Kōzaki today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:10–3:10 pm fair day · 4/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 2/10
- Waves 3.5 ft slight · 5.9 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 60 °F from the ENE, gusts 17 · overcast
- Sun 5:57 am–4:46 pm 10 h 49 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 6:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:55 pm
- Best time to dive 8:20–11:20 am great day · 9/10
- Pressure 30.36 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Kōzaki the sun rises at 5:57 am and sets at 4:46 pm: 10 h 49 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:39 am to 2:39 am and from 1:11 pm to 3:11 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 3.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (9 mph). Overcast, 60 °F.
Fishing in Kōzaki today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 12:39–2:39 am
- Rising pressure (+0.53 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (3.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:40 am to 2:40 am, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:10 pm to 3:10 pm, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:30 am to 6:30 am, with sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, Japanese seabass, blackhead seabream and Japanese amberjack. October is one of the months when these are seen most: blackhead seabream. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Kōzaki, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Kōzaki
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (9 mph)
- Cloudy (83% cloud cover)
- Feels like 60 °F: chilly for the beach
- Calm for swimming: 3.0 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.0 ft
3.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 9 mph
Cross-shore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Kōzaki, 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 Kōzaki
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Kōzaki.
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Webcams near Kōzaki
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Tides in Kōzaki
Tides in Kōzaki: not available yet
There is no tide station near Kōzaki, 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 Kashima · 14 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Kōzaki
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.8 ft
- Significant3.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 6.7 ft with a period of 8 s, from the southeast (moderate).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:31 am (local time).
Diving in Kōzaki today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 3.4 ft surface waves
- Light cross-shore wind (9 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 6.2 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:13 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 6:55 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:20 am to 11:20 am, combines light wind and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Kōzaki, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Kōzaki.
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Weather in Kōzaki
Now in Kōzaki
- Low / high
- 53 / 62 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 36%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 58%
- Dew pointDew point
- 45 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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: −0.50 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 53° | 54° | 53° | 59° | 62° | 62° | 59° | 59° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNE | 7 NNE | 4 N | 9 ENE | 6 NE | 6 ENE | 3 NNE | 2 W |
| Gusts | 13 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 2 |
| Waves | 3.9 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.9 ft | 3.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 59° 9 ENE 3.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 62° 6 NE 3.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 62° 6 ENE 2.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 59° 3 NNE 2.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 59° 2 W 3.4 ft
- 12:00 am 57° 3 WNW 3.9 ft
- 3:00 am 57° 3 NW 4.6 ft
- 6:00 am 57° 0 S 5.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 62 °F | 9 mph NE | 3.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 57 / 64 °F | 3 mph NW | 6.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 55 / 71 °F | 7 mph WNW | 5.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 52 / 62 °F | 7 mph NE | 5.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 61 °F | 8 mph N | 4.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 68 °F | 11 mph NE | 5.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 58 / 60 °F | 12 mph NE | 6.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 64 °F | 11 mph NNW | 7.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 69 °F | 12 mph N | 5.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 58 °F | 11 mph NE | 6.3 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 52 / 57 °F | 10 mph NE | 5.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 58 °F | 11 mph NNE | 6.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 49 / 61 °F | 7 mph N | 5.5 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 48 / 58 °F | 6 mph NNE | 4.2 ft |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 57° / 64° 6.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 55° / 71° 5.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 52° / 62° 5.1 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 58° / 61° 4.9 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 53° / 68° 5.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 58° / 60° 6.4 ft
- Thu 5 Light rain 55° / 64° 7.7 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.6 °F; normal high: 66 °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 9:31 am (local time).
The sun in Kōzaki
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:01 am
- Full dark 5:43 pm
- Civil dawn 5:31 am
- Civil dusk 5:13 pm
- Solar noon 11:22 am (41° high)
- Daylight 10 h 49 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:11 pm
- Full dark 5:43 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,997 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kōzaki
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:39–2:39 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:11–3:11 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:55–9:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:25–7:25 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 Kōzaki
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near KōzakiTides nearby
- Katori-shi5.6 mi
- Inzai14 mi
- Fukawa14 mi
- Kashima14 mi
- Kamisu15 mi
- Hokota18 mi
- Asahi19 mi
- Narashino25 mi
- Kemigawa25 mi
- Katakai25 mi
Kōzaki at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,884 people. Coordinates: 35.900° N, 140.400° E.
- It is 26 mi northeast of Chiba, the main place in Chiba. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Chiba.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about KōzakiQuestions
What time is sunset today in Kōzaki?
At 4:46 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kōzaki?
At 5:58 am. First light comes at 5:02 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 12:39–2:39 am, Minor 8:55–9:55 am, Major 1:11–3:11 pm, Minor 6:25–7:25 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kōzaki?
Overcast, from 53 °F to 62 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (9 mph) and a 36% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kōzaki?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.5 ft waves with a period of 5.9 s from the northeast.
When is the best time to visit Kōzaki?
The best time to visit Kōzaki is from July to August and in May: highs of 71 °F to 85 °F, about 12 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).