Bontang tides today
- Tide now -1.0 ft ↓ falling · low 12:43 pm (-3.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:40 am–1:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 2:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 88 °F smooth · 6.3 s from the east
- Wind · air 5 mph · 84 °F from the ESE, gusts 12 · overcast
- Sun 5:51 am–5:57 pm 12 h 7 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:03 pm
- Best time to dive 11:50 am–1:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Bontang there are high tides at 7:02 am (1.6 ft) and 7:24 pm (4.3 ft) and low tides at 1:20 am and 12:43 pm. Tide coefficient 100. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:43 pm. The sun rises at 5:51 am and sets at 5:57 pm: 12 h 7 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:14 am to 3:14 am and from 1:47 pm to 3:47 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (5 mph). Overcast, 84 °F.
Fishing in Bontang today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 1:20 am
- Major period 1:14–3:14 am
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 100 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 am to 2:20 am, combines the 1:20 am low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 11:40 am to 1:40 pm, with the 12:43 pm low tide and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 6:00 am to 8:00 am, with the 7:02 am high tide, moonset and sunrise.
Beach day in Bontang
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 89 °F (very warm)
- Feels like 99 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 89 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:43 pm
Low tide at 1:20 am and 12:43 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:02 am and 7:24 pm. Coefficient 100 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 89 °F, though with intense heat and rain.
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Beaches near Bontang
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Tides in Bontang
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:20 am -3.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:02 am 1.6 ft · coef. 100
- ▼ Next low tide 12:43 pm -3.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:24 pm 4.3 ft · coef. 95
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 43 min to low tide at 12:43 pm.
Tide coefficient 100 for the 7:02 am high tide and 95 for the 7:24 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 7.6 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 November 26 (4.6 ft) and the lowest, on March 21 (-3.6 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 11 to 12 (coefficient 108, 7.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 5 (coefficient 20, 0.0 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 | 5:51 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 1:20 am · -3.2 ft | High tide 7:02 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 12:43 pm · -3.3 ft | High tide 7:24 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 100 | 88% | Major periods 1:14 am · 1:47 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:50 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 1:58 am · -2.7 ft | High tide 7:31 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 1:11 pm · -3.0 ft | High tide 8:01 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 88 | 79% | Major periods 2:19 am · 2:51 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:50 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 2:38 am · -2.1 ft | High tide 8:02 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 1:41 pm · -2.5 ft | High tide 8:42 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 72 | 69% | Major periods 3:23 am · 3:53 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:50 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 3:28 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 8:37 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 2:13 pm · -1.9 ft | High tide 9:35 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 53 | 58% | Major periods 4:23 am · 4:51 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:50 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 4:49 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 9:43 am · -0.2 ft | Low tide 2:54 pm · -1.0 ft | High tide 11:04 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 32 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:19 am · 5:45 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:50 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 7:40 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 1:51 pm · -0.1 ft | Low tide 6:09 pm · -0.3 ft | — | Coef. 23 | 36% | Major periods 6:09 am · 6:33 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:50 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 1:30 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 8:51 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 3:10 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 8:55 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 39 | 26% | Major periods 6:57 am · 7:19 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Bontang has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.5 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Bontang
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east 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 Monday 2: 0.9 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-northeast (smooth).
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 warmer than normal for late October (+2.2 °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 10:00 am (local time).
Surf in Bontang today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.9 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 7:02 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:29 am · sunrise 5:51 am · sunset 5:57 pm · last light 6:18 pm
- Tide: low 1:20 am (-3.2 ft), high 7:02 am (1.6 ft), low 12:43 pm (-3.3 ft) and high 7:24 pm (4.3 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 88.0 °F–88.9 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:29 am to 9:00 am, has glassy water, 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 Bontang today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:43 pm): little current from 12:20 pm to 1:00 pm
- 0.5 ft swell at 7 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:20 am (1:00–1:40 am), high tide 7:02 am (6:40–7:20 am), low tide 12:43 pm (12:20–1:00 pm) and high tide 7:24 pm (7:09–7:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 88.0–88.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:18 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:03 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 6:20 am to 7:40 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Bontang.
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Weather in Bontang
Now in Bontang
- Low / high
- 78 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.15 in · 82%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 7 · high
- 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). Over the next 48 hours: +0.05 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 | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 84° | 80° | 78° | 82° | 87° | 87° | 84° | 83° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 E | 4 ESE | 1 ESE | 4 ESE | 5 ESE | 6 ESE | 5 E | 2 E |
| Gusts | 8 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 82° 4 ESE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 5 ESE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 87° 6 ESE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 84° 5 E 0.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 83° 2 E 0.6 ft
- 12:00 am 82° 3 N 0.6 ft
- 3:00 am 79° 4 NW 0.6 ft
- 6:00 am 79° 5 WNW 0.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 78 / 87 °F | 6 mph E | 0.7 ft | 7:02 am · 7:24 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 88 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.6 ft | 7:31 am · 8:01 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 77 / 86 °F | 8 mph S | 0.5 ft | 8:02 am · 8:42 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 85 °F | 9 mph E | 0.5 ft | 8:37 am · 9:35 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 85 °F | 8 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 9:43 am · 11:04 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 85 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 1:51 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 84 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 1:30 am · 3:10 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 79 / 86 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 2:57 am · 3:46 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 79 / 84 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 3:47 am · 4:16 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 85 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 4:25 am · 4:46 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 79 / 86 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 4:58 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 84 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 5:28 am · 5:41 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 84 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 5:56 am · 6:09 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 77 / 85 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 6:23 am · 6:36 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 78° / 88° 0.6 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 77° / 86° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 75° / 85° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 77° / 85° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 78° / 85° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 78° / 84° 0.5 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 79° / 86° 0.5 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 →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.5 °F; normal high: 92 °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 10:00 am (local time).
The sun in Bontang
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:05 am
- Full dark 6:43 pm
- Civil dawn 5:29 am
- Civil dusk 6:18 pm
- Solar noon 11:54 am (76° high)
- Daylight 12 h 7 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:29 pm
- Full dark 6:43 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,452 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bontang
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:14–3:14 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:47–3:47 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:00–9:00 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:33–9:33 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 Bontang
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- JEMBATAN TANJUNG LIMAU 1.4 mi
- Jetty 7.0 mi
- Pelabuhan Tanjung Limau 1.3 mi
- Marina 4.4 mi
- Pelabuhan Tanjung Laut 1.3 mi
- Pelabuhan 2.3 mi
- Dani Fishing Store 1.0 mi
- Primadona Koi Belimbing 1.6 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.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 650 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.55 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 13 ft.
From the shoreline (2.3 mi from Bontang) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep650 ft
- 33 ft deep0.55 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 13 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.55 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, 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). Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near BontangTides nearby
All places in East Kalimantan, A to Z (7) →Bontang at a glance
- Town or city of about 194,606 people. Coordinates: 0.132° N, 117.485° E.
- It is 107 mi northeast of Balikpapan, the main place in East Kalimantan. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 4 min earlier than in Balikpapan.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about BontangQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bontang?
Today in Bontang there are high tides at 7:02 am (1.6 ft) and 7:24 pm (4.3 ft) and low tides at 1:20 am and 12:43 pm. Tide coefficient 100.
What time is sunset today in Bontang?
At 5:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bontang?
At 5:50 am. First light comes at 5:04 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 1:14–3:14 am, Minor 8:00–9:00 am, Major 1:47–3:47 pm, Minor 8:33–9:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bontang?
Drizzle, from 78 °F to 87 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (5 mph) and a 82% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bontang?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 6.3 s from the east. The water is 88.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bontang?
The best time to visit Bontang is from June to August and in February: highs of 92 °F, about 19 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
Tide: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).