Ōfunato tides today
- Tide now 3.9 ft ↓ falling · low 10:39 am (3.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:00–5:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 64 °F smooth · 10.6 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 45 °F from the WNW, gusts 8 · clear sky
- Sun 5:57 am–4:36 pm 10 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 6:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:37 pm
- Best time to dive 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Ōfunato there are high tides at 6:01 am (4.3 ft) and 4:08 pm (5.1 ft) and low tides at 10:39 am and 11:41 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:39 am. The sun rises at 5:57 am and sets at 4:36 pm: 10 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:37 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 smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a light air from the west-northwest (2 mph). Clear sky, 45 °F.
Fishing in Ōfunato today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:08 pm, coefficient 91
- Sunset at 4:36 pm, golden hour from 3:59 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.20 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (1.8 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 4:08 pm high tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:30 am to 6:30 am, with the 6:01 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 10:40 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:41 pm low tide and some swell.
Beach day in Ōfunato
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 64 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 10:39 am: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 64 °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 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:39 am
Low tide at 10:39 am and 11:41 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:01 am and 4:08 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 Ōfunato
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- 千丸海岸 3.5 mi · SE
- Parking
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Tides in Ōfunato
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:01 am 4.3 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Next low tide 10:39 am 3.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:08 pm 5.1 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 11:41 pm 0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 51 min to low tide at 10:39 am.
Tide coefficient 95 for the 6:01 am high tide and 91 for the 4:08 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 August 14 (5.1 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (-0.7 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 11 to 12 (coefficient 104, 4.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 22, 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 6:01 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 10:39 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 4:08 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 11:41 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 95 | 88% | Major periods 12:33 am · 1:05 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:58 am · 4:35 pm | High tide 6:55 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 11:05 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 4:40 pm · 5.0 ft | — | Coef. 83 | 80% | Major periods 1:38 am · 2:10 pm | High |
| Sat 31 | 5:59 am · 4:34 pm | Low tide 12:30 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:57 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 11:34 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 5:17 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 68 | 69% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:00 am · 4:33 pm | Low tide 1:26 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:12 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 12:13 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 6:02 pm · 4.4 ft | Coef. 52 | 58% | Major periods 3:42 am · 4:11 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:01 am · 4:32 pm | Low tide 2:32 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 10:40 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 1:57 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 7:13 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 40 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:38 am · 5:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:02 am · 4:31 pm | Low tide 3:47 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 11:39 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 5:01 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 9:49 pm · 3.6 ft | Coef. 40 | 36% | Major periods 5:29 am · 5:53 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:03 am · 4:30 pm | Low tide 5:02 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 12:13 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 6:23 pm · 2.6 ft | — | Coef. 46 | 26% | Major periods 6:17 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 Ofunato station (UHSLC, TICON-4), 0.3 mi from Ōfunato. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 Ōfunato
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.8 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 Saturday 31: 5.3 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 7:48 am (local time).
Diving in Ōfunato today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:39 am): little current from 10:00 am to 11:10 am
- 0.9 ft swell at 11 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 6:01 am (5:40–6:30 am), low tide 10:39 am (10:00–11:10 am), high tide 4:08 pm (3:50–4:30 pm) and low tide 11:41 pm (11:20 pm–12:00 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 64.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:04 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 6:37 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 3:20 pm to 4:40 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 6:00 am to 7:00 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, 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
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Weather in Ōfunato
Now in Ōfunato
- Low / high
- 36 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 11%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 37 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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: −0.57 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 42° | 39° | 36° | 51° | 57° | 54° | 49° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 W | 3 W | 2 WNW | 2 W | 6 SSW | 8 SE | 3 SE | 1 SSW |
| Gusts | 19 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 12 | 8 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.0 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 |
- 9:00 am 51° 2 W 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 6 SSW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 54° 8 SE 1.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 49° 3 SE 1.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 51° 1 SSW 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 3 SSW 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 3 WNW 2.2 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 3 WNW 2.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 36 / 57 °F | 8 mph SSW | 2.1 ft | 6:01 am · 4:08 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 50 / 69 °F | 4 mph WSW | 5.1 ft | 6:55 am · 4:40 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 66 °F | 15 mph WNW | 5.3 ft | 7:57 am · 5:17 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 56 °F | 18 mph WNW | 3.9 ft | 9:12 am · 6:02 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 44 / 58 °F | 6 mph WSW | 4.5 ft | 10:40 am · 7:13 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 59 °F | 16 mph WNW | 4.3 ft | 11:39 am · 9:49 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 35 / 59 °F | 14 mph NW | 2.9 ft | 12:13 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 56 °F | 3 mph N | 3.1 ft | 12:06 am · 12:41 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 58 °F | 17 mph WNW | 6.4 ft | 1:24 am · 1:07 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 37 / 48 °F | 17 mph WNW | 6.1 ft | 2:22 am · 1:33 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 51 °F | 9 mph SSW | 3.9 ft | 3:11 am · 1:59 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 48 °F | 14 mph NW | 3.5 ft | 3:56 am · 2:24 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 33 / 49 °F | 16 mph W | 4.6 ft | 4:37 am · 2:51 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 38 / 48 °F | 10 mph WNW | 2.5 ft | 5:18 am · 3:17 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 50° / 69° 5.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 48° / 66° 5.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 45° / 56° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 44° / 58° 4.5 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 38° / 59° 4.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 35° / 59° 2.9 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 44° / 56° 3.1 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 Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 7:48 am (local time).
The sun in Ōfunato
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:58 am
- Full dark 5:35 pm
- Civil dawn 5:29 am
- Civil dusk 5:04 pm
- Solar noon 11:17 am (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 40 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:59 pm
- Full dark 5:35 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,086 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ōfunato
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
- 9:02–10:02 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:07–7:07 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 Ōfunato
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.0 mi
- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Jetty 2.4 mi
- Jetty 5.7 mi
- Jetty 8.4 mi
- Takonoura Fishing Harbor 3.1 mi
- Nagasaki Fishing Port 4.1 mi
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Nearest lighthouse
Goishisaki Lighthouse 6.1 mi south
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 13 s · Fl(3) W 13s
- Range
- 5 nautical miles (5.8 mi)
- Light height
- 128 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 34 ft
- Built
- 1958
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ŌfunatoTides nearby
All places in Iwate, A to Z (160) →Ōfunato at a glance
- Town or city of about 35,452 people. Coordinates: 39.072° N, 141.717° E.
- The nearest tide station, Ofunato, is 0.3 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Takonoura Fishing Port (3.0 mi), Hosoura Fishing Port (3.7 mi), Attari Fishing Port (3.8 mi), Massakicho FIshing Port (3.9 mi).
Questions about ŌfunatoQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ōfunato?
Today in Ōfunato there are high tides at 6:01 am (4.3 ft) and 4:08 pm (5.1 ft) and low tides at 10:39 am and 11:41 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Ōfunato?
At 4:36 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:04 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ōfunato?
At 5:58 am. First light comes at 4:59 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 9:02–10:02 am, Major 1:05–3:05 pm, Minor 6:07–7:07 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ōfunato?
Overcast, from 36 °F to 57 °F, with a light air from the west-northwest (2 mph) and a 11% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ōfunato?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 10.6 s from the east-southeast. The water is 64.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ōfunato?
The best time to visit Ōfunato is from June to September: highs of 69 °F to 78 °F, about 12 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: Ofunato (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).