Xiaying today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:40–3:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Poor beach day · 3/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 63 °F smooth · 2.7 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 10 mph · 64 °F from the NW, gusts 21 · clear sky
- Sun 6:23 am–5:08 pm 10 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 7:18 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:18 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:50–11:50 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.02 inHg falling · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Xiaying the sun rises at 6:23 am and sets at 5:08 pm: 10 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:18 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 1.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northwest (10 mph). Clear sky, 64 °F.
Fishing in Xiaying today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:38–3:38 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.17 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- 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 a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:10 am to 3:10 am, with a major period, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 6:00 am to 7:00 am, with sunrise and falling pressure.
We don't show the tide for Xiaying, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Xiaying
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 60 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light onshore wind (12 mph): choppy water
- Water at 63 °F (cold)
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 63 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Xiaying, 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 Xiaying
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Xiaying.
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Tides in Xiaying
Tides in Xiaying: not available yet
There is no tide station near Xiaying, 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 Hutouyacun · 19 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Xiaying
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 3.0 ft with a period of 3 s, from the 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 60.8 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.3 °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 2:23 pm (local time).
Diving in Xiaying today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.6 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 62.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:35 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 7:18 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 am to 11:50 am, combines small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Xiaying, 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 Xiaying.
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Weather in Xiaying
Now in Xiaying
- Low / high
- 52 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.07 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 4%
- Humidity
- 58%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 53
- Saharan dust
- Moderate
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 (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.17 inHg. 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 54° | 53° | 53° | 58° | 64° | 64° | 57° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 SSW | 10 SSW | 9 SSW | 8 SW | 12 WNW | 8 NNW | 2 ESE | 4 SSW |
| Gusts | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 8 | 6 |
| Waves | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.2 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 64° 8 NNW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 57° 2 ESE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 52° 4 SSW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 7 WSW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 6 SW 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 6 SW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 59° 7 WSW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 69° 12 WNW 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 52 / 65 °F | 12 mph SW | 2.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 70 °F | 12 mph W | 1.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 65 °F | 11 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 56 / 63 °F | 13 mph W | 2.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 66 °F | 11 mph WNW | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 70 °F | 11 mph SSE | 1.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 52 / 69 °F | 13 mph SSW | 1.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 53 / 61 °F | 13 mph NNW | 2.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 48 / 59 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 62 °F | 19 mph SE | 4.5 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 49 °F | 19 mph N | 4.9 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 52 °F | 9 mph WSW | 2.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 59 °F | 6 mph WSW | 2.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 38 / 62 °F | 9 mph S | 1.2 ft |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 48° / 70° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 50° / 65° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 56° / 63° 2.7 ft
- Mon 2 Clear sky 51° / 66° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 43° / 70° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 52° / 69° 1.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 53° / 61° 2.8 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. 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 (+2.5 °F; normal high: 62 °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 2:23 pm (local time).
The sun in Xiaying
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:26 am
- Full dark 6:06 pm
- Civil dawn 5:56 am
- Civil dusk 5:35 pm
- Solar noon 11:46 am (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 46 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:32 pm
- Full dark 6:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,586 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Xiaying
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
- 9:27–10:27 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:48–7:48 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 Xiaying
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near XiayingTides nearby
All places in Shandong, A to Z (93) →Xiaying at a glance
- Town or city of about 23,395 people. Coordinates: 37.042° N, 119.477° E.
- It is 84 mi northwest of Qingdao, the main place in Shandong. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 2 min later than in Qingdao.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about XiayingQuestions
What time is sunset today in Xiaying?
At 5:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Xiaying?
At 6:24 am. First light comes at 5:26 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 9:27–10:27 am, Major 1:38–3:38 pm, Minor 6:48–7:48 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Xiaying?
Light drizzle, from 52 °F to 65 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northwest (10 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Xiaying?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 2.7 s from the west-northwest. The water is 62.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Xiaying?
The best time to visit Xiaying is from May to June and from September to October: highs of 69 °F to 84 °F, about 5 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).