Makurazaki tides today
- Tide now 7.5 ft ↑ rising · high 9:15 am (8.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:00–3:50 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 77 °F smooth · 5.5 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 66 °F from the NE, gusts 11 · mainly clear
- Surf today Flat Flat day · 1/10 · 6:07–10:00 am
- Sun 6:32 am–5:33 pm 11 h 1 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 7:52 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:52 pm
Today in Makurazaki there are high tides at 9:15 am (8.4 ft) and 8:35 pm (8.1 ft) and low tides at 2:42 am and 3:03 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 9:15 am. The sun rises at 6:32 am and sets at 5:33 pm: 11 h 1 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:52 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:21 am to 3:21 am and from 1:53 pm to 3:53 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph). Mainly clear, 66 °F.
Fishing in Makurazaki today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:03 pm
- Major period 1:53–3:53 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (1.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 3:50 pm, combines the 3:03 pm low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 9:20 am to 10:10 am, with the 9:15 am high tide and moonset. Also worth a try from 1:40 am to 3:20 am, with the 2:42 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, red seabream, giant trevally and greater amberjack. What you can catch
Beach day in Makurazaki
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 76 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 77 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- 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 3:03 pm
Low tide at 2:42 am and 3:03 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:15 am and 8:35 pm. Coefficient 91 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea, water at 78 °F and low tide at 3:03 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 Makurazaki
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Tides in Makurazaki
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:42 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 9:15 am 8.4 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 3:03 pm 3.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:35 pm 8.1 ft · coef. 85
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 23 min to high tide at 9:15 am.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 9:15 am high tide and 85 for the 8:35 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 12 (9.1 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-1.1 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 104, 8.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 21, 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 | 6:32 am · 5:33 pm | Low tide 2:42 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 9:15 am · 8.4 ft | Low tide 3:03 pm · 3.7 ft | High tide 8:35 pm · 8.1 ft | Coef. 91 | 88% | Major periods 1:21 am · 1:53 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:32 am · 5:32 pm | Low tide 3:29 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:06 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 3:50 pm · 4.3 ft | High tide 9:15 pm · 7.7 ft | Coef. 77 | 80% | Major periods 2:25 am · 2:58 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:33 am · 5:31 pm | Low tide 4:21 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 11:08 am · 7.2 ft | Low tide 4:49 pm · 4.7 ft | High tide 10:04 pm · 7.1 ft | Coef. 61 | 69% | Major periods 3:29 am · 4:00 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:34 am · 5:30 pm | Low tide 5:24 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 12:29 pm · 6.7 ft | Low tide 6:15 pm · 4.9 ft | High tide 11:17 pm · 6.5 ft | Coef. 47 | 58% | Major periods 4:30 am · 4:58 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:35 am · 5:29 pm | Low tide 6:42 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 2:04 pm · 6.6 ft | Low tide 8:01 pm · 4.6 ft | — | Coef. 40 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:25 am · 5:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:36 am · 5:29 pm | High tide 1:16 am · 6.1 ft | Low tide 8:10 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 3:15 pm · 6.8 ft | Low tide 9:25 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 45 | 36% | Major periods 6:16 am · 6:40 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:36 am · 5:28 pm | High tide 3:05 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 9:27 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 4:03 pm · 7.1 ft | Low tide 10:21 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 56 | 26% | Major periods 7:04 am · 7:26 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 Makurazaki station (TICON-4), 1.4 mi from Makurazaki. 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 Makurazaki
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Monday 2: 5.6 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west-southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.7 °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 75.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 7:52 am (local time).
Surf in Makurazaki today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.9 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (4 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 9:15 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:07 am · sunrise 6:32 am · sunset 5:33 pm · last light 5:58 pm
- Tide: low 2:42 am (0.1 ft), high 9:15 am (8.4 ft), low 3:03 pm (3.7 ft) and high 8:35 pm (8.1 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 77.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 8 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:07 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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 Makurazaki today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (3:03 pm): little current from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
- 1.0 ft swell at 5 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:42 am (2:20–3:00 am), high tide 9:15 am (8:50–9:40 am), low tide 3:03 pm (2:30–3:30 pm) and high tide 8:35 pm (8:10–9:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.8 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 77.2 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:58 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 7:52 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 9:30 am to 10:20 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, 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
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Weather in Makurazaki
Now in Makurazaki
- Low / high
- 61 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 19%
- Clouds
- 27%
- Humidity
- 71%
- Dew pointDew point
- 56 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.06 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 63° | 62° | 62° | 69° | 74° | 74° | 70° | 70° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ENE | 5 ENE | 4 ENE | 5 ENE | 5 SE | 8 SSW | 1 SE | 4 SE |
| Gusts | 9 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 3 | 10 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 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 |
- 9:00 am 69° 5 ENE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 5 SE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 74° 8 SSW 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 1 SE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 70° 4 SE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 70° 4 SSW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 68° 3 WSW 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 69° 2 NNW 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 61 / 75 °F | 8 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 9:15 am · 8:35 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 64 / 75 °F | 10 mph WNW | 3.0 ft | 10:06 am · 9:15 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 73 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.1 ft | 11:08 am · 10:04 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 57 / 74 °F | 7 mph S | 2.9 ft | 12:29 pm · 11:17 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 78 °F | 20 mph W | 5.6 ft | 2:04 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 60 / 72 °F | 8 mph N | 4.5 ft | 1:16 am · 3:15 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 72 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 3:05 am · 4:03 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 65 / 78 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.0 ft | 4:18 am · 4:40 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 72 °F | 13 mph N | 3.3 ft | 5:13 am · 5:12 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 55 / 65 °F | 10 mph NE | 3.1 ft | 5:59 am · 5:42 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 66 °F | 9 mph N | 2.6 ft | 6:39 am · 6:11 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 66 °F | 10 mph N | 4.2 ft | 7:17 am · 6:39 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 64 °F | 11 mph N | 3.1 ft | 7:52 am · 7:06 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 66 °F | 9 mph N | 2.6 ft | 8:26 am · 7:34 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 64° / 75° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 60° / 73° 3.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 57° / 74° 2.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 64° / 78° 5.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 60° / 72° 4.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 64° / 72° 3.3 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 65° / 78° 3.0 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °F; normal high: 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 7:52 am (local time).
The sun in Makurazaki
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:38 am
- Full dark 6:26 pm
- Civil dawn 6:07 am
- Civil dusk 5:58 pm
- Solar noon 12:02 pm (45° high)
- Daylight 11 h 1 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:59 pm
- Full dark 6:26 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,317 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Makurazaki
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:21–3:21 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:53–3:53 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:22–10:22 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:22–8:22 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 Makurazaki
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.1 mi.
From the shoreline (0.65 mi from Makurazaki) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep0.55 mi
- 164 ft deep1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 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 0.4 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Bōno Misaki Lighthouse 6.0 mi west
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 30 s · Fl(3) W 30s
- Range
- 21 nautical miles (24 mi)
- Light height
- 276 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 39 ft
- Built
- 1922
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near MakurazakiTides nearby
- Kaseda10 mi
- Ibusuki20 mi
- Kagoshima25 mi
- Tarumizu27 mi
- Nejime-kawaminan28 mi
- Shiromoto28 mi
- Kushikino31 mi
- Ichikikushikino32 mi
Makurazaki at a glance
- Town or city of about 21,960 people. Coordinates: 31.267° N, 130.317° E.
- It is 25 mi southwest of Kagoshima, the main place in Kagoshima. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Kagoshima.
- The nearest tide station, Makurazaki, is 1.4 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Makurazaki Gyokō (1.4 mi), Nishishioya Kō (3.2 mi), Higashishioya Kō (4.1 mi), Matsugaura Kō (4.6 mi).
Questions about MakurazakiQuestions
What time is high tide today in Makurazaki?
Today in Makurazaki there are high tides at 9:15 am (8.4 ft) and 8:35 pm (8.1 ft) and low tides at 2:42 am and 3:03 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Makurazaki?
At 5:33 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:58 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Makurazaki?
At 6:32 am. First light comes at 5:39 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 1:21–3:21 am, Minor 9:22–10:22 am, Major 1:53–3:53 pm, Minor 7:22–8:22 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Makurazaki?
Overcast, from 61 °F to 75 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph) and a 19% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Makurazaki?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 5.5 s from the west-northwest. The water is 77.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Makurazaki?
The best time to visit Makurazaki 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: Makurazaki 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).