Banda Aceh today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:20–4:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 8:00 am–1:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 4.6 ft · 84 °F moderate · 8.8 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 77 °F from the E, gusts 11 · overcast
- Surf today 1.5–2.3 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 6:24 am–6:20 pm 11 h 56 min of daylight
- Moon 87% · 9:24 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:24 pm
- Best time to dive 8:30–11:30 am average day · 6/10
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Banda Aceh the sun rises at 6:24 am and sets at 6:20 pm: 11 h 56 min of daylight. The moon is 87% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:24 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:47 am to 3:47 am and from 2:19 pm to 4:19 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is moderate, with 4.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (5 mph). Overcast, 77 °F.
Fishing in Banda Aceh today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:19–4:19 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and some swell (4.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:50 am to 3:30 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 6:00 am to 6:50 am, with sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: skipjack tuna, orange-spotted grouper and bluefin trevally. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Banda Aceh, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Banda Aceh
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Swim with care: 4.6 ft waves every 9 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.6 ft
4.6 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 84 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 5 mph
Offshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Banda Aceh, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind and water at 84 °F, though with clouds and some waves.
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 Banda Aceh
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- Pantai Ulee Lheue 3.5 mi · W
- Lifeguard
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 Banda Aceh
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Tides in Banda Aceh
Tides in Banda Aceh: not available yet
There is no tide station near Banda Aceh, 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 Lampaseh Aceh · 2.0 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Banda Aceh
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 5.1 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:25 am (local time).
Surf in Banda Aceh today
Surf today
Fair- 1.5–2.3 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.0 ft swell at 8 s from the west-southwest, a bit short; it hits this coast at an angle
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 6:03 am · sunrise 6:24 am · sunset 6:20 pm · last light 6:42 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 83.7 °F–84.6 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 106 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind. 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm can also work, with glassy water, 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 Banda Aceh today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 3.0 ft swell at 8 s from the west-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.3 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 3.7 ft at 10 s) and rain (0.39 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 83.7–84.6 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:42 pm. Waning gibbous (87%), rising at 9:24 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 3:30 pm to 6:20 pm, with light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
We don't have a reliable tide for Banda Aceh, 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
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- Deudap Fish seen: Chromis weberi, Indo-Pacific sergeant, Pycnochromis dimidiatus, Pseudanthias squamipinnis 11 mi
- Wega 3.6 mi
- SWI Diving & Charter Aceh 2.7 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
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Weather in Banda Aceh
Now in Banda Aceh
- Low / high
- 76 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.19 in · 84%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 37
- 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). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 79° | 78° | 76° | 79° | 83° | 82° | 79° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNE | 4 NE | 4 E | 4 ESE | 3 NE | 4 NNW | 2 NNE | 2 NE |
| Gusts | 18 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 6 |
| Waves | 5.1 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.0 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in |
- 9:00 am 79° 4 ESE 4.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 83° 3 NE 4.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 4 NNW 4.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 2 NNE 3.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 2 NE 3.8 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 1 SW 3.7 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 2 SSW 3.7 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 1 SSW 3.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 83 °F | 6 mph NE | 5.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 82 °F | 5 mph SW | 3.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 77 / 84 °F | 4 mph ESE | 3.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 84 °F | 5 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 85 °F | 7 mph ENE | 2.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 85 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 83 °F | 5 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 84 °F | 5 mph S | 3.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 86 °F | 7 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 74 / 85 °F | 8 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 80 °F | 4 mph SSE | 1.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 75 / 83 °F | 5 mph SW | 0.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 75 / 84 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 75 / 85 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.7 ft |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 78° / 82° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 77° / 84° 3.1 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 76° / 84° 3.0 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 76° / 85° 2.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 74° / 85° 2.9 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 76° / 83° 3.0 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 76° / 84° 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.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.0 °F; normal high: 88 °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 7:25 am (local time).
The sun in Banda Aceh
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:38 am
- Full dark 7:07 pm
- Civil dawn 6:03 am
- Civil dusk 6:42 pm
- Solar noon 12:22 pm (71° high)
- Daylight 11 h 56 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:52 pm
- Full dark 7:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,341,960 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Banda Aceh
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,507 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:47–3:47 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:19–4:19 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:44–9:44 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:54–9:54 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 · 3:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): October 29, 226,426 mi away.
Where to fish in Banda Aceh
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Tides near Banda AcehTides nearby
- Lampaseh Aceh2.0 mi
- Punge Ujong2.1 mi
- Ujong3.4 mi
- Uleelheue3.5 mi
- Kutalaseumana3.6 mi
- Lamtutong4.7 mi
- Lambadagigteng6.1 mi
- Lambaro6.8 mi
- Lamgiri7.0 mi
- Sabang24 mi
Banda Aceh at a glance
- Town or city of about 267,962 people. Coordinates: 5.542° N, 95.333° E.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about Banda AcehQuestions
What time is sunset today in Banda Aceh?
At 6:20 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:42 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Banda Aceh?
At 6:24 am. First light comes at 5:38 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 87% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 10 to 12.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:47–3:47 am, Minor 8:44–9:44 am, Major 2:19–4:19 pm, Minor 8:54–9:54 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Banda Aceh?
Light drizzle, from 76 °F to 83 °F, with a light breeze from the east (5 mph) and a 84% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Banda Aceh?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.6 ft waves with a period of 8.8 s from the west-southwest. The water is 83.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Banda Aceh?
The best time to visit Banda Aceh is from February to July and in November: highs of 87 °F to 91 °F, about 17 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).