Kariwa tides today
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↑ rising · high 6:29 pm (1.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 8:40–10:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.7 ft · 70 °F slight · 7.8 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 62 °F from the NE, gusts 14 · overcast
- Sun 6:07 am–4:51 pm 10 h 45 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 6:56 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:56 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:10 am–12:30 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Kariwa there are high tides at 2:56 am (1.4 ft) and 6:29 pm (1.1 ft) and low tides at 10:56 am and 9:38 pm. Tide coefficient 96. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:29 pm. The sun rises at 6:07 am and sets at 4:51 pm: 10 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:56 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:46 am to 2:46 am and from 1:18 pm to 3:18 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 3.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (4 mph). Overcast, 62 °F.
Fishing in Kariwa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 9:38 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.13 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 96 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 8:40 pm to 10:40 pm, combines the 9:38 pm low tide, falling pressure and some swell. Also worth a try from 2:00 am to 2:50 am, with the 2:56 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also good from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with the 6:29 pm high tide, moonrise and some swell.
Beach day in Kariwa
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Offshore breeze (6 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 70 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 10:56 am: more sand
- Feels like 60 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.8 ft
4.8 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 70 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Offshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:38 pm
Low tide at 10:56 am and 9:38 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:56 am and 6:29 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 Kariwa
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- 石地海水浴場 5.7 mi · N
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Tides in Kariwa
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:56 am 1.4 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 10:56 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 6:29 pm 1.1 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 9:38 pm 1.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 51 min to high tide at 6:29 pm.
Tide coefficient 96 for the 2:56 am high tide and 91 for the 6:29 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.1 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 12 (1.6 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (-0.5 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 27 to 28 (coefficient 100, 1.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 23, 0.6 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 | 6:07 am · 4:51 pm | High tide 2:56 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 10:56 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:29 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 9:38 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 96 | 88% | Major periods 12:46 am · 1:18 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:08 am · 4:50 pm | High tide 3:37 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 11:55 am · 0.3 ft | — | — | Coef. 87 | 80% | Major periods 1:51 am · 2:23 pm | High |
| Sat 31 | 6:09 am · 4:49 pm | High tide 4:23 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 12:59 pm · 0.3 ft | — | — | Coef. 75 | 69% | Major periods 2:55 am · 3:25 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:10 am · 4:48 pm | High tide 5:18 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 2:08 pm · 0.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 63 | 58% | Major periods 3:55 am · 4:24 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:11 am · 4:47 pm | High tide 6:34 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 3:21 pm · 0.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:12 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 8:22 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 4:31 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:46 pm · 0.9 ft | — | Coef. 56 | 36% | Major periods 5:42 am · 6:06 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:13 am · 4:45 pm | Low tide 4:36 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 10:06 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 5:31 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:52 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 63 | 26% | Major periods 6:29 am · 6:52 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
Kariwa has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Kashiwazaki (TICON-4), 7.9 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 Kariwa
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 6.9 ft with a period of 9 s, from the northwest (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 68.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.5 °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 11:38 am (local time).
Surf in Kariwa today
Surf today
Good- 3.4–5.3 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.8 ft swell at 7 s from the northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:56 am)
- Light: First light 5:40 am · sunrise 6:07 am · sunset 4:51 pm · last light 5:18 pm
- Tide: high 2:56 am (1.4 ft), low 10:56 am (0.2 ft), high 6:29 pm (1.1 ft) and low 9:38 pm (1.1 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 69.4 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 199 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
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 Kariwa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (10:56 am): little current from 10:40 am to 11:11 am
- 3.8 ft swell at 7 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:56 am (2:40–3:11 am), low tide 10:56 am (10:40–11:11 am), high tide 6:29 pm (5:50–7:40 pm) and low tide 9:38 pm (8:10–10:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 9.3 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 69.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:18 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 6:56 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 11:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell.
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 Kariwa.
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Weather in Kariwa
Now in Kariwa
- Low / high
- 47 / 64 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 80%
- Humidity
- 44%
- Dew pointDew point
- 40 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 4 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 35
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.09 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.30 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear sky | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 53° | 50° | 47° | 55° | 63° | 63° | 58° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 W | 5 S | 6 SE | 6 ENE | 4 NE | 3 N | 1 ESE | 5 SSE |
| Gusts | 14 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 9 |
| Waves | 6.9 ft | 6.0 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.3 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.1 ft | 2.7 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 |
- 12:00 pm 63° 4 NE 3.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 63° 3 N 3.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 58° 1 ESE 2.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 5 SSE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 8 SSE 1.8 ft
- 3:00 am 56° 7 S 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 5 SSE 2.3 ft
- 9:00 am 63° 2 SE 2.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 47 / 64 °F | 7 mph SE | 6.9 ft | 2:56 am · 6:29 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 69 °F | 8 mph SSE | 2.7 ft | 3:37 am | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 61 °F | 17 mph W | 6.0 ft | 4:23 am | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 59 °F | 11 mph NW | 5.8 ft | 5:18 am | |
| Mon 2 | 52 / 61 °F | 11 mph SSE | 4.1 ft | 6:34 am | |
| Tue 3 | 54 / 60 °F | 13 mph WNW | 5.6 ft | 8:22 am · 11:46 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 62 °F | 9 mph E | 3.0 ft | 10:06 am · 11:52 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 51 / 66 °F | 6 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | 11:39 am | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 63 °F | 11 mph WSW | 6.4 ft | 12:07 am · 1:00 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 52 °F | 9 mph NNW | 7.5 ft | 12:25 am · 2:07 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 59 °F | 13 mph SW | 8.6 ft | 12:46 am · 3:05 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 43 / 50 °F | 9 mph NW | 8.1 ft | 1:08 am · 3:58 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 42 / 52 °F | 16 mph W | 10 ft | 1:31 am · 4:48 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 45 / 55 °F | 11 mph WSW | 8.1 ft | 1:57 am · 5:40 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 54° / 69° 2.7 ft
- Sat 31 Rain 51° / 61° 6.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 51° / 59° 5.8 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 52° / 61° 4.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 54° / 60° 5.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 51° / 62° 3.0 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 51° / 66° 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (64 °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 11:38 am (local time).
The sun in Kariwa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:09 am
- Full dark 5:49 pm
- Civil dawn 5:40 am
- Civil dusk 5:18 pm
- Solar noon 11:29 am (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 45 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:15 pm
- Full dark 5:49 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,877 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kariwa
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:46–2:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:18–3:18 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:08–10:08 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:26–7:26 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 Kariwa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.4 mi
- Jetty 1.7 mi
- Jetty 1.8 mi
- Jetty 5.7 mi
- Jetty 5.9 mi
- Jetty 5.9 mi
- Jetty 7.0 mi
- Jetty 7.0 mi
- Jetty 7.2 mi
- Jetty 8.6 mi
- Jetty 8.8 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,100 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.45 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 2.7 mi.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Kariwa) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,100 ft
- 33 ft deep0.45 mi
- 66 ft deep1.1 mi
- 164 ft deep2.7 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,100 ft): 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. 33 ft deep 0.45 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.1 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
Kannon Zaki, Shilya Hana 3.8 mi north
- Light
- A white flash every 15 s · Fl W 15s
- Range
- 21 nautical miles (24 mi)
- Light height
- 210 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 56 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near KariwaTides nearby
All places in Niigata, A to Z (129) →Kariwa at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,578 people. Coordinates: 37.430° N, 138.619° E.
- It is 41 mi southwest of Niigata, the main place in Niigata. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 2 min later than in Niigata.
- The nearest tide station, Kashiwazaki, is 7.9 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about KariwaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kariwa?
Today in Kariwa there are high tides at 2:56 am (1.4 ft) and 6:29 pm (1.1 ft) and low tides at 10:56 am and 9:38 pm. Tide coefficient 96.
What time is sunset today in Kariwa?
At 4:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kariwa?
At 6:08 am. First light comes at 5:10 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 12:46–2:46 am, Minor 9:08–10:08 am, Major 1:18–3:18 pm, Minor 6:26–7:26 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kariwa?
Overcast, from 47 °F to 64 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (4 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kariwa?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.7 ft waves with a period of 7.8 s from the northwest. The water is 69.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kariwa?
The best time to visit Kariwa is from May to June and in August: highs of 70 °F to 86 °F, about 12 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: Kashiwazaki 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).