Sakaiminato tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↓ falling · low 9:29 pm (0.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:50–4:10 am good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 73 °F smooth · 6.1 s from the north
- Wind · air 2 mph · 63 °F from the S, gusts 6 · overcast
- Sun 6:26 am–5:16 pm 10 h 50 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 7:26 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:26 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:40 am–12:20 pm great day · 9/10
- Thunderstorm Advisory (雷注意報) · Sakaiminato City: take care. Until further notice. Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), issued today at 6:33 pm · Public Data License 1.0
Official text
Japanese
鳥取県雷注意報
鳥取県では、竜巻などの激しい突風や急な強い雨、落雷に注意してください。
境港市：雷注意報（竜巻、ひょう）（発表）出典：気象庁ホームページ (https://www.jma.go.jp/). TidePlanet has extracted this area’s warnings from the JMA’s, translated their names and converted their figures to the chosen units: this is not an official JMA publication.
Today in Sakaiminato there are high tides at 3:07 am (1.2 ft) and 5:55 pm (1.0 ft) and low tides at 10:24 am and 9:29 pm. Tide coefficient 94. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:29 pm. The sun rises at 6:26 am and sets at 5:16 pm: 10 h 50 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:26 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:09 am to 3:09 am and from 1:41 pm to 3:41 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light air from the south (2 mph). Overcast, 63 °F.
Fishing in Sakaiminato today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:55 pm, coefficient 88
- Sunset at 5:16 pm, golden hour from 4:40 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.10 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (1.0 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, 5:00 pm to 5:40 pm, combines the 5:55 pm high tide, sunset and falling pressure. Also good from 9:20 am to 10:20 am, with the 10:24 am low tide and moonset. Also worth a try from 2:10 am to 3:10 am, with the 3:07 am high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, red seabream, blackhead seabream and John Dory. What you can catch
Beach day in Sakaiminato
Is it a beach day?
- Offshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.3 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 66 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.3 ft
1.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °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 9:29 pm
Low tide at 10:24 am and 9:29 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:07 am and 5:55 pm.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, brings little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °F, though with clouds and 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 Sakaiminato
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Tides in Sakaiminato
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:07 am 1.2 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Low tide 10:24 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:55 pm 1.0 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Next low tide 9:29 pm 0.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 26 min to low tide at 9:29 pm.
Tide coefficient 94 for the 3:07 am high tide and 88 for the 5:55 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.0 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 August 12 (1.7 ft) and the lowest, on March 2 (-0.6 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 28 (coefficient 101, 0.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 23, 0.5 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 | 6:26 am · 5:16 pm | High tide 3:07 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 10:24 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 5:55 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 9:29 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 94 | 88% | Major periods 1:09 am · 1:41 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:27 am · 5:15 pm | High tide 3:46 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 11:27 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:12 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:06 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 83 | 80% | Major periods 2:13 am · 2:45 pm | High |
| Sat 31 | 6:27 am · 5:13 pm | High tide 4:33 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 12:38 pm · 0.3 ft | — | — | Coef. 70 | 69% | Major periods 3:17 am · 3:48 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:28 am · 5:12 pm | High tide 5:32 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 1:55 pm · 0.3 ft | — | — | Coef. 58 | 58% | Major periods 4:18 am · 4:46 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:29 am · 5:11 pm | High tide 6:52 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 3:12 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:04 pm · 0.9 ft | — | Coef. 55 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:13 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:30 am · 5:10 pm | Low tide 2:53 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 8:29 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 4:17 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:33 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 62 | 36% | Major periods 6:04 am · 6:28 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:31 am · 5:10 pm | Low tide 4:37 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 10:10 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 5:09 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:57 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 70 | 26% | Major periods 6:52 am · 7:14 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 Sakai station (TICON-4), 1.0 mi from Sakaiminato. 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 Sakaiminato
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 2.4 ft with a period of 5 s, from the northwest (slight).
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 (+3.5 °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 7:03 pm (local time).
Surf in Sakaiminato today
Surf today
Poor- 1.3–2.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.6 ft swell at 6 s from the north, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:24 am)
- Light: First light 5:59 am · sunrise 6:26 am · sunset 5:16 pm · last light 5:42 pm
- Tide: high 3:07 am (1.2 ft), low 10:24 am (0.2 ft), high 5:55 pm (1.0 ft) and low 9:29 pm (0.9 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 72.5 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 17 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm can also work, with light offshore wind, though with small waves and 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 Sakaiminato today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:24 am): little current from 10:09 am to 10:40 am
- 1.5 ft swell at 6 s from the north: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:07 am (2:40–3:30 am), low tide 10:24 am (10:09–10:40 am), high tide 5:55 pm (5:30–6:20 pm) and low tide 9:29 pm (8:50–10:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.8 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 72.5 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:42 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 7:26 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 11:10 am, combines slack water at low 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 Sakaiminato
Now in Sakaiminato
- Low / high
- 51 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.13 in · 82%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 56 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 34
- 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 (0.00 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 54° | 52° | 51° | 58° | 68° | 67° | 64° | 61° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 S | 4 S | 5 S | 3 SSE | 6 SW | 5 WSW | 2 S | 4 SSW |
| Gusts | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 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 pm 61° 4 SSW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 59° 4 SW 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 60° 4 SW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 4 S 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 1 S 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 8 W 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 9 WNW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 7 SW 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 51 / 69 °F | 6 mph SSW | 2.2 ft | 3:07 am · 5:55 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 59 / 67 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.0 ft | 3:46 am · 7:12 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 57 / 67 °F | 16 mph W | 2.4 ft | 4:33 am | |
| Sun 1 | 54 / 64 °F | 5 mph SSW | 1.7 ft | 5:32 am | |
| Mon 2 | 56 / 62 °F | 7 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | 6:52 am · 11:04 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 64 °F | 9 mph WNW | 2.1 ft | 8:29 am · 11:33 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 58 / 63 °F | 6 mph E | 1.5 ft | 10:10 am · 11:57 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 69 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.2 ft | 11:35 am | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 64 °F | 16 mph NW | 2.7 ft | 12:19 am · 12:43 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 58 °F | 11 mph NNE | 6.8 ft | 12:39 am · 1:41 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 52 / 57 °F | 14 mph N | 8.7 ft | 12:58 am · 2:33 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 58 °F | 10 mph E | 7.7 ft | 1:18 am · 3:22 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 54 °F | 15 mph N | 9.2 ft | 1:40 am · 4:09 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 47 / 53 °F | 11 mph N | 8.5 ft | 2:03 am · 4:55 pm |
- Fri 30 Rain 59° / 67° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 57° / 67° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 54° / 64° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 56° / 62° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 57° / 64° 2.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 58° / 63° 1.5 ft
- Thu 5 Light rain 57° / 69° 1.2 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 on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.9 °F; normal high: 66 °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 7:03 pm (local time).
The sun in Sakaiminato
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:29 am
- Full dark 6:12 pm
- Civil dawn 5:59 am
- Civil dusk 5:42 pm
- Solar noon 11:51 am (41° high)
- Daylight 10 h 50 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:40 pm
- Full dark 6:12 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,513 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sakaiminato
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:09–3:09 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:41–3:41 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:24–10:24 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:56–7:56 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 Sakaiminato
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.0 mi
- Jetty 1.6 mi
- Jetty 2.1 mi
- Jetty 2.1 mi
- Jetty 2.6 mi
- Jetty 3.0 mi
- 境港公共マリーナ 2.0 mi
- 江島港 3.0 mi
- 寺津港 3.8 mi
- 遅江港 4.0 mi
- 二子港 4.0 mi
- かめや釣具 8.9 mi
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.45 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.85 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.6 mi.
From the shoreline (2.3 mi from Sakaiminato) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.45 mi
- 33 ft deep0.85 mi
- 66 ft deep0.95 mi
- 164 ft deep1.6 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. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.85 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).
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
Mihonoseki Lighthouse 5.7 mi east
- Light
- A white flash every 12 s · Fl W 12s
- Range
- 23 nautical miles (26 mi)
- Light height
- 272 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 46 ft
- Built
- 1898
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near SakaiminatoTides nearby
All places in Tottori, A to Z (31) →Sakaiminato at a glance
- Town or city of about 36,324 people. Coordinates: 35.538° N, 133.231° E.
- The nearest tide station, Sakai, is 1.0 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Sakai Kō (1.3 mi), Mihonoseki Gyokō (4.7 mi).
Questions about SakaiminatoQuestions
What time is high tide today in Sakaiminato?
Today in Sakaiminato there are high tides at 3:07 am (1.2 ft) and 5:55 pm (1.0 ft) and low tides at 10:24 am and 9:29 pm. Tide coefficient 94.
What time is sunset today in Sakaiminato?
At 5:16 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:42 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sakaiminato?
At 6:27 am. First light comes at 5:30 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 1:09–3:09 am, Minor 9:24–10:24 am, Major 1:41–3:41 pm, Minor 6:56–7:56 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Sakaiminato?
Light rain, from 51 °F to 69 °F, with a light air from the south (2 mph) and a 82% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sakaiminato?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 6.1 s from the north. The water is 72.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sakaiminato?
The best time to visit Sakaiminato is from May to June and in August: highs of 71 °F to 87 °F, about 10 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: Sakai 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).