Kitaibaraki tides today
- Tide now 4.7 ft ↓ falling · low 12:08 am (0.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:10–5:10 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 70 °F slight · 9.6 s from the east
- Wind · air 2 mph · 54 °F from the SW, gusts 8 · partly cloudy
- Surf tomorrow 3.5–5.4 ft Good day · 6/10 · 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sun 5:57 am–4:44 pm 10 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 6:50 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:50 pm
- Thunderstorm Advisory (雷注意報) · Kitaibaraki City: take care. Until further notice. Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), issued today at 12:01 pm · Public Data License 1.0
Official text
Japanese
茨城県雷注意報
茨城県では、急な強い雨や落雷に注意してください。
北茨城市：雷注意報（突風、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.
Today in Kitaibaraki there are high tides at 6:23 am (4.2 ft) and 4:39 pm (5.0 ft) and low tide at 11:07 am. Tide coefficient 94. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:08 am. The sun rises at 5:57 am and sets at 4:44 pm: 10 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:50 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:37 am to 2:37 am and from 1:09 pm to 3:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the southwest (2 mph). Partly cloudy, 54 °F.
Fishing in Kitaibaraki today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:23 am, coefficient 94
- Sunrise at 5:57 am
- Rising pressure (+0.46 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (2.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 94 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 am to 6:30 am, combines the 6:23 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 4:10 pm to 5:10 pm, with the 4:39 pm high tide, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 10:10 am to 12:10 pm, with the 11:07 am low tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Beach day in Kitaibaraki
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Water at 70 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 11:07 am: more sand
- Cloudy (83% cloud cover)
- Feels like 56 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 2.3 ft waves every 10 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.3 ft
2.3 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 70 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:07 am
Low tide at 11:07 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:23 am and 4:39 pm. Coefficient 94 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Kitaibaraki
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- Nakoso Beach 5.9 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
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Tides in Kitaibaraki
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:23 am 4.2 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Low tide 11:07 am 3.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:39 pm 5.0 ft · coef. 90
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 23 min to low tide at 12:08 am.
Tide coefficient 94 for the 6:23 am high tide and 90 for the 4:39 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.9 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 November 26 (5.0 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (-0.6 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 28 (coefficient 105, 4.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 21, 2.1 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 | 5:57 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 6:23 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 11:07 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 4:39 pm · 5.0 ft | — | Coef. 94 | 88% | Major periods 12:37 am · 1:09 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:58 am · 4:43 pm | Low tide 12:08 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:18 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 11:34 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 5:11 pm · 4.9 ft | Coef. 82 | 80% | Major periods 1:42 am · 2:14 pm | High |
| Sat 31 | 5:59 am · 4:42 pm | Low tide 12:58 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:21 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 12:03 pm · 3.3 ft | High tide 5:48 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 66 | 69% | Major periods 2:46 am · 3:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:00 am · 4:40 pm | Low tide 1:55 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 9:43 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 12:45 pm · 3.4 ft | High tide 6:34 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 49 | 58% | Major periods 3:46 am · 4:15 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:01 am · 4:39 pm | Low tide 3:04 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 11:22 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 2:48 pm · 3.4 ft | High tide 7:56 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 37 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:02 am · 4:38 pm | Low tide 4:22 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 12:17 pm · 3.7 ft | Low tide 5:50 pm · 3.0 ft | High tide 10:44 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 40 | 36% | Major periods 5:33 am · 5:57 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:03 am · 4:37 pm | Low tide 5:37 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 12:49 pm · 3.8 ft | Low tide 6:58 pm · 2.5 ft | — | Coef. 47 | 26% | Major periods 6:21 am · 6:43 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
Kitaibaraki has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Onahama (TICON-4), 13 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 Kitaibaraki
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Friday 30: 6.0 ft with a period of 8 s, from the southeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.4 °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 5:45 pm (local time).
Surf in Kitaibaraki today
Surf today
Fair- 1.4–2.2 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.6 ft swell at 8 s from the east, a bit short
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 4:39 pm)
- Light: First light 5:31 am · sunrise 5:57 am · sunset 4:44 pm · last light 5:10 pm
- Tide: high 6:23 am (4.2 ft), low 11:07 am (3.0 ft) and high 4:39 pm (5.0 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 69.6 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 29 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has glassy water. 6:00 am to 10:00 am also works, with light offshore wind.
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 Kitaibaraki today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:07 am): little current from 10:30 am to 11:40 am
- 1.6 ft swell at 8 s from the east-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 6:23 am (6:00–6:50 am), low tide 11:07 am (10:30–11:40 am), high tide 4:39 pm (4:20–5:00 pm) and low tide 12:08 am (11:50 pm–12:30 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 1.8 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 69.6 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:10 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 6:50 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 6:00 am to 7:20 am, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current. Also good from 3:50 pm to 4:40 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current.
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 Kitaibaraki.
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Weather in Kitaibaraki
Now in Kitaibaraki
- Low / high
- 45 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 20%
- Clouds
- 56%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 32
- 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.40 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 | Clear sky | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 49° | 47° | 46° | 57° | 59° | 58° | 54° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 16 NW | 7 WNW | 8 NW | 3 ENE | 7 SSE | 3 SSE | 2 SW | 2 WSW |
| Gusts | 37 | 24 | 19 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 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 |
- 6:00 pm 54° 2 SW 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 2 WSW 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 3 WNW 2.7 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 3 WNW 3.4 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 4 WNW 4.1 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 2 S 4.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 68° 3 SE 5.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 66° 2 E 5.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 45 / 59 °F | 16 mph WNW | 2.5 ft | 6:23 am · 4:39 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 68 °F | 5 mph W | 6.0 ft | 7:18 am · 5:11 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 54 / 70 °F | 16 mph WNW | 5.6 ft | 8:21 am · 5:48 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 60 °F | 15 mph WNW | 4.7 ft | 9:43 am · 6:34 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 63 °F | 5 mph W | 4.8 ft | 11:22 am · 7:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 66 °F | 13 mph NW | 3.9 ft | 12:17 pm · 10:44 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 60 °F | 8 mph NW | 3.7 ft | 12:49 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 54 / 65 °F | 6 mph WNW | 5.7 ft | 12:40 am · 1:15 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 68 °F | 20 mph WNW | 5.2 ft | 1:52 am · 1:40 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 54 °F | 20 mph NW | 4.0 ft | 2:47 am · 2:05 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 44 / 56 °F | 9 mph N | 4.0 ft | 3:35 am · 2:30 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 42 / 50 °F | 5 mph N | 5.9 ft | 4:18 am · 2:55 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 44 / 57 °F | 15 mph NW | 8.3 ft | 4:59 am · 3:21 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 42 / 50 °F | 17 mph WNW | 6.8 ft | 5:39 am · 3:47 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 54° / 68° 6.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 54° / 70° 5.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 51° / 60° 4.7 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 51° / 63° 4.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 55° / 66° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 51° / 60° 3.7 ft
- Thu 5 Light rain 54° / 65° 5.7 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind on Saturday 31. 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 (−5.7 °F; normal high: 65 °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 5:45 pm (local time).
The sun in Kitaibaraki
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:00 am
- Full dark 5:41 pm
- Civil dawn 5:31 am
- Civil dusk 5:10 pm
- Solar noon 11:21 am (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 46 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:08 pm
- Full dark 5:41 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,020 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kitaibaraki
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:37–2:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:09–3:09 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:57–9:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:20–7:20 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 Kitaibaraki
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 3.1 mi
- Jetty 3.4 mi
- Jetty 9.0 mi
- 大津港 3.3 mi
- 大津漁港 3.7 mi
- 勿来漁港 5.6 mi
- 釣り侍 3.2 mi
- 上州屋 3.5 mi
- 釣り具波平 8.7 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.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 750 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep750 ft
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep1.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 750 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.5 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
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Ōtsu Misaki Lighthouse 4.2 mi northeast
Other lighthouses nearby: Otsu Misaki (4.2 mi northeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near KitaibarakiTides nearby
All places in Ibaraki, A to Z (38) →Kitaibaraki at a glance
- Town or city of about 41,801 people. Coordinates: 36.787° N, 140.749° E.
- It is 14 mi northeast of Hitachi, the main place in Ibaraki. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Hitachi.
- The nearest tide station, Onahama, is 13 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Otsu Fishing Port (3.7 mi).
Questions about KitaibarakiQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kitaibaraki?
Today in Kitaibaraki there are high tides at 6:23 am (4.2 ft) and 4:39 pm (5.0 ft) and low tide at 11:07 am. Tide coefficient 94.
What time is sunset today in Kitaibaraki?
At 4:44 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:10 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kitaibaraki?
At 5:58 am. First light comes at 5:01 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 12:37–2:37 am, Minor 8:57–9:57 am, Major 1:09–3:09 pm, Minor 6:20–7:20 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kitaibaraki?
Overcast, from 45 °F to 59 °F, with a light air from the southwest (2 mph) and a 20% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kitaibaraki?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 9.6 s from the east. The water is 69.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kitaibaraki?
The best time to visit Kitaibaraki is from June to September: highs of 72 °F to 82 °F, about 14 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: Onahama 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).