Kamaishi tides today
- Tide now 5.0 ft ↓ falling · low 11:34 pm (0.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:00–5:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 2.1 ft · 65 °F slight · 6.6 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 52 °F from the SSW, gusts 24 · overcast
- Sun 5:57 am–4:36 pm 10 h 39 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 6:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:36 pm
- Best time to dive 3:10–4:40 pm great day · 9/10
- Gale Advisory (強風注意報) · Kamaishi City: winds up to 22 mph on land and 34 mph at sea, take care. Until further notice. Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), issued today at 10:08 am · Public Data License 1.0
Official text
Japanese
岩手県暴風（雪）警報・注意報
岩手県では、強風に注意してください。
釜石市：強風注意報（発表）
陸上 最大風速：１０メートル
海上 最大風速：１５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 Kamaishi there are high tides at 6:04 am (4.2 ft) and 4:05 pm (5.0 ft) and low tides at 10:37 am and 11:34 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:34 pm. The sun rises at 5:57 am and sets at 4:36 pm: 10 h 39 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:36 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:32 am to 2:32 am and from 1:05 pm to 3:05 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (9 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Kamaishi today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:05 pm, coefficient 90
- Sunset at 4:36 pm, golden hour from 3:58 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.24 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (2.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 95 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, combines the 4:05 pm high tide, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:30 am to 6:30 am, with the 6:04 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 10:30 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:34 pm low tide and some swell.
Beach day in Kamaishi
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 65 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 10:37 am: more sand
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.0 ft
2.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 65 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:34 pm
Low tide at 10:37 am and 11:34 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:04 am and 4:05 pm. Coefficient 95 (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 Kamaishi
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Tides in Kamaishi
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:04 am 4.2 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 10:37 am 3.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:05 pm 5.0 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Next low tide 11:34 pm 0.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 7 h 15 min to low tide at 11:34 pm.
Tide coefficient 95 for the 6:04 am high tide and 90 for the 4:05 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 5.0 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 16 (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 104, 5.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 23, 2.3 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 · 4:36 pm | High tide 6:04 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 10:37 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 4:05 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 11:34 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 95 | 88% | Major periods 12:32 am · 1:05 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:58 am · 4:34 pm | High tide 7:03 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 11:04 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 4:39 pm · 5.0 ft | — | Coef. 83 | 80% | Major periods 1:37 am · 2:09 pm | High |
| Sat 31 | 5:59 am · 4:33 pm | Low tide 12:22 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:16 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 11:35 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 5:17 pm · 4.7 ft | Coef. 67 | 69% | Major periods 2:41 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:00 am · 4:32 pm | Low tide 1:17 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:48 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 12:23 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 6:04 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 50 | 58% | Major periods 3:42 am · 4:10 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:01 am · 4:31 pm | Low tide 2:24 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 11:10 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 2:19 pm · 3.4 ft | High tide 7:14 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 38 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:37 am · 5:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:02 am · 4:30 pm | Low tide 3:45 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 11:52 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 4:56 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 9:25 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 39 | 36% | Major periods 5:29 am · 5:53 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:03 am · 4:29 pm | Low tide 5:04 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 12:20 pm · 3.8 ft | Low tide 6:17 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 11:51 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 52 | 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
Tides from the Kamaishi station (Japan Coast Guard), 1.2 mi from Kamaishi. 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 Kamaishi
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east 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 Saturday 31: 4.9 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 (+1.4 °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 4:20 pm (local time).
Diving in Kamaishi today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (4:05 pm): little current from 3:40 pm to 4:20 pm
- 0.9 ft swell at 9 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 6:04 am (5:40–6:40 am), low tide 10:37 am (10:00–11:10 am), high tide 4:05 pm (3:40–4:20 pm) and low tide 11:34 pm (11:19–11:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.4 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 64.6 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:03 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 6:36 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:10 pm to 4:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 9:30 am to 11:40 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 6:00 am to 6:40 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell and light wind, though with 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 Kamaishi.
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Weather in Kamaishi
Now in Kamaishi
- Low / high
- 38 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 90%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 45 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 36
- 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: −0.51 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 40° | 43° | 38° | 51° | 58° | 54° | 50° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 WNW | 7 WNW | 4 W | 5 WNW | 4 SSW | 9 SSW | 7 SSW | 7 SSW |
| Gusts | 23 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
| Waves | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 50° 7 SSW 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 7 SSW 2.3 ft
- 12:00 am 56° 7 SW 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 5 WSW 2.2 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 4 WNW 2.8 ft
- 9:00 am 65° 2 W 3.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 70° 3 SSW 3.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 3 SSW 4.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 38 / 58 °F | 9 mph SW | 2.4 ft | 6:04 am · 4:05 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 70 °F | 7 mph WSW | 4.7 ft | 7:03 am · 4:39 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 65 °F | 15 mph WNW | 4.9 ft | 8:16 am · 5:17 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 53 °F | 18 mph WNW | 3.6 ft | 9:48 am · 6:04 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 44 / 59 °F | 9 mph SW | 4.7 ft | 11:10 am · 7:14 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 39 / 58 °F | 17 mph WNW | 4.0 ft | 11:52 am · 9:25 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 39 / 58 °F | 10 mph WNW | 2.8 ft | 12:20 pm · 11:51 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 56 °F | 2 mph WNW | 5.3 ft | 12:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 60 °F | 15 mph W | 5.4 ft | 1:18 am · 1:10 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 35 / 48 °F | 14 mph WNW | 4.1 ft | 2:18 am · 1:35 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 34 / 51 °F | 10 mph SW | 3.9 ft | 3:06 am · 2:00 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 48 °F | 10 mph WNW | 4.0 ft | 3:49 am · 2:27 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 34 / 47 °F | 17 mph WSW | 4.7 ft | 4:29 am · 2:54 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 35 / 46 °F | 13 mph W | 2.6 ft | 5:08 am · 3:21 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 52° / 70° 4.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 46° / 65° 4.9 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 43° / 53° 3.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 44° / 59° 4.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 39° / 58° 4.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 39° / 58° 2.8 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 43° / 56° 5.3 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 The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (59 °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 4:20 pm (local time).
The sun in Kamaishi
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:57 am
- Full dark 5:35 pm
- Civil dawn 5:29 am
- Civil dusk 5:03 pm
- Solar noon 11:16 am (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 39 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:58 pm
- Full dark 5:35 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,096 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kamaishi
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:32–2:32 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:05–3:05 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:02–10:02 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:06–7:06 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 Kamaishi
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Jetty 2.3 mi
- Jetty 2.8 mi
- Jetty 3.4 mi
- Jetty 3.9 mi
- Jetty 5.5 mi
- Jetty 5.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- 箱崎漁港 4.3 mi
- 白浜漁港(鵜住居) 5.5 mi
- 大槌漁港 5.9 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.
Nearest lighthouse
O Saki 5.8 mi east
- Light
- A white flash every 10 s · Fl W 10s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 374 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 49 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near KamaishiTides nearby
All places in Iwate, A to Z (160) →Kamaishi at a glance
- Town or city of about 43,107 people. Coordinates: 39.277° N, 141.868° E.
- It is 16 mi northeast of Ōfunato, the main place in Iwate. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Ōfunato.
- The nearest tide station, Kamaishi, is 1.2 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Kamaishi-kō (1.9 mi), Ryoishi Fishing Port (2.4 mi), Kuwanohama Fishing Port (3.0 mi), Ozaki Shirahama Fishing Port (3.9 mi).
Questions about KamaishiQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kamaishi?
Today in Kamaishi there are high tides at 6:04 am (4.2 ft) and 4:05 pm (5.0 ft) and low tides at 10:37 am and 11:34 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Kamaishi?
At 4:36 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:03 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kamaishi?
At 5:58 am. First light comes at 4:58 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 12:32–2:32 am, Minor 9:02–10:02 am, Major 1:05–3:05 pm, Minor 6:06–7:06 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kamaishi?
Overcast, from 38 °F to 58 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (9 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kamaishi?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.1 ft waves with a period of 6.6 s from the south-southeast. The water is 64.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kamaishi?
The best time to visit Kamaishi is from June to September: highs of 69 °F to 78 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 4 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: Kamaishi 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).