Labasa today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:30–3:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 6:00–11:00 am Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.1 ft · 80 °F smooth · 9.3 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 1 mph · 84 °F from the NW, gusts 11 · drizzle
- Sun 5:27 am–6:06 pm 12 h 39 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 9:22 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:22 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:50–11:50 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.98 inHg falling · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Labasa the sun rises at 5:27 am and sets at 6:06 pm: 12 h 39 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:22 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:56 am to 2:56 am and from 1:28 pm to 3:28 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.1 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (1 mph). Drizzle, 84 °F.
Fishing in Labasa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:28–3:28 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), almost no wind 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, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 1:00 am to 3:00 am, with a major period. Also good from 5:00 am to 6:00 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: bluefin trevally, leopard coral grouper, dogtooth tuna and narrow-barred Spanish mackerel. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Labasa, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Labasa
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 87 °F: beach weather
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.1 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 80 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.1 ft
1.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 80 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 12 · SPF 50
Max UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 5 mph
Offshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Labasa, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 6:00 am to 9:00 am, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 80 °F.
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 Labasa
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Labasa.
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Webcams near Labasa
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Tides in Labasa
Tides in Labasa: not available yet
There is no tide station near Labasa, 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 Vuo · 4.3 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Labasa
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 1.9 ft with a period of 7 s, from the north-northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 81.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.0 °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 12:25 pm (local time).
Diving in Labasa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.7 ft swell at 7 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, 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 79.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:28 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 9:22 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 am to 11:50 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Labasa, 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 Labasa.
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Weather in Labasa
Now in Labasa
- Low / high
- 70 / 86 °F
- Rain
- 0.27 in · 98%
- Clouds
- 96%
- Humidity
- 68%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 11 · extreme
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 17
- Saharan dust
- No
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). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 71° | 70° | 73° | 85° | 84° | 81° | 77° | 75° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 S | 5 SSE | 5 SSE | 4 ESE | 1 NNW | 4 WNW | 2 SW | 5 E |
| Gusts | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.03 in | 0.03 in | 0.02 in |
- 12:00 pm 84° 1 NNW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 4 WNW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 77° 2 SW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 75° 5 E 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 5 E 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 74° 5 E 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 73° 5 E 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 81° 5 NE 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 70 / 86 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 86 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 71 / 86 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.9 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 87 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 87 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 89 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 72 / 88 °F | 9 mph SE | 1.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 72 / 88 °F | 8 mph SE | 1.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 70 / 87 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 69 / 87 °F | 8 mph SE | 3.3 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 68 / 85 °F | 9 mph SE | 3.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 69 / 89 °F | 10 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 70 / 90 °F | 10 mph ESE | 3.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 90 °F | 11 mph ESE | 3.7 ft |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 73° / 86° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 71° / 86° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 72° / 87° 1.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 70° / 87° 1.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 74° / 89° 1.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 72° / 88° 1.7 ft
- Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 72° / 88° 1.8 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and drier. 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 12:25 pm (local time).
The sun in Labasa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:38 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 5:04 am
- Civil dusk 6:28 pm
- Solar noon 11:46 am (87° high)
- Daylight 12 h 39 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:37 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,347,626 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Labasa
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,450 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:56–2:56 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:28–3:28 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:05–8:05 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:52–9:52 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 · 8:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 2:54 amNov 25 in 27 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 Labasa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Labasa.
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Tides near LabasaTides nearby
- Vuo4.3 mi
- Yalava9.7 mi
- Vunivutu14 mi
- Wavu16 mi
- Vunivota16 mi
- Werekaba Settlement18 mi
- Vunidogoloa19 mi
- Wailevu20 mi
- Navata23 mi
- Savusavu24 mi
Labasa at a glance
- Town or city of about 27,949 people. Coordinates: 16.433° S, 179.365° E.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Malau Wharf (4.8 mi).
Questions about LabasaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Labasa?
At 6:06 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:28 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Labasa?
At 5:26 am. First light comes at 4:38 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 89% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 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 12:56–2:56 am, Minor 7:05–8:05 am, Major 1:28–3:28 pm, Minor 8:52–9:52 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Labasa?
Drizzle, from 70 °F to 86 °F, with a light air from the northwest (1 mph) and a 98% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Labasa?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.1 ft waves with a period of 9.3 s from the north-northeast. The water is 80.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Labasa?
The best time to visit Labasa is from July to August: highs of 83 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 5 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).