6:19 am · 4:55 pm | High tide 12:59 am · 11.5 ft | Low tide 7:34 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 1:07 pm · 8.1 ft | Low tide 7:12 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 80 | 69% | Major periods 3:06 am · 3:36 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:20 am · 4:54 pm | High tide 1:54 am · 10.9 ft | Low tide 8:35 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 2:05 pm · 7.7 ft | Low tide 8:12 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 71 | 58% | Major periods 4:06 am · 4:34 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:21 am · 4:52 pm | High tide 2:59 am · 10.2 ft | Low tide 9:49 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 3:20 pm · 7.4 ft | Low tide 9:31 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:22 am · 4:51 pm | High tide 4:19 am · 9.6 ft | Low tide 11:09 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 4:58 pm · 7.4 ft | Low tide 11:07 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 56 | 36% | Major periods 5:52 am · 6:16 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:24 am · 4:50 pm | High tide 5:43 am · 9.3 ft | Low tide 12:21 pm · 3.0 ft | High tide 6:27 pm · 8.0 ft | — | Coef. 59 | 26% | Major periods 6:40 am · 7:02 pm | Medium |
▲ 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
Tides from the Dalian station (TICON-4), 3.1 mi from Dalian. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 Dalian
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.8 ft with a period of 5 s, from the southwest (moderate).
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 59.3 °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 6:47 am (local time).
Diving in Dalian today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:34 am): little current from 11:10 am to 12:00 pm
- 2.6 ft swell at 4 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:53 am (5:30–6:20 am), high tide 11:34 am (11:10 am–12:00 pm), low tide 5:38 pm (5:20–6:00 pm) and high tide 12:10 am (11:50 pm–12:30 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.7 ft at 4 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 61.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:25 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 7:02 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:40 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Dalian.
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Weather in Dalian
Now in Dalian
- Low / high
- 56 / 62 °F
- Rain
- 0.08 in · 84%
- Clouds
- 80%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 51
- 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). Over the next 48 hours: +0.35 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 58° | 59° | 57° | 58° | 62° | 60° | 58° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 SSW | 12 SW | 13 SW | 11 WSW | 14 WNW | 11 WNW | 10 W | 10 W |
| Gusts | 18 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 17 |
| Waves | 3.7 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.5 ft | 3.6 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 57° 13 SW 4.7 ft
- 9:00 am 58° 11 WSW 4.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 62° 14 WNW 3.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 60° 11 WNW 2.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 58° 10 W 2.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 58° 10 W 2.3 ft
- 12:00 am 57° 10 WSW 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 57° 10 SW 2.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 56 / 62 °F | 14 mph WSW | 4.8 ft | 11:34 am | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 64 °F | 19 mph WNW | 3.1 ft | 12:10 am · 12:18 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 53 °F | 15 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | 12:59 am · 1:07 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 59 °F | 15 mph WSW | 4.5 ft | 1:54 am · 2:05 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 45 / 56 °F | 10 mph N | 2.2 ft | 2:59 am · 3:20 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 57 °F | 12 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | 4:19 am · 4:58 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 53 / 64 °F | 15 mph SSW | 4.3 ft | 5:43 am · 6:27 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 45 / 58 °F | 13 mph NNW | 4.3 ft | 6:53 am · 7:34 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 46 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.5 ft | 7:49 am · 8:25 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 36 / 53 °F | 16 mph ESE | 6.8 ft | 8:34 am · 9:07 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 35 / 39 °F | 16 mph N | 4.5 ft | 9:12 am · 9:42 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 52 °F | 19 mph W | 4.2 ft | 9:45 am · 10:15 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 55 °F | 10 mph W | 2.2 ft | 10:16 am · 10:46 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 50 / 58 °F | 12 mph WSW | 3.1 ft | 10:48 am · 11:18 pm |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 49° / 64° 3.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 41° / 53° 2.8 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 53° / 59° 4.5 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 45° / 56° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 52° / 57° 1.9 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 53° / 64° 4.3 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 45° / 58° 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.5 °F; normal high: 58 °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 6:47 am (local time).
The sun in Dalian
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:18 am
- Full dark 5:56 pm
- Civil dawn 5:50 am
- Civil dusk 5:25 pm
- Solar noon 11:37 am (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 40 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:20 pm
- Full dark 5:56 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,730 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Dalian
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:57–2:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:29–3:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:25–10:25 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:32–7:32 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 Dalian
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- 大连港旅客候船厅 3.3 mi
- Jetty 8.8 mi
- Jetty 9.0 mi
- 天祥游船码头 2.8 mi
- 星海湾游艇港 3.1 mi
- Yacht Habour 4.1 mi
- Tackle shop 1.1 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
Dàgǎng Dōngkǒunán Lighthouse 3.9 mi northeast
- Light
- Red light, on and off for equal times, every 12 s · Iso R 12s
- Range
- 6 nautical miles (6.9 mi)
- Light height
- 36 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 39 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Huangbai Zui Lighthouse (6.1 mi east).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near DalianTides nearby
- Dayaowan Port2.8 mi
- Gangwan2.9 mi
- Haijun Guangchang3.2 mi
- Xinghaitun3.2 mi
- Dalian3.5 mi
- Binhaicun3.7 mi
- Gaojiatun4.0 mi
- Dalianwan9.5 mi
- Jinzhou14 mi
- Lüshunkou20 mi
Dalian at a glance
- Town or city of about 7,450,785 people. Coordinates: 38.912° N, 121.602° E.
- The nearest tide station, Dalian, is 3.1 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Dayaowan Port (2.8 mi), Dalian Gang (4.3 mi).
Questions about DalianQuestions
What time is high tide today in Dalian?
Today in Dalian there is high tide at 11:34 am (8.8 ft) and low tides at 5:53 am and 5:38 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Dalian?
At 4:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Dalian?
At 6:18 am. First light comes at 5:19 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 12:57–2:57 am, Minor 9:25–10:25 am, Major 1:29–3:29 pm, Minor 6:32–7:32 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Dalian?
Drizzle, from 56 °F to 62 °F, with a moderate breeze from the southwest (13 mph) and a 84% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Dalian?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.7 ft waves with a period of 4.8 s from the southwest. The water is 62.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Dalian?
The best time to visit Dalian is from May to June and in September: highs of 72 °F to 79 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 8 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: Dalian 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).