Makassar today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:40–3:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 7:00–9:00 am Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 87 °F smooth · 4.0 s from the south
- Wind · air 2 mph · 77 °F from the ESE, gusts 3 · clear
- Sun 5:38 am–5:54 pm 12 h 17 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:07 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:07 pm
- Best time to dive 10:30 am–1:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Pressure 29.88 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Makassar the sun rises at 5:38 am and sets at 5:54 pm: 12 h 17 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:07 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:06 am to 3:06 am and from 1:38 pm to 3:38 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light air from the east-southeast (2 mph). Clear, 77 °F.
Fishing in Makassar today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:38–3:38 pm
- Steady pressure (29.80 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) 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, 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:30 pm to 6:20 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:10 am to 3:10 am, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: kawakawa, narrow-barred Spanish mackerel and skipjack tuna. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Makassar, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Makassar
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 95 °F: hot
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 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 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Makassar, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 87 °F, though with 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 Makassar
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- Pantai Indah Bosowa 3.3 mi · W
- Parking
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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Makassar
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Tides in Makassar
Tides in Makassar: not available yet
There is no tide station near Makassar, 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 Bantaeng · 45 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Makassar
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 1.6 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.2 °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 warms over the next few days: about 88.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 4:54 am (local time).
Surf in Makassar today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.4 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 5:16 am · sunrise 5:38 am · sunset 5:54 pm · last light 6:16 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 86.9 °F–87.8 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:16 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 Makassar today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.9 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the south-southeast (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 86.9–87.8 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:16 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:07 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also good from 5:40 am to 8:30 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 5:50 pm, with little swell and light wind, though with current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Makassar, 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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- Van Nek 3.0 mi
- Surabaya 12 mi
- Wreck 4.8 mi
- Nemo Diving Makassar 0.7 mi
- Laut Sulawesi 1.0 mi
- Dolphin Diving Club 1.0 mi
- Wakatobi, Tomia 2.9 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 Makassar
Now in Makassar
- Low / high
- 77 / 93 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 88%
- Clouds
- 3%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Poor · 61
- 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 (+0.01 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 80° | 78° | 79° | 88° | 91° | 93° | 89° | 82° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SE | 3 E | 1 ENE | 4 NW | 7 WNW | 6 WNW | 4 NW | 2 SW |
| Gusts | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 4 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.1 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 79° 1 ENE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 88° 4 NW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 91° 7 WNW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 93° 6 WNW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 89° 4 NW 1.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 82° 2 SW 1.5 ft
- 12:00 am 80° 1 W 1.3 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 2 SSW 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 77 / 93 °F | 7 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 92 °F | 9 mph SW | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 77 / 91 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 89 °F | 8 mph SSW | 0.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 88 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 90 °F | 5 mph W | 1.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 87 °F | 7 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 86 °F | 6 mph SSW | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 77 / 87 °F | 5 mph SSE | 0.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 77 / 87 °F | 10 mph SE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 88 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.0 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 90 °F | 10 mph W | 1.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 85 °F | 7 mph SE | 0.8 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 77 / 85 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.5 ft |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 77° / 92° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 77° / 91° 1.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 77° / 89° 0.8 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 76° / 88° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 76° / 90° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 78° / 87° 1.2 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 78° / 86° 1.0 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 wind on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.2 °F; normal high: 90 °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 4:54 am (local time).
The sun in Makassar
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:51 am
- Full dark 6:41 pm
- Civil dawn 5:16 am
- Civil dusk 6:16 pm
- Solar noon 11:46 am (82° high)
- Daylight 12 h 17 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:26 pm
- Full dark 6:41 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,583 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Makassar
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:06–3:06 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:38–3:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:40–8:40 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:37–9:37 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 Makassar
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Anjungan Pantai Losari 1.7 mi
- Jetty 3.1 mi
- Jetty 3.2 mi
- Jetty 3.3 mi
- Jetty 3.6 mi
- Jetty 3.6 mi
- Anjungan Tanjung Bunga 3.1 mi
- Pelabuhan Makassar 2.5 mi
- Matano Fishing 2.1 mi
- Toko Tiga Alat Pancing 4.5 mi
- Istana Pancing 4.5 mi
- SPBU Veteran Selatan 74-901-08 1.0 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 160 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.55 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 17 ft.
From the shoreline (2.4 mi from Makassar) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep160 ft
- 33 ft deep0.55 mi
- 66 ft deep2.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 17 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 (2.1 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).
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
Quay, S. end 2.5 mi northwest
- Light
- A white flash every 3 s · Fl W 3s
- Range
- 18 nautical miles (21 mi)
- Light height
- 105 ft above sea level
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near MakassarTides nearby
- Cambacaddi2.8 mi
- Ujungparappak3.5 mi
- Tarallawe4.1 mi
- Galesong12 mi
- Biringkassi24 mi
- Topejawa25 mi
- Bantaeng45 mi
- Bombong47 mi
Makassar at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,474,393 people. Coordinates: 5.149° S, 119.432° E.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Ujung Pandang (2.3 mi), Jembatan Hatta (2.4 mi), Pangkalan Sukarno (2.5 mi).
Questions about MakassarQuestions
What time is sunset today in Makassar?
At 5:54 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:16 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Makassar?
At 5:37 am. First light comes at 4:51 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 1:06–3:06 am, Minor 7:40–8:40 am, Major 1:38–3:38 pm, Minor 8:37–9:37 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Makassar?
Light drizzle, from 77 °F to 93 °F, with a light air from the east-southeast (2 mph) and a 88% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Makassar?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 4.0 s from the south. The water is 86.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Makassar?
The best time to visit Makassar is from July to September: highs of 92 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 8 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).