Otobe 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 · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.0 ft · 58 °F moderate · 6.0 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 12 mph · 53 °F from the SSW, gusts 27 · overcast
- Sun 6:08 am–4:38 pm 10 h 30 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 6:31 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:31 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:20–11:20 am good day · 7/10
- Pressure 30.16 inHg falling · falling tomorrow
- Thunderstorm Advisory (雷注意報) · Otobe Town: take care. Until further notice. Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), issued today at 7:24 am · Public Data License 1.0
Official text
Japanese
渡島・檜山地方雷・乾燥注意報
渡島、檜山地方では、竜巻などの激しい突風や急な強い雨、落雷と、空気の乾燥した状態が続くため火の取り扱いに注意してください。
乙部町：雷注意報（竜巻、ひょう）（発表）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) · Otobe Town: winds up to 29 mph on land, take care. Until further notice. Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), issued today at 4:10 am · Public Data License 1.0
Official text
Japanese
渡島・檜山地方暴風（雪）警報・注意報
檜山地方では、強風に注意してください。
乙部町：強風注意報（継続）
陸上 最大風速：１３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, Thursday, October 29, in Otobe the sun rises at 6:08 am and sets at 4:38 pm: 10 h 30 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:31 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:40 am to 2:40 am and from 1:12 pm to 3:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 5.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (12 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.
Fishing in Otobe today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:12–3:12 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.19 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (11 mph) and 5.1 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 pm to 3:10 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:10 pm, with sunset. Also worth a try from 5:40 am to 6:50 am, with sunrise and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
We don't show the tide for Otobe, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Otobe
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (87% cloud cover)
- Feels like 45 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.09 in)
- Light onshore wind (12 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 6.5 ft waves every 7 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 58 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 6.5 ft
6.5 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 58 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Otobe, 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 Otobe
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Otobe.
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Webcams near Otobe
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Tides in Otobe
Tides in Otobe: not available yet
There is no tide station near Otobe, 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 Mukōtoppu · 4.8 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Otobe
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.5 ft
- Significant5.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 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 Sunday 1: 9.8 ft with a period of 8 s, from the west (rough).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 6.5 °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 55.9 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−4.1 °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 1:37 pm (local time).
Surf in Otobe today
Surf today
Good- 4.2–6.5 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 6.9 ft swell at 6 s from the west, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 5:39 am · sunrise 6:08 am · sunset 4:38 pm · last light 5:07 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 57.4 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 344 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 8:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 9:00 am to 10:00 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 Otobe today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 4.3 ft swell at 6 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 8.5 ft at 8 s) and rain (0.26 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 57.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:07 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 6:31 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 7:30 am to 9:30 am, with light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell.
We don't have a reliable tide for Otobe, 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 Otobe.
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Weather in Otobe
Now in Otobe
- Low / high
- 40 / 53 °F
- Rain
- 1.01 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 51%
- Dew pointDew point
- 35 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 35
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.42 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light rain | Rain |
| Temperature | 40° | 41° | 40° | 48° | 52° | 53° | 47° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 W | 12 W | 4 W | 8 SW | 12 SW | 10 S | 8 SE | 8 SSW |
| Gusts | 30 | 29 | 17 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 24 |
| Waves | 9.6 ft | 8.5 ft | 7.0 ft | 5.5 ft | 4.8 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.8 ft | 7.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.09 in | 0.19 in |
- 3:00 pm 53° 10 S 5.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 47° 8 SE 5.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 51° 8 SSW 7.1 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 7 WSW 7.0 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 6 SSW 5.7 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 7 SE 4.8 ft
- 9:00 am 57° 7 SSE 4.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 60° 11 SW 4.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 40 / 53 °F | 13 mph SW | 9.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 60 °F | 11 mph SSW | 7.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 40 / 56 °F | 17 mph W | 8.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 38 / 44 °F | 18 mph WNW | 9.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 52 °F | 8 mph ENE | 3.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 47 °F | 14 mph WNW | 5.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 32 / 46 °F | 14 mph WNW | 6.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 33 / 55 °F | 6 mph ESE | 3.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 37 / 52 °F | 19 mph W | 8.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 35 / 38 °F | 16 mph WNW | 9.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 32 / 38 °F | 8 mph N | 8.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 28 / 36 °F | 10 mph WNW | 5.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 29 / 38 °F | 9 mph NW | 8.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 29 / 40 °F | 13 mph W | 8.3 ft |
- Fri 30 Light rain 48° / 60° 7.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 40° / 56° 8.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 38° / 44° 9.8 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 37° / 52° 3.8 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 42° / 47° 5.5 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 32° / 46° 6.3 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 33° / 55° 3.4 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 Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit cooler and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.7 °F; normal high: 58 °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 1:37 pm (local time).
The sun in Otobe
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:06 am
- Full dark 5:40 pm
- Civil dawn 5:39 am
- Civil dusk 5:07 pm
- Solar noon 11:23 am (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 30 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:59 pm
- Full dark 5:40 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,979 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Otobe
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:40–2:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:12–3:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:20–10:20 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:01–7:01 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 Otobe
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.1 mi.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Otobe) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep0.55 mi
- 164 ft deep1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.25 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.35 mi and 66 ft at 0.55 mi from shore.
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 OtobeTides nearby
- Kaminokuni12 mi
- Yakumo21 mi
- Kikonai25 mi
- Higashimorichō26 mi
- Hokuto28 mi
- Kamiiso28 mi
- Shiriuchi29 mi
- Hakodate33 mi
- Fukushima34 mi
- Okushiri35 mi
Otobe at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,925 people. Coordinates: 41.968° N, 140.138° E.
- It is 34 mi northwest of Hakodate, the main place in Hokkaido. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 2 min later than in Hakodate.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about OtobeQuestions
What time is sunset today in Otobe?
At 4:38 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:07 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Otobe?
At 6:09 am. First light comes at 5:07 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 12:40–2:40 am, Minor 9:20–10:20 am, Major 1:12–3:12 pm, Minor 6:01–7:01 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Otobe?
Rain, from 40 °F to 53 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (12 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Otobe?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.0 ft waves with a period of 6.0 s from the west-southwest. The water is 57.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Otobe?
The best time to visit Otobe is from June to September: highs of 68 °F to 78 °F, about 9 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).