Hiwasaura tides today
- Tide now 6.0 ft ↓ falling · low 1:21 pm (3.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:40–2:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 77 °F smooth · 8.9 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 58 °F from the N, gusts 9 · clear sky
- Surf today 1.3–2.1 ft Poor day · 3/10 · 6:00–10:00 am
- Sun 6:18 am–5:13 pm 10 h 55 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 7:27 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:27 pm
Today in Hiwasaura there are high tides at 7:52 am (6.1 ft) and 7:02 pm (6.0 ft) and low tides at 1:15 am and 1:21 pm. Tide coefficient 94. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:21 pm. The sun rises at 6:18 am and sets at 5:13 pm: 10 h 55 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:27 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:03 am to 3:03 am and from 1:35 pm to 3:35 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a light air from the north (2 mph). Clear sky, 58 °F.
Fishing in Hiwasaura today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 1:21 pm
- Major period 1:35–3:35 pm
- Steady pressure (30.21 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (1.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 94 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 2:20 pm, combines the 1:21 pm low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 1:00 am to 2:10 am, with the 1:15 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with the 7:02 pm high tide and moonrise.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, blackhead seabream, red seabream and mulloway. What you can catch
Beach day in Hiwasaura
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.5 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 77 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 1:21 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.5 ft
1.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 77 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:21 pm
Low tide at 1:15 am and 1:21 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:52 am and 7:02 pm. Coefficient 94 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea, water at 77 °F and low tide at 1:21 pm, though with cool air.
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 Hiwasaura
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- 大浜海岸 0.3 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Tainohama Beach 3.7 mi · NE
- Restrooms
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Tides in Hiwasaura
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:15 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:52 am 6.1 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Next low tide 1:21 pm 3.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:02 pm 6.0 ft · coef. 89
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 19 min to low tide at 1:21 pm.
Tide coefficient 94 for the 7:52 am high tide and 89 for the 7:02 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.0 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 September 28 (6.6 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.7 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above chart datum (CD), the zero of that port's nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (CD)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 27 (coefficient 107, 6.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 21, 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 | 6:18 am · 5:13 pm | Low tide 1:15 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 7:52 am · 6.1 ft | Low tide 1:21 pm · 3.0 ft | High tide 7:02 pm · 6.0 ft | Coef. 94 | 88% | Major periods 1:03 am · 1:35 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:19 am · 5:12 pm | Low tide 1:57 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:42 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 2:00 pm · 3.3 ft | High tide 7:40 pm · 5.7 ft | Coef. 80 | 80% | Major periods 2:08 am · 2:40 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:20 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 2:46 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:45 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 2:49 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 8:24 pm · 5.3 ft | Coef. 63 | 69% | Major periods 3:12 am · 3:42 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:21 am · 5:10 pm | Low tide 3:46 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 11:20 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 4:15 pm · 3.9 ft | High tide 9:24 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 47 | 58% | Major periods 4:12 am · 4:41 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:21 am · 5:09 pm | Low tide 5:12 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 12:56 pm · 4.8 ft | Low tide 6:54 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 11:27 pm · 4.4 ft | Coef. 38 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:22 am · 5:08 pm | Low tide 6:55 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 2:03 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 8:14 pm · 3.1 ft | — | Coef. 42 | 36% | Major periods 5:59 am · 6:23 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:23 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 1:48 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 8:14 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 2:49 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 9:08 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 55 | 26% | Major periods 6:46 am · 7:09 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (CD). 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 Hiwasa station (JMA), 1.3 mi from Hiwasaura. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Source: Japan Meteorological Agency website (出典：気象庁ホームページ), tide table (潮位表) for Hiwasa (日和佐), https://www.data.jma.go.jp/kaiyou/db/tide/suisan/suisan.php?stn=HW. Public Data License (Version 1.0) (https://www.digital.go.jp/resources/open_data/public_data_license_v1.0), compatible with CC BY 4.0. Modified by TidePlanet (気象庁「潮位表」を加工して作成): harmonic constants fitted from the hourly prediction of 2025–2026; not an official JMA product.
The sea at Hiwasaura
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.1 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 Monday 2: 6.0 ft with a period of 9 s, from the south-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 (+2.8 °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 8:02 am (local time).
Surf in Hiwasaura today
Surf today
Poor- 1.3–2.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.4 ft swell at 9 s from the southeast, a bit short
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 7:52 am)
- Light: First light 5:52 am · sunrise 6:18 am · sunset 5:13 pm · last light 5:38 pm
- Tide: low 1:15 am (0.0 ft), high 7:52 am (6.1 ft), low 1:21 pm (3.0 ft) and high 7:02 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 77.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 28 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water. 2:00 pm to 5:38 pm also works.
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 Hiwasaura today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (1:21 pm): little current from 12:50 pm to 1:50 pm
- 1.4 ft swell at 9 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:15 am (1:00–1:30 am), high tide 7:52 am (7:30–8:20 am), low tide 1:21 pm (12:50–1:50 pm) and high tide 7:02 pm (6:40–7:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. 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 5:38 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 7:27 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:20 pm to 2:50 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:10 am to 8:40 am, with slack water at high tide, 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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Weather in Hiwasaura
Now in Hiwasaura
- Low / high
- 49 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 19%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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: −0.21 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 54° | 51° | 49° | 62° | 67° | 67° | 63° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 N | 6 NNW | 4 NW | 1 ENE | 6 S | 7 S | 6 SW | 6 WSW |
| Gusts | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 14 |
| Waves | 2.0 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 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 62° 1 ENE 1.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 67° 6 S 1.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 7 S 1.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 6 SW 1.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 6 WSW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 64° 8 SW 1.7 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 6 W 1.8 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 7 WSW 1.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 49 / 67 °F | 8 mph WSW | 2.0 ft | 7:52 am · 7:02 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 59 / 74 °F | 10 mph WSW | 3.4 ft | 8:42 am · 7:40 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 53 / 72 °F | 6 mph NW | 3.7 ft | 9:45 am · 8:24 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 67 °F | 8 mph NW | 5.6 ft | 11:20 am · 9:24 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 59 / 70 °F | 16 mph WSW | 6.0 ft | 12:56 pm · 11:27 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 70 °F | 10 mph N | 4.7 ft | 2:03 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 62 °F | 11 mph N | 4.8 ft | 1:48 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 71 °F | 4 mph N | 6.1 ft | 3:05 am · 3:26 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 70 °F | 10 mph NNW | 6.7 ft | 4:02 am · 3:57 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 59 °F | 13 mph N | 5.3 ft | 4:49 am · 4:24 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 65 °F | 9 mph N | 4.1 ft | 5:29 am · 4:48 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 59 °F | 12 mph N | 5.2 ft | 6:04 am · 5:12 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 42 / 63 °F | 5 mph NW | 3.4 ft | 6:37 am · 5:36 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 43 / 62 °F | 6 mph W | 3.0 ft | 7:07 am · 6:02 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 59° / 74° 3.4 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 53° / 72° 3.7 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 48° / 67° 5.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 59° / 70° 6.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 55° / 70° 4.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 57° / 62° 4.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 56° / 71° 6.1 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (67 °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 8:02 am (local time).
The sun in Hiwasaura
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:23 am
- Full dark 6:08 pm
- Civil dawn 5:52 am
- Civil dusk 5:38 pm
- Solar noon 11:46 am (43° high)
- Daylight 10 h 55 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:38 pm
- Full dark 6:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,602 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hiwasaura
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:03–3:03 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:35–3:35 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:12–10:12 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:57–7:57 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 Hiwasaura
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.45 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.3 mi.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Hiwasaura) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.45 mi
- 33 ft deep0.5 mi
- 66 ft deep0.7 mi
- 164 ft deep1.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.45 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 0.5 mi and 66 ft at 0.7 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
Asebinohana Lighthouse 1.5 mi east
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 19 nautical miles (22 mi)
- Light height
- 545 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 38 ft
- Built
- 1952
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near HiwasauraTides nearby
- Mugiura8.0 mi
- Tomoura14 mi
- Anan14 mi
- Kannoura19 mi
- Komatsushima19 mi
- Tokushima23 mi
- Takabō27 mi
- Matsushige28 mi
- Narutochō-mitsuishi33 mi
- Higashikagawa35 mi
Hiwasaura at a glance
- Town or city of about 6,222 people. Coordinates: 33.733° N, 134.537° E.
- It is 23 mi south of Tokushima, the main place in Tokushima. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Tokushima.
- The nearest tide station, Hiwasa, is 1.3 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Hiwasa Kō (0.7 mi), Yuki-kō (3.9 mi).
Questions about HiwasauraQuestions
What time is high tide today in Hiwasaura?
Today in Hiwasaura there are high tides at 7:52 am (6.1 ft) and 7:02 pm (6.0 ft) and low tides at 1:15 am and 1:21 pm. Tide coefficient 94.
What time is sunset today in Hiwasaura?
At 5:13 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hiwasaura?
At 6:19 am. First light comes at 5:24 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 1:03–3:03 am, Minor 9:12–10:12 am, Major 1:35–3:35 pm, Minor 6:57–7:57 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Hiwasaura?
Light drizzle, from 49 °F to 67 °F, with a light air from the north (2 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hiwasaura?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 8.9 s from the east-southeast. The water is 77.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Hiwasaura?
The best time to visit Hiwasaura is in August and in May: highs of 71 °F to 86 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 7 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: Hiwasa point of the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) tide tables. 出典：気象庁ホームページ, under the Public Data License 1.0 (compatible with CC BY 4.0); constants fitted by TidePlanet from two years of its hourly predictions (気象庁「潮位表」を加工して作成). Not an official JMA publication. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).