Ōkawa today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 0.0 ft · 72 °F calm (glassy) · 4.2 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 1 mph · 63 °F from the NW, gusts 8 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:34 am–5:30 pm 10 h 56 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 7:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:46 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.24 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Ōkawa the sun rises at 6:34 am and sets at 5:30 pm: 10 h 56 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:20 am to 3:20 am and from 1:53 pm to 3:53 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is calm (glassy), with 0.0 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (1 mph). Mainly clear, 63 °F.
Fishing in Ōkawa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:53–3:53 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:20 pm to 8:20 pm, with moonrise and falling pressure. Also good from 6:10 am to 7:10 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, red seabream, Japanese seabass and blackhead seabream. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Ōkawa, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Ōkawa
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
- Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
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 72 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 4 mph
Onshore breeze (4 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Ōkawa, 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 Ōkawa
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Ōkawa.
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Webcams near Ōkawa
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Tides in Ōkawa
Tides in Ōkawa: not available yet
There is no tide station near Ōkawa, 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 Yanagawa · 3.0 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Ōkawa
Sea stateSea state: calm (glassy)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.0 ft
- Significant0.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 1.2 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south-southeast (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.2 °F more 2 days ago than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer than the forecast says.
Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 69.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.0 °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 9:41 am (local time).
Diving in Ōkawa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.0 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the east, weak (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 71.6 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:56 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 7:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Ōkawa, 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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Weather in Ōkawa
Now in Ōkawa
- Low / high
- 47 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.07 in · 93%
- Clouds
- 44%
- Humidity
- 67%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 37
- 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: −0.06 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 | Clear | Clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 52° | 49° | 48° | 60° | 69° | 67° | 64° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NE | 2 NE | 2 ENE | 1 N | 4 SW | 4 WSW | 1 N | 3 E |
| Gusts | 9 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 6 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.0 ft | 0.0 ft | 0.0 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 9:00 am 60° 1 N 0.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 69° 4 SW 0.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 4 WSW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 1 N 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 3 E 0.1 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 3 SSW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 am 63° 2 SW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 3 SSE 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 47 / 69 °F | 4 mph NE | 0.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 57 / 73 °F | 6 mph SW | 0.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 72 °F | 6 mph W | 0.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 70 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 75 °F | 12 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 68 °F | 8 mph NNE | 0.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 64 °F | 8 mph NNE | 0.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 73 °F | 3 mph ENE | 0.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 64 °F | 11 mph N | 0.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 61 °F | 10 mph NE | 0.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 68 °F | 3 mph NNW | — | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 60 °F | 9 mph N | — | |
| Tue 10 | 44 / 61 °F | 7 mph N | — | |
| Wed 11 | 44 / 62 °F | 2 mph SSE | — |
- Fri 30 Light rain 57° / 73° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 51° / 72° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 70° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 57° / 75° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 55° / 68° 0.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 56° / 64° 0.3 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 57° / 73° 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.5 °F; normal high: 71 °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 9:41 am (local time).
The sun in Ōkawa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:39 am
- Full dark 6:25 pm
- Civil dawn 6:08 am
- Civil dusk 5:56 pm
- Solar noon 12:02 pm (43° high)
- Daylight 10 h 56 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:56 pm
- Full dark 6:25 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,321 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ōkawa
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:20–3:20 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:53–3:53 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:28–10:28 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:16–8:16 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 Ōkawa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jomon Kanko River Tour Station 3.3 mi
- Wharf 3.5 mi
- Shogetsu River Tour Station (Yanagawa Kanko Kaihatsu) 3.5 mi
- 筑後川導流堤;デ・レ－ケ堤 1.0 mi
- 筑後川導流堤;デ・レ－ケ堤 1.0 mi
- 筑後川導流堤;デ・レ－ケ堤 1.7 mi
- 筑後川導流堤;デ・レ－ケ堤 3.0 mi
- Boat ramp 6.9 mi
- Marina 6.6 mi
- 広江漁港 5.4 mi
- 高田つり具店 1.3 mi
- タックルベリー 5.0 mi
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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Tides near ŌkawaTides nearby
- Yanagawa3.0 mi
- Saga4.8 mi
- Setaka6.5 mi
- Kurume11 mi
- Ōmuta13 mi
- Arao16 mi
- Tara17 mi
- Kashima18 mi
- Nagasu19 mi
- Tamana21 mi
Ōkawa at a glance
- Town or city of about 39,223 people. Coordinates: 33.206° N, 130.375° E.
- It is 27 mi south of Fukuoka, the main place in Fukuoka. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Fukuoka.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Wakatsu Kō (0.9 mi), Morodomi-kō (1.3 mi).
Questions about ŌkawaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Ōkawa?
At 5:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:56 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ōkawa?
At 6:35 am. First light comes at 5:40 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 1:20–3:20 am, Minor 9:28–10:28 am, Major 1:53–3:53 pm, Minor 7:16–8:16 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ōkawa?
Drizzle, from 47 °F to 69 °F, with a light air from the northwest (1 mph) and a 93% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ōkawa?
Calm (glassy) (Douglas 0): 0.0 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the east-northeast. The water is 71.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ōkawa?
The best time to visit Ōkawa is in October and in May: highs of 76 °F to 77 °F, about 8 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).