Kure tides today
- Tide now 2.6 ft ↑ rising · high 11:43 am (12.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:50–5:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 9:00 am–2:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.4 ft · 73 °F smooth · 2.4 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 55 °F from the NNE, gusts 11 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:26 am–5:20 pm 10 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 7:33 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:33 pm
- Best time to dive 11:20 am–12:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Kure there are high tides at 11:43 am (12.3 ft) and 11:21 pm (10.6 ft) and low tides at 5:08 am and 5:43 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:43 am. The sun rises at 6:26 am and sets at 5:20 pm: 10 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:33 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:11 am to 3:11 am and from 1:43 pm to 3:43 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northeast (6 mph). Mainly clear, 55 °F.
Fishing in Kure today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:43 pm
- Sunset at 5:20 pm, golden hour from 4:45 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light offshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:50 pm to 5:50 pm, combines the 5:43 pm low tide and sunset. Also good from 10:20 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:21 pm high tide, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 10:40 am to 12:40 pm, with the 11:43 am high tide.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, red seabream, blackhead seabream and John Dory. What you can catch
Beach day in Kure
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.3 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.3 ft
0.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Offshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:43 pm
Low tide at 5:08 am and 5:43 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:43 am and 11:21 pm.
The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °F, though with cool air. 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with little wind, a calm sea, water at 73 °F and low tide at 5:43 pm, though with clouds and cool air.
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Tides in Kure
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:08 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:43 am 12.3 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 5:43 pm 4.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:21 pm 10.6 ft · coef. 84
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 53 min to high tide at 11:43 am.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 11:43 am high tide and 84 for the 11:21 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 12.4 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 August 13 (12.9 ft) and the lowest, on December 26 (-1.2 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above NLLW. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. NLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 27 (coefficient 101, 12.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 28, 4.7 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 | 6:26 am · 5:20 pm | Low tide 5:08 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:43 am · 12.3 ft | Low tide 5:43 pm · 4.0 ft | High tide 11:21 pm · 10.6 ft | Coef. 89 | 88% | Major periods 1:11 am · 1:43 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:27 am · 5:19 pm | Low tide 5:49 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:31 pm · 11.7 ft | Low tide 6:29 pm · 4.8 ft | — | Coef. 78 | 80% | Major periods 2:16 am · 2:48 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:28 am · 5:18 pm | High tide 12:01 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 6:35 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 1:27 pm · 11.0 ft | Low tide 7:26 pm · 5.5 ft | Coef. 71 | 69% | Major periods 3:20 am · 3:51 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:29 am · 5:17 pm | High tide 12:51 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 7:31 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 2:37 pm · 10.3 ft | Low tide 8:46 pm · 5.8 ft | Coef. 57 | 58% | Major periods 4:20 am · 4:49 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:30 am · 5:16 pm | High tide 2:02 am · 8.4 ft | Low tide 8:48 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 4:01 pm · 10.0 ft | Low tide 10:24 pm · 5.5 ft | Coef. 46 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:16 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:31 am · 5:15 pm | High tide 3:51 am · 8.1 ft | Low tide 10:23 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 5:20 pm · 10.1 ft | Low tide 11:44 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 48 | 36% | Major periods 6:07 am · 6:31 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:32 am · 5:14 pm | High tide 5:35 am · 8.7 ft | Low tide 11:48 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 6:21 pm · 10.3 ft | — | Coef. 58 | 26% | Major periods 6:54 am · 7:17 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above NLLW. 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 Kure station (Japan Coast Guard), 1.1 mi from Kure. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Japan Coast Guard, Hydrographic and Oceanographic Department, https://www1.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/TIDE/gauge/index_eng.php. Edited by Open Waters: constituent names, units and phases converted; tidal datums derived. Licensed Government Standard Terms of Use 2.0 (https://www1.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/copyright.html). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Kure
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 2.1 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south-southwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.9 °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 71.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.3 °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 6:50 am (local time).
Diving in Kure today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:43 am): little current from 11:28 am to 12:00 pm
- 0.3 ft swell at 2 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:08 am (4:53–5:23 am), high tide 11:43 am (11:28 am–12:00 pm), low tide 5:43 pm (5:28–6:00 pm) and high tide 11:21 pm (10:50–11:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.0 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:46 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 7:33 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines slack water at high 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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Weather in Kure
Now in Kure
- Low / high
- 53 / 68 °F
- Rain
- 0.13 in · 92%
- Clouds
- 29%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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: −0.17 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 | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 55° | 54° | 53° | 61° | 67° | 68° | 66° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NE | 6 NNE | 6 NNE | 5 NE | 3 S | 4 SSW | 6 E | 1 ESE |
| Gusts | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Waves | 0.2 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in |
- 6:00 am 53° 6 NNE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 61° 5 NE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 67° 3 S 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 68° 4 SSW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 66° 6 E 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 1 ESE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 65° 5 SSW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 1 NW 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 68 °F | 6 mph ENE | 0.4 ft | 11:43 am · 11:21 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 71 °F | 13 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | 12:31 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 57 / 71 °F | 11 mph WNW | 0.5 ft | 12:01 am · 1:27 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 52 / 65 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.1 ft | 12:51 am · 2:37 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 72 °F | 17 mph N | 2.1 ft | 2:02 am · 4:01 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 68 °F | 12 mph N | 0.3 ft | 3:51 am · 5:20 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 62 °F | 10 mph NNE | 0.5 ft | 5:35 am · 6:21 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 69 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 6:46 am · 7:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 65 °F | 12 mph N | 0.6 ft | 7:38 am · 7:47 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 61 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.5 ft | 8:22 am · 8:22 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 54 / 63 °F | 9 mph N | 2.4 ft | 9:01 am · 8:54 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 60 °F | 10 mph N | 1.9 ft | 9:37 am · 9:23 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 62 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.8 ft | 10:12 am · 9:52 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 53 / 62 °F | 10 mph SW | 1.4 ft | 10:47 am · 10:19 pm |
- Fri 30 Light rain 62° / 71° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 57° / 71° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 52° / 65° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 58° / 72° 2.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 55° / 68° 0.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 56° / 62° 0.5 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 58° / 69° 0.5 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (67 °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 6:50 am (local time).
The sun in Kure
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:31 am
- Full dark 6:15 pm
- Civil dawn 6:01 am
- Civil dusk 5:46 pm
- Solar noon 11:53 am (42° high)
- Daylight 10 h 54 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:45 pm
- Full dark 6:15 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,469 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kure
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:11–3:11 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:43–3:43 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:22–10:22 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:03–8:03 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 Kure
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- 海上自衛隊呉基地Fバース 1.1 mi
- 潜水艦桟橋 1.1 mi
- Jetty 0.7 mi
- Jetty 1.7 mi
- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Jetty 2.0 mi
- Jetty 2.0 mi
- Marina 1.7 mi
- Marina 1.8 mi
- Marina 2.3 mi
- マリンハーバー吉浦 2.8 mi
- Point 2.0 mi
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Tides near KureTides nearby
- Etajima5.0 mi
- Saka7.5 mi
- Hiroshima13 mi
- Miyajima15 mi
- Gion15 mi
- Hatsukaichi16 mi
- Ōno-hara17 mi
- Ōtake20 mi
- Waki20 mi
- Sakaridani20 mi
Kure at a glance
- Town or city of about 214,592 people. Coordinates: 34.232° N, 132.567° E.
- It is 13 mi southeast of Hiroshima, the main place in Hiroshima. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Hiroshima.
- The nearest tide station, Kure, is 1.1 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Yoshiura-kō (3.1 mi).
Questions about KureQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kure?
Today in Kure there are high tides at 11:43 am (12.3 ft) and 11:21 pm (10.6 ft) and low tides at 5:08 am and 5:43 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Kure?
At 5:20 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:46 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kure?
At 6:27 am. First light comes at 5:32 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 1:11–3:11 am, Minor 9:22–10:22 am, Major 1:43–3:43 pm, Minor 7:03–8:03 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kure?
Heavy drizzle, from 53 °F to 68 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northeast (6 mph) and a 92% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kure?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.4 ft waves with a period of 2.4 s from the east-southeast. The water is 73.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kure?
The best time to visit Kure is in October and in May: highs of 72 °F to 73 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 6 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: Kure station of the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Department of the Japan Coast Guard. 出典：海上保安庁ホームページ, under the Government of Japan Standard Terms of Use 2.0; harmonic constants adapted by Open Waters, via Slackwater database (changes) (海上保安庁海洋情報部「潮汐調和定数」を加工して作成). Not an official Japan Coast Guard publication. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).