Tanjung Balai tides today
- Tide now 12.2 ft ↑ rising · high 11:24 am (12.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:20 am–12:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.1 ft · 88 °F calm (rippled) · 3.8 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 2 mph · 83 °F from the ESE, gusts 11 · drizzle
- Sun 5:48 am–5:52 pm 12 h 5 min of daylight
- Moon 87% · 9:00 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:00 pm
- Best time to dive 11:00 am–12:30 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Tanjung Balai there is high tide at 11:24 am (12.2 ft) and low tides at 5:55 am and 7:07 pm. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:24 am. The sun rises at 5:48 am and sets at 5:52 pm: 12 h 5 min of daylight. The moon is 87% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:00 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:13 am to 3:13 am and from 1:45 pm to 3:45 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.1 ft waves. There's a light air from the east-southeast (2 mph). Drizzle, 83 °F.
Fishing in Tanjung Balai today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:55 am
- Sunrise at 5:48 am
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light cross-shore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 90 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 am to 7:00 am, combines the 5:55 am low tide and sunrise. Also good from 10:20 am to 12:20 pm, with the 11:24 am high tide.
Species with the most records nearby: blue shark, barramundi and bull shark. What you can catch
Beach day in Tanjung Balai
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- Water at 88 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (96% cloud cover)
- Rain (0.01 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.1 ft
0.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 88 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Offshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:07 pm
Low tide at 5:55 am and 7:07 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:24 am. Coefficient 90 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 88 °F, though with clouds and rain.
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 Tanjung Balai
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Tanjung Balai.
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Tides in Tanjung Balai
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:55 am 3.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:24 am 12.2 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 7:07 pm 1.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 min to high tide at 11:24 am.
Tide coefficient 90 for the 11:24 am high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 11.0 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 (12.5 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (0.4 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 10 to 12 (coefficient 97, 10.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 26, 3.2 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 | 5:48 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 5:55 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 11:24 am · 12.2 ft | Low tide 7:07 pm · 1.2 ft | — | Coef. 90 | 87% | Major periods 1:13 am · 1:45 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:48 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 12:05 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 6:27 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 12:04 pm · 11.9 ft | Low tide 7:54 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 86 | 79% | Major periods 2:18 am · 2:50 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:48 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 12:50 am · 8.1 ft | Low tide 7:00 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 12:51 pm · 11.3 ft | Low tide 8:46 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 76 | 68% | Major periods 3:21 am · 3:52 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:47 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 1:46 am · 7.4 ft | Low tide 7:45 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 1:59 pm · 10.5 ft | Low tide 9:47 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 64 | 57% | Major periods 4:22 am · 4:50 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:47 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 3:11 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 9:00 am · 4.6 ft | High tide 3:40 pm · 9.7 ft | Low tide 11:02 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 50 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:43 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:47 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 4:47 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 10:40 am · 4.8 ft | High tide 5:12 pm · 9.3 ft | — | Coef. 43 | 35% | Major periods 6:08 am · 6:32 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:48 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 12:28 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 6:24 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 12:36 pm · 4.3 ft | High tide 6:37 pm · 9.3 ft | Coef. 55 | 25% | Major periods 6:55 am · 7:17 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tanjung Balai has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Kukup (TICON-4), 22 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Tanjung Balai
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Thursday 29: 0.1 ft with a period of 4 s, from the northwest (calm (rippled)).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.7 °F less 2 days ago than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
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 (+3.3 °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 11:21 am (local time).
Diving in Tanjung Balai today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (11:24 am): little current from 11:09 am to 11:50 am
- 0.1 ft swell at 4 s from the northwest: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.4 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:55 am (5:00–6:30 am), high tide 11:24 am (11:09–11:50 am), low tide 7:07 pm (6:40–7:30 pm) and high tide 12:05 am (11:40 pm–12:40 am)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (0.81 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 87.8 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:14 pm. Waning gibbous (87%), rising at 9:00 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 5:50 am to 6:50 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell and light wind, 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
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- Gemilang Jaya 15 4.5 mi
- Sumber Indah 5.7 mi
- Pulau Sambu 8.0 mi
- Pulau Andalas II 11 mi
- TB Cakra 5 / YDA.3414 11 mi
- Geo Lab Barge No 1 12 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.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Tanjung Balai
Now in Tanjung Balai
- Low / high
- 77 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.56 in · 98%
- Clouds
- 99%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 4 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 58
- 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 (+0.00 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light showers | Light showers |
| Temperature | 80° | 79° | 80° | 84° | 82° | 82° | 79° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 W | 3 SW | 4 WSW | 3 SSW | 2 NE | 7 NE | 4 N | 2 NW |
| Gusts | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 5 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.04 in | 0.01 in | 0.06 in | 0.06 in |
- 12:00 pm 82° 2 NE 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 7 NE 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 4 N 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 2 NW 0.1 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 3 NW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 4 W 0.1 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 4 SW 0.1 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 4 SSW 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 77 / 85 °F | 7 mph NW | 0.1 ft | 11:24 am | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 85 °F | 5 mph SSW | 0.1 ft | 12:05 am · 12:04 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 86 °F | 6 mph SSE | 0.1 ft | 12:50 am · 12:51 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 78 / 85 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | 1:46 am · 1:59 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 82 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.1 ft | 3:11 am · 3:40 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 85 °F | 7 mph SSE | 0.1 ft | 4:47 am · 5:12 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 83 °F | 5 mph S | 0.1 ft | 6:24 am · 6:37 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 83 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | 7:33 am · 7:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 86 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.1 ft | 8:17 am · 8:40 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 85 °F | 4 mph ESE | 0.3 ft | 8:52 am · 9:20 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 83 °F | 2 mph N | 0.5 ft | 9:24 am · 9:54 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 79 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.5 ft | 9:53 am · 10:25 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 84 °F | 3 mph WNW | 0.4 ft | 10:20 am · 10:53 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 78 / 82 °F | 4 mph NW | 0.4 ft | 10:44 am · 11:18 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 76° / 85° 0.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 78° / 86° 0.1 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 78° / 85° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 75° / 82° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 76° / 85° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 76° / 83° 0.1 ft
- Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 76° / 83° 0.1 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (86 °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 11:21 am (local time).
The sun in Tanjung Balai
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:02 am
- Full dark 6:38 pm
- Civil dawn 5:26 am
- Civil dusk 6:14 pm
- Solar noon 11:50 am (76° high)
- Daylight 12 h 5 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:24 pm
- Full dark 6:38 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,342,505 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Tanjung Balai
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,507 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:13–3:13 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:45–3:45 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:01–9:01 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:30–9:30 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 Tanjung Balai
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Nearest lighthouse
Tanjung Rambut 1.7 mi east
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 20 s · Fl(3) W 20s
- Range
- 18 nautical miles (21 mi)
- Light height
- 135 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 131 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near Tanjung BalaiTides nearby
- Pekan Serkat21 mi
- Kukup22 mi
- Forest City26 mi
- Boon Lay29 mi
- Iskandar Puteri31 mi
- Jurong Town31 mi
- Pasir Panjang31 mi
- West Coast Village32 mi
- Kampong Java Teban32 mi
- Jurong East32 mi
Tanjung Balai at a glance
- Town or city of about 48,953 people. Coordinates: 1.000° N, 103.422° E.
- It is 72 mi west of Tanjung Pinang, the main place in Riau Islands. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 4 min later than in Tanjung Pinang.
- The nearest tide station, Kukup, is 22 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about Tanjung BalaiQuestions
What time is high tide today in Tanjung Balai?
Today in Tanjung Balai there is high tide at 11:24 am (12.2 ft) and low tides at 5:55 am and 7:07 pm. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in Tanjung Balai?
At 5:52 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Tanjung Balai?
At 5:48 am. First light comes at 5:02 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 1:13–3:13 am, Minor 8:01–9:01 am, Major 1:45–3:45 pm, Minor 8:30–9:30 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Tanjung Balai?
Light showers, from 77 °F to 85 °F, with a light air from the east-southeast (2 mph) and a 98% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Tanjung Balai?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.1 ft waves with a period of 3.8 s from the north-northwest. The water is 88.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Tanjung Balai?
The best time to visit Tanjung Balai is from January to March and from July to August: highs of 85 °F to 87 °F, about 15 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: Kukup station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).