Ranai Kota today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:20–3:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 87 °F smooth · 5.2 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 76 °F from the NE, gusts 11 · showers
- Sun 5:31 am–5:30 pm 11 h 59 min of daylight
- Moon 87% · 8:33 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:33 pm
- Best time to dive 11:30 am–2:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.89 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Ranai Kota the sun rises at 5:31 am and sets at 5:30 pm: 11 h 59 min of daylight. The moon is 87% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:33 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:52 am to 2:52 am and from 1:25 pm to 3:25 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the northeast (2 mph). Showers, 76 °F.
Fishing in Ranai Kota today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:25–3:25 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 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, 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 12:50 am to 2:50 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:10 am to 6:00 am, with sunrise.
We don't show the tide for Ranai Kota, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Ranai Kota
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.3 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 98 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
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 87 °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
We don't show the tide for Ranai Kota, 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 Ranai Kota
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Ranai Kota.
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Webcams near Ranai Kota
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Tides in Ranai Kota
Tides in Ranai Kota: not available yet
There is no tide station near Ranai Kota, 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 Kampung Teluk Serabang · 161 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Ranai Kota
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 1.6 ft with a period of 8 s, from the north-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 (+3.1 °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 4:57 am (local time).
Surf in Ranai Kota today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:09 am · sunrise 5:31 am · sunset 5:30 pm · last light 5:51 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 86.9 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:09 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 Ranai Kota today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.9 ft swell at 4 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.56 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 86.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:51 pm. Waning gibbous (87%), rising at 8:33 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 5:10 am to 6:30 am, with little swell and light wind, though with current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Ranai Kota, 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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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 Ranai Kota
Now in Ranai Kota
- Low / high
- 75 / 86 °F
- Rain
- 0.73 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 99%
- Humidity
- 97%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 5.2 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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: +0.03 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 | Heavy drizzle | Showers | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light showers | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 79° | 77° | 75° | 80° | 86° | 81° | 76° | 75° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 N | 4 NNE | 1 NNW | 4 E | 6 E | 1 WSW | 2 W | 2 W |
| Gusts | 8 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 4 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.04 in | 0.10 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.06 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 75° 1 NNW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 80° 4 E 1.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 86° 6 E 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 1 WSW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 76° 2 W 1.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 75° 2 W 1.1 ft
- 12:00 am 75° 3 WSW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 am 74° 4 SSW 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 75 / 86 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 82 °F | 4 mph SW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 85 °F | 4 mph S | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 86 °F | 3 mph W | 1.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 87 °F | 3 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 73 / 86 °F | 3 mph WSW | 0.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 87 °F | 4 mph N | 0.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 82 °F | 4 mph N | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 82 °F | 3 mph SE | 0.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 74 / 84 °F | 4 mph E | 2.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 79 °F | 4 mph NE | 2.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 78 °F | 5 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 78 °F | 3 mph S | 3.1 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 79 °F | 5 mph WSW | 3.6 ft |
- Fri 30 Showers 73° / 82° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Showers 74° / 85° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 73° / 86° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 74° / 87° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Showers 73° / 86° 0.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 74° / 87° 0.7 ft
- Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 74° / 82° 0.9 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: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (87 °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 4:57 am (local time).
The sun in Ranai Kota
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:45 am
- Full dark 6:16 pm
- Civil dawn 5:09 am
- Civil dusk 5:51 pm
- Solar noon 11:30 am (73° high)
- Daylight 11 h 59 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:02 pm
- Full dark 6:16 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,342,838 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ranai Kota
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,507 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:52–2:52 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:25–3:25 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:46–8:46 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:03–9:03 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 Ranai Kota
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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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.7 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.85 mi from Ranai Kota) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.1 mi
- 33 ft deep2.7 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.1 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.7 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Tanjong Senoebing 2.1 mi northeast
- Light
- A white flash every 4 s · Fl W 4s
- Range
- 26 nautical miles (30 mi)
- Light height
- 518 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 98 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near Ranai KotaTides nearby
All places in Riau Islands, A to Z (12) →Ranai Kota at a glance
- Town or city of about 8,735 people. Coordinates: 3.940° N, 108.378° E.
- It is 342 mi northeast of Tanjung Pinang, the main place in Riau Islands. The sun rises 13 min earlier and sets 19 min earlier than in Tanjung Pinang.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about Ranai KotaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Ranai Kota?
At 5:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:51 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ranai Kota?
At 5:31 am. First light comes at 4:45 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 12:52–2:52 am, Minor 7:46–8:46 am, Major 1:25–3:25 pm, Minor 8:03–9:03 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ranai Kota?
Showers, from 75 °F to 86 °F, with a light air from the northeast (2 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ranai Kota?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 5.2 s from the northeast. The water is 86.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ranai Kota?
The best time to visit Ranai Kota is from February to March: highs of 85 °F to 87 °F, about 13 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).