Ibusuki tides today
- Tide now 7.5 ft ↓ falling · low 2:35 pm (3.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:40 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 78 °F smooth · 6.5 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 71 °F from the E, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 6:30 am–5:32 pm 11 h 1 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 7:51 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:51 pm
- Best time to dive 1:20–3:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Ibusuki there are high tides at 8:56 am (8.2 ft) and 8:09 pm (8.0 ft) and low tides at 2:09 am and 2:35 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:35 pm. The sun rises at 6:30 am and sets at 5:32 pm: 11 h 1 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:51 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:19 am to 3:19 am and from 1:51 pm to 3:51 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (4 mph). Overcast, 71 °F.
Fishing in Ibusuki today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:35 pm
- Major period 1:51–3:51 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:40 pm, combines the 2:35 pm low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 9:20 am to 10:00 am, with the 8:56 am high tide and moonset. Also worth a try from 1:20 am to 2:30 am, with the 2:09 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, red seabream, greater amberjack and Japanese amberjack. What you can catch
Beach day in Ibusuki
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 74 °F: mild
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 78 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:35 pm
Low tide at 2:09 am and 2:35 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:56 am and 8:09 pm. Coefficient 92 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings little wind, a calm sea, water at 78 °F and low tide at 2:35 pm.
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 Ibusuki
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Tides in Ibusuki
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:09 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:56 am 8.2 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Next low tide 2:35 pm 3.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:09 pm 8.0 ft · coef. 86
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 11 min to low tide at 2:35 pm.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 8:56 am high tide and 86 for the 8:09 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 8.2 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 September 28 (8.8 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-1.2 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 27 (coefficient 106, 8.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 22, 3.0 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 | 6:30 am · 5:32 pm | Low tide 2:09 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 8:56 am · 8.2 ft | Low tide 2:35 pm · 3.8 ft | High tide 8:09 pm · 8.0 ft | Coef. 92 | 88% | Major periods 1:19 am · 1:51 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:31 am · 5:31 pm | Low tide 2:54 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:49 am · 7.7 ft | Low tide 3:23 pm · 4.3 ft | High tide 8:50 pm · 7.6 ft | Coef. 78 | 80% | Major periods 2:24 am · 2:56 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:32 am · 5:30 pm | Low tide 3:46 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 10:53 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 4:23 pm · 4.7 ft | High tide 9:40 pm · 7.0 ft | Coef. 61 | 69% | Major periods 3:28 am · 3:59 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:33 am · 5:29 pm | Low tide 4:50 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 12:17 pm · 6.7 ft | Low tide 5:51 pm · 4.9 ft | High tide 10:52 pm · 6.4 ft | Coef. 47 | 58% | Major periods 4:28 am · 4:57 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:33 am · 5:28 pm | Low tide 6:10 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 1:47 pm · 6.7 ft | Low tide 7:38 pm · 4.6 ft | — | Coef. 40 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:24 am · 5:50 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:34 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 12:44 am · 6.1 ft | Low tide 7:41 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 2:55 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 8:58 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 45 | 36% | Major periods 6:15 am · 6:39 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:35 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 2:34 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 8:59 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 3:42 pm · 7.1 ft | Low tide 9:52 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 56 | 26% | Major periods 7:02 am · 7:25 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
Ibusuki has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Odomari (Japan Coast Guard), 15 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: 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 Ibusuki
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces south 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 Monday 2: 5.4 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west-southwest (moderate).
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 76.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.7 °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 10:25 am (local time).
Diving in Ibusuki today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:35 pm): little current from 2:10 pm to 3:10 pm
- 0.8 ft swell at 5 s from the west: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:09 am (1:50–2:30 am), high tide 8:56 am (8:30–9:20 am), low tide 2:35 pm (2:10–3:10 pm) and high tide 8:09 pm (7:50–8:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.9 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 77.5 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:57 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 7:51 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 8:10 am to 10:00 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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Weather in Ibusuki
Now in Ibusuki
- Low / high
- 61 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 11%
- Clouds
- 80%
- Humidity
- 60%
- Dew pointDew point
- 57 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 37
- 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: −0.05 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 63° | 62° | 62° | 68° | 74° | 74° | 70° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ENE | 5 ENE | 4 NE | 5 ENE | 5 SE | 6 S | 3 ESE | 3 ENE |
| Gusts | 9 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 6 | 7 |
| Waves | 1.9 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.1 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 |
- 12:00 pm 74° 5 SE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 74° 6 S 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 3 ESE 1.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 69° 3 ENE 1.1 ft
- 12:00 am 68° 1 WNW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 am 69° 5 SW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 68° 2 WNW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 70° 7 NW 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 61 / 75 °F | 6 mph E | 1.9 ft | 8:56 am · 8:09 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 64 / 76 °F | 11 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | 9:49 am · 8:50 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 59 / 72 °F | 10 mph NNW | 2.3 ft | 10:53 am · 9:40 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 56 / 73 °F | 8 mph SSE | 2.6 ft | 12:17 pm · 10:52 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 77 °F | 20 mph WSW | 5.4 ft | 1:47 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 59 / 72 °F | 9 mph N | 3.6 ft | 12:44 am · 2:55 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 72 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | 2:34 am · 3:42 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 65 / 78 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.1 ft | 3:50 am · 4:19 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 72 °F | 13 mph N | 2.8 ft | 4:47 am · 4:51 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 55 / 65 °F | 10 mph NE | 2.2 ft | 5:33 am · 5:21 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 66 °F | 9 mph N | 1.5 ft | 6:14 am · 5:50 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 66 °F | 10 mph N | 1.8 ft | 6:51 am · 6:18 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 64 °F | 11 mph N | 1.7 ft | 7:26 am · 6:46 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 66 °F | 9 mph N | 1.6 ft | 8:00 am · 7:14 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 64° / 76° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 59° / 72° 2.3 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 56° / 73° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Heavy drizzle 63° / 77° 5.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 59° / 72° 3.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 64° / 72° 3.1 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 65° / 78° 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 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 (73 °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 10:25 am (local time).
The sun in Ibusuki
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:37 am
- Full dark 6:25 pm
- Civil dawn 6:05 am
- Civil dusk 5:57 pm
- Solar noon 12:01 pm (45° high)
- Daylight 11 h 1 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:58 pm
- Full dark 6:25 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,339 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ibusuki
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:19–3:19 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:51–3:51 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:21–10:21 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:21–8:21 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 Ibusuki
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.2 mi
- Jetty 0.3 mi
- Jetty 0.7 mi
- Jetty 2.0 mi
- Jetty 2.5 mi
- Jetty 2.7 mi
- Jetty 5.2 mi
- Jetty 6.5 mi
- Jetty 6.6 mi
- Boat ramp 7.3 mi
- Boat ramp 7.3 mi
- Tackle shop 7.0 mi
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Tides near IbusukiTides nearby
- Nejime-kawaminan7.7 mi
- Shiromoto8.2 mi
- Tarumizu18 mi
- Makurazaki20 mi
- Kawahigashi23 mi
- Kaseda23 mi
- Kagoshima24 mi
- Ōsaki26 mi
- Shibushi31 mi
- Hamanoichi34 mi
Ibusuki at a glance
- Town or city of about 39,011 people. Coordinates: 31.233° N, 130.650° E.
- It is 24 mi south of Kagoshima, the main place in Kagoshima. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Kagoshima.
- The nearest tide station, Odomari, is 15 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Ibusuki Kō (0.7 mi), Yamagawa Kō (2.0 mi), Uomi Kō (2.5 mi), Miyagahama Kō (3.7 mi).
Questions about IbusukiQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ibusuki?
Today in Ibusuki there are high tides at 8:56 am (8.2 ft) and 8:09 pm (8.0 ft) and low tides at 2:09 am and 2:35 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Ibusuki?
At 5:32 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:57 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ibusuki?
At 6:31 am. First light comes at 5:37 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 1:19–3:19 am, Minor 9:21–10:21 am, Major 1:51–3:51 pm, Minor 7:21–8:21 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ibusuki?
Overcast, from 61 °F to 75 °F, with a light breeze from the east (4 mph) and a 11% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ibusuki?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 6.5 s from the southwest. The water is 77.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ibusuki?
The best time to visit Ibusuki is in October: highs of 77 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 6 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: Odomari 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).