Rizhao tides today
- Tide now 15.6 ft ↑ rising · high 6:48 am (15.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:40–2:40 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–3:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 66 °F smooth · 3.4 s from the south
- Wind · air 8 mph · 54 °F from the SW, gusts 14 · overcast
- Sun 6:20 am–5:11 pm 10 h 50 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 7:23 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:23 pm
- Best time to dive 1:10–2:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Rizhao there are high tides at 6:48 am (15.6 ft) and 7:43 pm (15.9 ft) and low tides at 1:27 am and 1:44 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:48 am. The sun rises at 6:20 am and sets at 5:11 pm: 10 h 50 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:23 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 smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southwest (8 mph). Overcast, 54 °F.
Fishing in Rizhao today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 1:44 pm
- Major period 1:38–3:38 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.23 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (1.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 2:40 pm, combines the 1:44 pm low tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 1:10 am to 2:30 am, with the 1:27 am low tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 5:50 am to 7:00 am, with the 6:48 am high tide, sunrise and falling pressure.
Beach day in Rizhao
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- Water at 66 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 1:44 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (84% cloud cover)
- Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 66 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 1:44 pm
Low tide at 1:27 am and 1:44 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:48 am and 7:43 pm.
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 Rizhao
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Tides in Rizhao
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:27 am 4.9 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 6:48 am 15.6 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 1:44 pm 2.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:43 pm 15.9 ft · coef. 85
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 0 min to high tide at 6:48 am.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 6:48 am high tide and 85 for the 7:43 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 13.6 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 August 14 (17.1 ft) and the lowest, on December 26 (0.5 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 28 (coefficient 91, 13.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 37, 6.3 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 | 6:20 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 1:27 am · 4.9 ft | High tide 6:48 am · 15.6 ft | Low tide 1:44 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 7:43 pm · 15.9 ft | Coef. 88 | 88% | Major periods 1:06 am · 1:38 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:21 am · 5:09 pm | Low tide 2:13 am · 5.6 ft | High tide 7:30 am · 15.2 ft | Low tide 2:33 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 8:38 pm · 15.4 ft | Coef. 81 | 79% | Major periods 2:10 am · 2:43 pm | High |
| Sat 31 | 6:22 am · 5:08 pm | Low tide 3:04 am · 6.3 ft | High tide 8:20 am · 14.6 ft | Low tide 3:28 pm · 3.0 ft | High tide 9:44 pm · 14.8 ft | Coef. 73 | 69% | Major periods 3:14 am · 3:45 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:23 am · 5:07 pm | Low tide 4:04 am · 7.0 ft | High tide 9:24 am · 13.8 ft | Low tide 4:32 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 11:00 pm · 14.3 ft | Coef. 63 | 58% | Major periods 4:15 am · 4:43 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:24 am · 5:06 pm | Low tide 5:18 am · 7.3 ft | High tide 10:47 am · 13.1 ft | Low tide 5:44 pm · 3.9 ft | — | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:10 am · 5:36 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:25 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 12:20 am · 14.0 ft | Low tide 6:41 am · 7.1 ft | High tide 12:17 pm · 13.0 ft | Low tide 7:00 pm · 4.1 ft | Coef. 56 | 36% | Major periods 6:01 am · 6:25 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:26 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 1:34 am · 14.1 ft | Low tide 8:00 am · 6.4 ft | High tide 1:39 pm · 13.3 ft | Low tide 8:14 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 62 | 26% | Major periods 6:48 am · 7:11 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 Shijiusuo station (TICON-4), 2.5 mi from Rizhao. 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 Rizhao
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 4.9 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-southeast (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 64.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.2 °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 6:48 am (local time).
Surf in Rizhao today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.9 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 1:44 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:54 am · sunrise 6:20 am · sunset 5:11 pm · last light 5:37 pm
- Tide: low 1:27 am (4.9 ft), high 6:48 am (15.6 ft), low 1:44 pm (2.2 ft) and high 7:43 pm (15.9 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 66.0 °F: a 3/2 fullsuit.
- Energy: 3 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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 Rizhao today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (1:44 pm): little current from 1:20 pm to 2:10 pm
- 0.9 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:27 am (1:00–1:50 am), high tide 6:48 am (6:30–7:10 am), low tide 1:44 pm (1:20–2:10 pm) and high tide 7:43 pm (7:20–8:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.31 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 66.0 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:37 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 7:23 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 pm to 2:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 6:30 am to 7:30 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak 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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Weather in Rizhao
Now in Rizhao
- Low / high
- 54 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.31 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 15 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.14 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 | Drizzle | Light rain | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 56° | 54° | 54° | 59° | 68° | 67° | 60° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SW | 7 SW | 8 SW | 8 SW | 12 W | 7 W | 4 W | 6 W |
| Gusts | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 24 | 17 | 12 | 10 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.03 in | 0.07 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 54° 8 SW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 59° 8 SW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 68° 12 W 1.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 7 W 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 60° 4 W 1.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 6 W 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 7 W 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 6 W 0.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 54 / 69 °F | 12 mph WSW | 1.8 ft | 6:48 am · 7:43 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 73 °F | 11 mph W | 1.2 ft | 7:30 am · 8:38 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 67 °F | 13 mph E | 3.4 ft | 8:20 am · 9:44 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 62 °F | 11 mph NNE | 4.9 ft | 9:24 am · 11:00 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 68 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3.3 ft | 10:47 am | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 69 °F | 5 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | 12:20 am · 12:17 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 66 °F | 9 mph SSW | 3.2 ft | 1:34 am · 1:39 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 67 °F | 11 mph NNW | 3.1 ft | 2:37 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 61 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | 3:28 am · 3:46 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 63 °F | 11 mph SSE | 3.6 ft | 4:09 am · 4:35 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 36 / 51 °F | 17 mph NNE | 4.8 ft | 4:43 am · 5:17 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 33 / 52 °F | 6 mph WNW | 2.8 ft | 5:13 am · 5:55 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 60 °F | 6 mph W | 1.1 ft | 5:41 am · 6:31 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 39 / 57 °F | 8 mph SW | 1.1 ft | 6:08 am · 7:05 pm |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 48° / 73° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 49° / 67° 3.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 53° / 62° 4.9 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 47° / 68° 3.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 69° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 54° / 66° 3.2 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 49° / 67° 3.1 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, warmer than normal for late October (+4.3 °F; normal high: 64 °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 6:48 am (local time).
The sun in Rizhao
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:24 am
- Full dark 6:07 pm
- Civil dawn 5:54 am
- Civil dusk 5:37 pm
- Solar noon 11:46 am (41° high)
- Daylight 10 h 50 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:35 pm
- Full dark 6:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,590 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Rizhao
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
- 9:21–10:21 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:53–7:53 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 Rizhao
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.1 mi
- Jetty 3.7 mi
- Jetty 4.8 mi
- Jetty 5.0 mi
- Marina 1.6 mi
- 散装货码头 2.7 mi
- 油料码头 2.9 mi
- 油料码头 3.2 mi
- 散装货码头 3.7 mi
- 散装货码头 4.1 mi
- 日照港 4.9 mi
- 散装货码头 5.4 mi
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.4 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.9 mi from Rizhao) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.6 mi
- 33 ft deep2.4 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 0.6 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 2.4 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Rizhao Lighthouse 2.2 mi southeast
- Light
- A white flash every 8 s · Fl W 8s
- Range
- 18 nautical miles (21 mi)
- Light height
- 128 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 118 ft
- Built
- 1985
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near RizhaoTides nearby
- Shijiu1.9 mi
- Rizhao3.0 mi
- Shijiu Gang3.2 mi
- Liujiawancun11 mi
- Taoluo13 mi
- Gongkoucun23 mi
- Lanshantou24 mi
- Zhewang30 mi
- Jiuliqi33 mi
- Dashacun35 mi
Rizhao at a glance
- Town or city of about 661,943 people. Coordinates: 35.414° N, 119.529° E.
- It is 66 mi southwest of Qingdao, the main place in Shandong. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 4 min later than in Qingdao.
- The nearest tide station, Shijiusuo, is 2.5 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Shijiu Gang (3.2 mi).
Questions about RizhaoQuestions
What time is high tide today in Rizhao?
Today in Rizhao there are high tides at 6:48 am (15.6 ft) and 7:43 pm (15.9 ft) and low tides at 1:27 am and 1:44 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Rizhao?
At 5:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Rizhao?
At 6:21 am. First light comes at 5:25 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 9:21–10:21 am, Major 1:38–3:38 pm, Minor 6:53–7:53 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Rizhao?
Light rain, from 54 °F to 69 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southwest (8 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Rizhao?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 3.4 s from the south. The water is 66.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Rizhao?
The best time to visit Rizhao is from May to June and from September to October: highs of 70 °F to 79 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 7 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: Shijiusuo 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).