Jayapura tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 9:40 am (1.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:30–3:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 3:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 85 °F smooth · 9.5 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 78 °F from the S, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 5:15 am–5:27 pm 12 h 12 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:32 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:32 pm
- Best time to dive 8:40–11:00 am great day · 9/10
Today in Jayapura there are high tides at 9:40 am (1.4 ft) and 7:49 pm (1.5 ft) and low tides at 2:22 am and 2:35 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 9:40 am. The sun rises at 5:15 am and sets at 5:27 pm: 12 h 12 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:32 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:37 am to 2:37 am and from 1:09 pm to 3:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (4 mph). Overcast, 78 °F.
Fishing in Jayapura today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:35 pm
- Major period 1:09–3:09 pm
- Steady pressure (29.83 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (1.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:10 pm, combines the 2:35 pm low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:20 am to 2:40 am, with the 2:22 am low tide and a major period. Also good from 8:00 pm to 8:50 pm, with the 7:49 pm high tide, moonrise and a light onshore breeze.
Beach day in Jayapura
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 94 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.3 ft waves
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 2:35 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.3 ft
1.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 86 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:35 pm
Low tide at 2:22 am and 2:35 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:40 am and 7:49 pm.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea, water at 86 °F and low tide at 2:35 pm, though with a chance of rain.
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Beaches near Jayapura
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Tides in Jayapura
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:22 am -2.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 9:40 am 1.4 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 2:35 pm 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:49 pm 1.5 ft · coef. 85
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 48 min to high tide at 9:40 am.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 9:40 am high tide and 85 for the 7:49 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.3 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 December 24 (1.8 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-3.2 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 91, 4.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 39, 2.5 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 | 5:15 am · 5:27 pm | Low tide 2:22 am · -2.8 ft | High tide 9:40 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 2:35 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:49 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 87 | 88% | Major periods 12:37 am · 1:09 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:15 am · 5:27 pm | Low tide 3:13 am · -2.7 ft | High tide 10:40 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 3:31 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:37 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 81 | 80% | Major periods 1:42 am · 2:14 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:15 am · 5:27 pm | Low tide 4:08 am · -2.6 ft | High tide 11:41 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 4:39 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:35 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 73 | 69% | Major periods 2:46 am · 3:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:15 am · 5:27 pm | Low tide 5:06 am · -2.3 ft | High tide 12:42 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 6:03 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:48 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 66 | 58% | Major periods 3:46 am · 4:15 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:15 am · 5:27 pm | Low tide 6:09 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 1:37 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 7:29 pm · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 63 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:15 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 12:16 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 7:12 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 2:25 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 8:42 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 64 | 36% | Major periods 5:33 am · 5:57 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:14 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 1:51 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 8:15 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 3:06 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 9:39 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 67 | 26% | Major periods 6:21 am · 6:44 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
Jayapura 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 Jayapura
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 Tuesday 3: 2.8 ft with a period of 12 s, from the north (slight).
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.
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 6:52 am (local time).
Surf in Jayapura today
Surf today
Poor- 1.2–1.8 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.2 ft swell at 9 s from the north-northeast, a bit short
- Light offshore wind (4 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 9:40 am)
- Light: First light 4:54 am · sunrise 5:15 am · sunset 5:27 pm · last light 5:48 pm
- Tide: low 2:22 am (-2.8 ft), high 9:40 am (1.4 ft), low 2:35 pm (0.2 ft) and high 7:49 pm (1.5 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 85.1 °F–86.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 19 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, has light offshore wind. 5:00 pm to 5:48 pm also works.
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 Jayapura today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (9:40 am): little current from 9:20 am to 10:10 am
- 1.2 ft swell at 9 s from the north-northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.8 mph current toward the west-northwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:22 am (2:00–2:40 am), high tide 9:40 am (9:20–10:10 am), low tide 2:35 pm (1:50–3:10 pm) and high tide 7:49 pm (7:20–8:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.37 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.1–86.2 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:48 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:32 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:40 am to 11:00 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 12:50 pm to 3:50 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with 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 Jayapura.
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Weather in Jayapura
Now in Jayapura
- Low / high
- 75 / 91 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 81%
- Clouds
- 81%
- Humidity
- 89%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 41
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 76° | 75° | 76° | 85° | 91° | 86° | 81° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 SSE | 2 SSW | 3 S | 5 SSE | 3 ENE | 10 NNE | 7 NNE | 2 NE |
| Gusts | 3 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 18 | 8 |
| Waves | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 76° 3 S 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 85° 5 SSE 1.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 91° 3 ENE 1.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 10 NNE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 7 NNE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 2 NE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 2 SE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 3 SSW 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 75 / 91 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 9:40 am · 7:49 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 92 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 10:40 am · 8:37 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 89 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 11:41 am · 9:35 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 83 °F | 7 mph SE | 1.8 ft | 12:42 pm · 10:48 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 91 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.7 ft | 1:37 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 92 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | 12:16 am · 2:25 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 87 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.4 ft | 1:51 am · 3:06 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 86 °F | 8 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 3:18 am · 3:42 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 86 °F | 7 mph SSE | 2.1 ft | 4:34 am · 4:15 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 73 / 84 °F | 6 mph SE | 3.6 ft | 5:38 am · 4:46 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 86 °F | 8 mph ENE | 3.6 ft | 6:34 am · 5:16 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 74 / 87 °F | 9 mph E | 3.5 ft | 7:25 am · 5:44 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 75 / 88 °F | 10 mph ENE | 3.2 ft | 8:11 am · 6:12 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 74 / 88 °F | 11 mph ENE | 3.2 ft | 8:56 am · 6:41 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 75° / 92° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 74° / 89° 1.8 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 74° / 83° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 75° / 91° 2.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 74° / 92° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 74° / 87° 2.4 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 74° / 86° 2.4 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, a bit drier and a slightly cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (89 °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 6:52 am (local time).
The sun in Jayapura
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:29 am
- Full dark 6:13 pm
- Civil dawn 4:54 am
- Civil dusk 5:48 pm
- Solar noon 11:21 am (79° high)
- Daylight 12 h 12 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:59 pm
- Full dark 6:13 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,018 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Jayapura
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:37–2:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:09–3:09 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:17–8:17 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:02–9:02 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 · 5:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:54 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 Jayapura
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Nearest lighthouse
Soeadja Moko 2.0 mi east
- Light
- 2 + 1 white flashes every 24 s · Fl(2+1) W 24s
- Range
- 18 nautical miles (21 mi)
- Light height
- 705 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 66 ft
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Tides near JayapuraTides nearby
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- Town or city of about 410,852 people. Coordinates: 2.534° S, 140.718° E.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about JayapuraQuestions
What time is high tide today in Jayapura?
Today in Jayapura there are high tides at 9:40 am (1.4 ft) and 7:49 pm (1.5 ft) and low tides at 2:22 am and 2:35 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Jayapura?
At 5:27 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:48 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Jayapura?
At 5:15 am. First light comes at 4:29 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 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 12:37–2:37 am, Minor 7:17–8:17 am, Major 1:09–3:09 pm, Minor 8:02–9:02 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Jayapura?
Light drizzle, from 75 °F to 91 °F, with a light breeze from the south (4 mph) and a 81% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Jayapura?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 9.5 s from the north-northeast. The water is 85.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Jayapura?
The best time to visit Jayapura is from May to September: highs of 86 °F to 88 °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
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).