Makubetsu tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 12:05 pm (0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:00 am–1:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.5 ft · 55 °F moderate · 5.9 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 40 °F from the W, gusts 26 · overcast
- Sun 6:07 am–4:25 pm 10 h 18 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 6:08 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:08 pm
- Best time to dive 11:10 am–1:40 pm average day · 6/10
- High Wave Advisory (波浪注意報) · Wakkanai City: waves up to 13 ft, take care. Until further notice. Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), issued Wed 28, 9:56 pm · Public Data License 1.0
Official text
Japanese
宗谷地方波浪警報・注意報
宗谷地方では、高波に注意してください。
稚内市：波浪注意報（継続）
波高：４メートル出典：気象庁ホームページ (https://www.jma.go.jp/). TidePlanet has extracted this area’s warnings from the JMA’s, translated their names and converted their figures to the chosen units: this is not an official JMA publication.
- Gale Advisory (強風注意報) · Wakkanai City: winds up to 34 mph on land, take care. Until further notice. Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), issued Wed 28, 9:56 pm · Public Data License 1.0
Official text
Japanese
宗谷地方暴風（雪）警報・注意報
宗谷地方では、強風に注意してください。
稚内市：強風注意報（継続）
陸上 最大風速：１５メートル
最大風速：１８メートル出典：気象庁ホームページ (https://www.jma.go.jp/). TidePlanet has extracted this area’s warnings from the JMA’s, translated their names and converted their figures to the chosen units: this is not an official JMA publication.
Today in Makubetsu there is high tide at 3:15 am (1.3 ft) and low tide at 12:05 pm. Tide coefficient 108. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:05 pm. The sun rises at 6:07 am and sets at 4:25 pm: 10 h 18 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:08 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:33 am to 2:33 am and from 1:05 pm to 3:05 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 5.5 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (13 mph). Overcast, 40 °F.
Fishing in Makubetsu today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 12:05 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.51 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (4.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 108 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, combines the 12:05 pm low tide and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Beach day in Makubetsu
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 12:05 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (91% cloud cover)
- Feels like 35 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.26 in)
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 5.8 ft waves every 6 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.8 ft
5.8 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 55 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:05 pm
Low tide at 12:05 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:15 am.
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 Makubetsu
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Tides in Makubetsu
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:15 am 1.3 ft · coef. 108
- ▼ Next low tide 12:05 pm 0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 17 min to low tide at 12:05 pm.
Tide coefficient 108 for the 3:15 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.0 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 July 15 (1.4 ft) and the lowest, on February 17 (-0.2 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
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 come from October 30 to 31 (coefficient 115, 1.0 ft range). The smallest, on October 24 (coefficient 20, 0.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:07 am · 4:25 pm | High tide 3:15 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 12:05 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 108 | 88% | Major periods 12:33 am · 1:05 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:08 am · 4:24 pm | High tide 3:07 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 1:21 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 115 | 80% | Major periods 1:37 am · 2:09 pm | High |
| Sat 31 | 6:10 am · 4:22 pm | High tide 3:11 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 3:28 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 114 | 69% | Major periods 2:41 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:11 am · 4:21 pm | High tide 3:38 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 5:28 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 107 | 58% | Major periods 3:42 am · 4:10 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:13 am · 4:19 pm | High tide 4:12 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 6:52 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 96 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:38 am · 5:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:14 am · 4:18 pm | High tide 4:49 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 7:55 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 79 | 36% | Major periods 5:29 am · 5:53 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:15 am · 4:17 pm | High tide 11:13 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 8:41 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 51 | 26% | Major periods 6:16 am · 6:39 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
Makubetsu has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Wakkanai (UHSLC, TICON-4), 7.0 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
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 Makubetsu
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.8 ft
- Significant5.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 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 Sunday 1: 8.9 ft with a period of 7 s, from the northwest (rough).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 52.6 °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 8:48 am (local time).
Surf in Makubetsu today
Surf today
Fair- 2.4–3.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.5 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide
- Light: First light 5:36 am · sunrise 6:07 am · sunset 4:25 pm · last light 4:56 pm
- Tide: high 3:15 am (1.3 ft) and low 12:05 pm (0.2 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 54.7 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 49 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 10:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell.
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 Makubetsu today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (12:05 pm): little current from 11:40 am to 12:40 pm
- 3.8 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:15 am (2:10–3:50 am) and low tide 12:05 pm (11:40 am–12:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 5.6 ft at 7 s) and rain (0.93 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.7 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 4:56 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 6:08 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 1:40 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell.
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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Makubetsu.
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Weather in Makubetsu
Now in Makubetsu
- Low / high
- 35 / 44 °F
- Rain
- 1.04 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 95%
- Humidity
- 53%
- Dew pointDew point
- 25 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.55 inHg. 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 snow | Light snow | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast | Drizzle | Rain | Rain |
| Temperature | 35° | 35° | 36° | 41° | 41° | 43° | 40° | 42° |
| Wind (mph) | 16 WNW | 17 WNW | 14 W | 13 W | 8 WSW | 11 SSW | 11 SSE | 12 S |
| Gusts | 30 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 24 |
| Waves | 6.8 ft | 6.2 ft | 6.0 ft | 5.4 ft | 4.4 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.17 in | 0.11 in |
- 9:00 am 41° 13 W 5.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 41° 8 WSW 4.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 43° 11 SSW 3.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 40° 11 SSE 3.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 42° 12 S 3.7 ft
- 12:00 am 44° 13 S 3.3 ft
- 3:00 am 47° 7 SSW 3.0 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 12 SSW 3.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 35 / 44 °F | 17 mph WSW | 6.8 ft | 3:15 am | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 55 °F | 18 mph SSW | 3.8 ft | 3:07 am | |
| Sat 31 | 37 / 53 °F | 18 mph W | 6.7 ft | 3:11 am | |
| Sun 1 | 34 / 37 °F | 23 mph WNW | 8.9 ft | 3:38 am | |
| Mon 2 | 36 / 44 °F | 11 mph SW | 4.3 ft | 4:12 am | |
| Tue 3 | 37 / 40 °F | 16 mph WNW | 3.1 ft | 4:49 am | |
| Wed 4 | 37 / 38 °F | 17 mph WNW | 5.1 ft | 11:13 am | |
| Thu 5 | 37 / 50 °F | 15 mph S | 4.2 ft | 2:33 am · 12:49 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 34 / 49 °F | 15 mph NW | 3.1 ft | 1:38 am · 2:09 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 30 / 34 °F | 19 mph WNW | 9.0 ft | 1:34 am · 3:22 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 30 / 32 °F | 18 mph W | 9.2 ft | 1:30 am | |
| Mon 9 | 30 / 32 °F | 9 mph W | 4.6 ft | 1:25 am | |
| Tue 10 | 30 / 34 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.5 ft | 1:33 am | |
| Wed 11 | 30 / 32 °F | 9 mph WNW | 4.1 ft | 1:52 am |
- Fri 30 Light rain 44° / 55° 3.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light snow 37° / 53° 6.7 ft
- Sun 1 Snow 34° / 37° 8.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 36° / 44° 4.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 37° / 40° 3.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light snow 37° / 38° 5.1 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 37° / 50° 4.2 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit cooler and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−7.3 °F; normal high: 51 °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 8:48 am (local time).
The sun in Makubetsu
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:02 am
- Full dark 5:30 pm
- Civil dawn 5:36 am
- Civil dusk 4:56 pm
- Solar noon 11:16 am (31° high)
- Daylight 10 h 18 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:43 pm
- Full dark 5:30 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,093 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Makubetsu
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:33–2:33 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:05–3:05 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:29–10:29 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:38–6:38 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 Makubetsu
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 4.1 mi
- Jetty 4.3 mi
- Jetty 6.0 mi
- Jetty 6.3 mi
- Jetty 6.8 mi
- Jetty 6.9 mi
- Jetty 6.9 mi
- Jetty 7.0 mi
- Jetty 7.1 mi
- Jetty 7.4 mi
- Port of Wakkanai 7.5 mi
- アイザ釣具店 6.8 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.
Tides near MakubetsuTides nearby
- Koetoi3.9 mi
- Kawajiri (Wakkanai Shi)5.0 mi
- Asahi5.6 mi
- Hagimi5.7 mi
- Tomiiso (Wakkanai Shi)6.7 mi
- Wakkanai Kō6.8 mi
- Wakkanai7.6 mi
- Oshidomari31 mi
- Hamatonbetsu32 mi
- Teshio34 mi
Makubetsu at a glance
- Town or city of about 26,610 people. Coordinates: 45.371° N, 141.821° E.
- It is 254 mi north of Hakodate, the main place in Hokkaido. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 11 min earlier than in Hakodate.
- The nearest tide station, Wakkanai, is 7.0 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Koetoi Fishing Port (4.1 mi).
Questions about MakubetsuQuestions
What time is high tide today in Makubetsu?
Today in Makubetsu there is high tide at 3:15 am (1.3 ft) and low tide at 12:05 pm. Tide coefficient 108.
What time is sunset today in Makubetsu?
At 4:25 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 4:56 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Makubetsu?
At 6:08 am. First light comes at 5:03 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 12:33–2:33 am, Minor 9:29–10:29 am, Major 1:05–3:05 pm, Minor 5:38–6:38 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Makubetsu?
Light snow, from 35 °F to 44 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (13 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Makubetsu?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.5 ft waves with a period of 5.9 s from the west-northwest. The water is 54.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Makubetsu?
The best time to visit Makubetsu is from July to August: highs of 69 °F to 72 °F, about 10 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
Tide: Wakkanai (UHSLC) 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).