Padang tides today
- Tide now 3.2 ft ↑ rising · high 8:11 am (3.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 8:50–9:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 12:00–4:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 86 °F smooth · 8.6 s from the south
- Wind · air 2 mph · 76 °F from the WNW, gusts 5 · light showers
- Sun 5:58 am–6:07 pm 12 h 9 min of daylight
- Moon 87% · 9:17 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:17 pm
- Best time to dive 12:50–2:20 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Padang there are high tides at 8:11 am (3.3 ft) and 8:34 pm (4.8 ft) and low tides at 2:11 am and 1:34 pm. Tide coefficient 99. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 8:11 am. The sun rises at 5:58 am and sets at 6:07 pm: 12 h 9 min of daylight. The moon is 87% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:17 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:26 am to 3:26 am and from 1:58 pm to 3:58 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a light air from the west-northwest (2 mph). Light showers, 76 °F.
Fishing in Padang today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 8:34 pm, coefficient 94
- Minor period 8:47–9:47 pm (moonrise)
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 99 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 pm to 9:30 pm, combines the 8:34 pm high tide and moonrise. Also good from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, with the 1:34 pm low tide and a major period.
Beach day in Padang
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 1:34 pm: more sand
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 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 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 4 mph
Onshore breeze (4 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:34 pm
Low tide at 2:11 am and 1:34 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:11 am and 8:34 pm. Coefficient 99 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea, water at 87 °F and low tide at 1:34 pm, 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 Padang
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- Pantai Air Manis 2.9 mi · S
- Parking
- Pantai Ujuang Batu 6.0 mi · N
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Tides in Padang
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:11 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 8:11 am 3.3 ft · coef. 99
- ▼ Low tide 1:34 pm 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:34 pm 4.8 ft · coef. 94
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 45 min to high tide at 8:11 am.
Tide coefficient 99 for the 8:11 am high tide and 94 for the 8:34 pm high tide. Spring tides. 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 November 26 (5.2 ft) and the lowest, on March 22 (0.2 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 27 to 28 (coefficient 105, 4.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 26, 0.5 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 | 5:58 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 2:11 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 8:11 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 1:34 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 8:34 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 99 | 87% | Major periods 1:26 am · 1:58 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:58 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 2:54 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 8:58 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 2:15 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:24 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 88 | 79% | Major periods 2:31 am · 3:03 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:58 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 3:41 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 9:54 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 3:01 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 10:20 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 74 | 68% | Major periods 3:34 am · 4:05 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:58 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 4:35 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 11:06 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 3:55 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 11:28 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 58 | 57% | Major periods 4:34 am · 5:03 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:58 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 5:46 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 12:31 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 5:07 pm · 1.8 ft | — | Coef. 46 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:30 am · 5:56 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:58 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 12:44 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 7:26 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 1:52 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 6:58 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 44 | 35% | Major periods 6:20 am · 6:44 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:58 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 2:01 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 8:45 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 2:59 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 9:01 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 52 | 25% | Major periods 7:07 am · 7:30 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
Tides from the Padang station (TICON-4), 3.6 mi from Padang. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 Padang
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west 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 Friday 30: 1.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the south (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 warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °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 7:26 am (local time).
Surf in Padang today
Surf today
Poor- 0.7–1.0 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 0.9 ft swell at 9 s from the south-southeast, a bit short; it hits this coast at an angle
- Almost no wind (0 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 1:34 pm)
- Light: First light 5:37 am · sunrise 5:58 am · sunset 6:07 pm · last light 6:28 pm
- Tide: low 2:11 am (0.6 ft), high 8:11 am (3.3 ft), low 1:34 pm (0.6 ft) and high 8:34 pm (4.8 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 86.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 10 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, has glassy water, though with small 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 Padang today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (1:34 pm): little current from 1:19 pm to 1:50 pm
- 0.9 ft swell at 9 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:11 am (1:50–2:30 am), high tide 8:11 am (7:50–8:30 am), low tide 1:34 pm (1:19–1:50 pm) and high tide 8:34 pm (8:10–8:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (1.42 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 86.2 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:28 pm. Waning gibbous (87%), rising at 9:17 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 pm to 2:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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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
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Weather in Padang
Now in Padang
- Low / high
- 75 / 79 °F
- Rain
- 1.22 in · 96%
- Clouds
- 94%
- Humidity
- 97%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 42
- 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 (+0.05 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 | Light showers | Showers | Heavy drizzle | Light showers | Drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle |
| Temperature | 78° | 76° | 75° | 77° | 79° | 79° | 78° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 NNW | 2 NNE | 1 NNW | 4 WNW | 1 WNW | 2 S | 1 ESE | 1 SE |
| Gusts | 4 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Waves | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.06 in | 0.14 in | 0.04 in | 0.05 in | 0.04 in | 0.04 in | 0.03 in | 0.03 in |
- 9:00 am 77° 4 WNW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 79° 1 WNW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 2 S 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 78° 1 ESE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 1 SE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 3 SE 1.3 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 2 SSE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 2 SSE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 75 / 79 °F | 4 mph WNW | 1.5 ft | 8:11 am · 8:34 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 83 °F | 9 mph SSE | 1.8 ft | 8:58 am · 9:24 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 84 °F | 6 mph ENE | 1.5 ft | 9:54 am · 10:20 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 85 °F | 7 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | 11:06 am · 11:28 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 83 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | 12:31 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 82 °F | 5 mph E | 1.6 ft | 12:44 am · 1:52 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 81 °F | 4 mph SE | 1.6 ft | 2:01 am · 2:59 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 81 °F | 4 mph SE | 1.5 ft | 3:11 am · 3:55 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 77 / 82 °F | 4 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 4:10 am · 4:41 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 80 °F | 4 mph NE | 2.3 ft | 5:00 am · 5:23 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 75 / 80 °F | 4 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 5:44 am · 6:00 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 75 / 83 °F | 4 mph SE | 2.0 ft | 6:23 am · 6:35 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 75 / 81 °F | 5 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | 6:58 am · 7:07 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 76 / 83 °F | 4 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | 7:29 am · 7:38 pm |
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 76° / 83° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 74° / 84° 1.5 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 75° / 85° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 76° / 83° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 74° / 82° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Showers 75° / 81° 1.6 ft
- Thu 5 Light showers 75° / 81° 1.5 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−7.2 °F; normal high: 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 7:26 am (local time).
The sun in Padang
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:12 am
- Full dark 6:53 pm
- Civil dawn 5:37 am
- Civil dusk 6:28 pm
- Solar noon 12:02 pm (78° high)
- Daylight 12 h 9 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:39 pm
- Full dark 6:53 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,342,298 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Padang
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,507 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:26–3:26 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:58–3:58 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:09–9:09 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:47–9:47 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 Padang
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Dermaga Umum Teluk Bayur 3.6 mi
- Dermaga Semen Padang 3.7 mi
- Dermaga Batu bara 3.7 mi
- Dermaga Container 3.7 mi
- Jembatan Dermaga 3.9 mi
- Dermaga Tanker 4.0 mi
- Pembatas Badai 4.0 mi
- Raisya Fishing Shop 3.0 mi
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (900 ft from Padang) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.6 mi
- 33 ft deep1.1 mi
- 66 ft deep1.7 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.6 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 1.1 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.
Tides near PadangTides nearby
- Airmanis2.7 mi
- Pampangan2.8 mi
- Taluk Batung3.6 mi
- Pariaman28 mi
- Painan32 mi
- Telukbatung34 mi
- Sungaisarikmalai42 mi
- Tarok42 mi
- Gasangadang46 mi
- Jilatang47 mi
Padang at a glance
- Town or city of about 942,938 people. Coordinates: 0.949° S, 100.354° E.
- The nearest tide station, Padang, is 3.6 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about PadangQuestions
What time is high tide today in Padang?
Today in Padang there are high tides at 8:11 am (3.3 ft) and 8:34 pm (4.8 ft) and low tides at 2:11 am and 1:34 pm. Tide coefficient 99.
What time is sunset today in Padang?
At 6:07 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:28 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Padang?
At 5:58 am. First light comes at 5:12 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 1:26–3:26 am, Minor 8:09–9:09 am, Major 1:58–3:58 pm, Minor 8:47–9:47 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Padang?
Showers, from 75 °F to 79 °F, with a light air from the west-northwest (2 mph) and a 96% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Padang?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 8.6 s from the south. The water is 86.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Padang?
Any time of year is good for Padang: highs range from 86 °F to 88 °F through the year.
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: Padang 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).