Hirara tides today
- Tide now 3.4 ft ↓ falling · low 2:50 pm (2.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:10–3:50 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 3:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 3.0 ft · 80 °F slight · 7.4 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 12 mph · 79 °F from the N, gusts 17 · overcast
- Surf today 1.8–2.7 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 1:00–5:00 pm
- Sun 6:44 am–6:01 pm 11 h 17 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:32 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:32 pm
Today in Hirara there are high tides at 9:32 am (5.3 ft) and 8:49 pm (6.0 ft) and low tides at 2:56 am and 2:50 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:50 pm. The sun rises at 6:44 am and sets at 6:01 pm: 11 h 17 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:32 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:42 am to 3:42 am and from 2:14 pm to 4:14 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 3.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north (12 mph). Overcast, 79 °F.
Fishing in Hirara today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:50 pm
- Major period 2:14–4:14 pm
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light onshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (2.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, 2:10 pm to 3:50 pm, combines the 2:50 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:00 am to 3:40 am, with the 2:56 am low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 9:20 am to 10:20 am, with the 9:32 am high tide, moonset, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Beach day in Hirara
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 81 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- Water at 80 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 2:50 pm: more sand
- Swim with care: 2.9 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.9 ft
2.9 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 80 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:50 pm
Low tide at 2:56 am and 2:50 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:32 am and 8:49 pm. Coefficient 91 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, water at 80 °F and low tide at 2:50 pm, though with some waves.
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 Hirara
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- Painagama Beach 2.0 mi · W
- Parking
- Sunayama-Beach 2.8 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Sunset Beach 2.8 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Yonaha Beach 5.3 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Hirara
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Tides in Hirara
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:56 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:32 am 5.3 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Next low tide 2:50 pm 2.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:49 pm 6.0 ft · coef. 86
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 58 min to low tide at 2:50 pm.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 9:32 am high tide and 86 for the 8:49 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.1 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 13 (7.0 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-1.0 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, 6.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 23, 2.1 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 | 6:44 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 2:56 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 9:32 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 2:50 pm · 2.6 ft | High tide 8:49 pm · 6.0 ft | Coef. 91 | 88% | Major periods 1:42 am · 2:14 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:45 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 3:45 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:26 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 3:32 pm · 2.9 ft | High tide 9:35 pm · 5.7 ft | Coef. 78 | 80% | Major periods 2:46 am · 3:18 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:45 am · 5:59 pm | Low tide 4:41 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:31 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 4:25 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 10:31 pm · 5.3 ft | Coef. 62 | 69% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:46 am · 5:59 pm | Low tide 5:49 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 12:52 pm · 4.3 ft | Low tide 5:50 pm · 3.4 ft | High tide 11:50 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 48 | 58% | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:19 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:46 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 7:11 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 2:22 pm · 4.4 ft | Low tide 7:54 pm · 3.2 ft | — | Coef. 43 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:46 am · 6:12 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:47 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 1:35 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 8:36 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 3:30 pm · 4.6 ft | Low tide 9:28 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 48 | 36% | Major periods 6:37 am · 7:01 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:48 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 3:13 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 9:44 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 4:15 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 10:27 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 59 | 26% | Major periods 7:24 am · 7:47 pm | Low |
▲ 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 Hirara station (TICON-4), 1.6 mi from Hirara. 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 Hirara
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Onshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 5.0 ft with a period of 9 s, from the north-northeast (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 (+1.6 °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 12:52 pm (local time).
Surf in Hirara today
Surf today
Poor- 2.0–3.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.6 ft swell at 6 s from the north, short: weak, messy waves
- Light onshore wind (8 mph): a bit of chop
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 9:32 am)
- Light: First light 6:21 am · sunrise 6:44 am · sunset 6:01 pm · last light 6:24 pm
- Tide: low 2:56 am (-0.1 ft), high 9:32 am (5.3 ft), low 2:50 pm (2.6 ft) and high 8:49 pm (6.0 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 79.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 47 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:21 am to 10:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell. 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell and onshore wind.
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 Hirara today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (9:32 am): little current from 9:10 am to 10:00 am
- 2.4 ft swell at 6 s from the north: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:56 am (2:40–3:11 am), high tide 9:32 am (9:10–10:00 am), low tide 2:50 pm (2:20–3:20 pm) and high tide 8:49 pm (8:20–9:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.4 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 79.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:24 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:32 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 10:40 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 2:10 pm to 3:20 pm, with slack water at low tide, 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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- ハナダイの根 8.8 mi
- L字アーチ 9.7 mi
- W字アーチ 9.9 mi
- 中の島チャンネル 10 mi
- クロスホール 10 mi
- SUNSEA 0.6 mi
- Inau 0.8 mi
- 宮古島カッフィーネ 0.9 mi
- アクアドロップ 1.1 mi
- 山本大司潜水案内 1.1 mi
- ／ ・Blue and Green 1.2 mi
- Diveshop Marudai 1.2 mi
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 Hirara
Now in Hirara
- Low / high
- 77 / 79 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 16%
- Clouds
- 94%
- Humidity
- 64%
- Dew pointDew point
- 66 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 6 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 46
- 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.03 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 | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 78° | 77° | 77° | 78° | 79° | 79° | 78° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 ENE | 11 NE | 8 NE | 9 NE | 11 NNE | 12 NNE | 11 N | 6 NE |
| Gusts | 18 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 10 |
| Waves | 3.9 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.7 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 79° 11 NNE 3.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 12 NNE 2.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 78° 11 N 2.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 6 NE 2.7 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 4 NNE 2.6 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 4 NNW 2.5 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 7 N 2.4 ft
- 9:00 am 78° 4 NE 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 77 / 79 °F | 12 mph NNE | 3.9 ft | 9:32 am · 8:49 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 80 °F | 20 mph NNE | 3.8 ft | 10:26 am · 9:35 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 77 / 79 °F | 20 mph NE | 3.9 ft | 11:31 am · 10:31 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 79 °F | 17 mph ESE | 3.9 ft | 12:52 pm · 11:50 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 78 / 80 °F | 14 mph NNE | 3.9 ft | 2:22 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 79 °F | 20 mph NE | 5.0 ft | 1:35 am · 3:30 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 80 °F | 19 mph NE | 4.8 ft | 3:13 am · 4:15 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 80 °F | 16 mph NNE | 4.5 ft | 4:27 am · 4:51 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 79 °F | 17 mph NE | 3.7 ft | 5:24 am · 5:22 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 79 °F | 18 mph E | 4.2 ft | 6:11 am · 5:51 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 79 / 80 °F | 14 mph ESE | 2.9 ft | 6:53 am · 6:19 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 74 / 79 °F | 32 mph NE | 5.7 ft | 7:31 am · 6:47 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 75 °F | 30 mph NE | 5.3 ft | 8:08 am · 7:14 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 75 / 76 °F | 18 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | 8:43 am · 7:43 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 77° / 80° 3.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 77° / 79° 3.9 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 76° / 79° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 78° / 80° 3.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 78° / 79° 5.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 78° / 80° 4.8 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 78° / 80° 4.5 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 wind today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (80 °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 12:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Hirara
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:54 am
- Full dark 6:51 pm
- Civil dawn 6:21 am
- Civil dusk 6:24 pm
- Solar noon 12:23 pm (52° high)
- Daylight 11 h 17 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:29 pm
- Full dark 6:51 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,979 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hirara
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:42–3:42 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:14–4:14 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:25–10:25 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:02–9:02 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 Hirara
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.8 mi
- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Jetty 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 5.3 mi
- 荷川取漁港 1.9 mi
- 平良港 2.2 mi
- 高野漁港 2.2 mi
- 真謝漁港 2.4 mi
- 大浦漁港 2.5 mi
- 久松漁港 2.9 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.3 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.5 mi from Hirara) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.6 mi
- 33 ft deep1.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.6 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. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.3 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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). The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near HiraraTides nearby
- Miyakojima1.1 mi
- Hirara-kō1.5 mi
- Nikadori Gyokō1.8 mi
- Nishihara (Miyakojima Shi)1.9 mi
- Hirara Kō (Miyakojima Shi)2.7 mi
- Ōura (Miyakojima Shi)2.9 mi
- Sugama4.0 mi
- Nagama4.1 mi
- Yonaha4.3 mi
- Uechi4.4 mi
Hirara at a glance
- Town or city of about 34,354 people. Coordinates: 24.804° N, 125.302° E.
- It is 177 mi southwest of Naha, the main place in Okinawa. The sun rises 8 min later and sets 11 min later than in Naha.
- The nearest tide station, Hirara, is 1.6 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Hirara-kō (1.5 mi), Nikadori Gyokō (1.8 mi), Hirara Kō (Miyakojima Shi) (2.7 mi), Hismatu Port (2.8 mi).
Questions about HiraraQuestions
What time is high tide today in Hirara?
Today in Hirara there are high tides at 9:32 am (5.3 ft) and 8:49 pm (6.0 ft) and low tides at 2:56 am and 2:50 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Hirara?
At 6:01 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hirara?
At 6:45 am. First light comes at 5:54 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 1:42–3:42 am, Minor 9:25–10:25 am, Major 2:14–4:14 pm, Minor 8:02–9:02 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Hirara?
Overcast, from 77 °F to 79 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north (12 mph) and a 16% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hirara?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.0 ft waves with a period of 7.4 s from the north-northeast. The water is 80.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Hirara?
The best time to visit Hirara is from September to December and from February to May: highs of 69 °F to 86 °F, about 13 rainy days a month and 5 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: Hirara 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).