Kainan tides today
- Tide now 5.1 ft ↓ falling · low 2:02 pm (3.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:30–3:00 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 2:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 76 °F smooth · 6.9 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 64 °F from the SW, gusts 11 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:16 am–5:10 pm 10 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 7:22 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:22 pm
- Best time to dive 12:50–2:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Kainan there are high tides at 8:23 am (6.2 ft) and 7:29 pm (5.9 ft) and low tides at 1:36 am and 2:02 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:02 pm. The sun rises at 6:16 am and sets at 5:10 pm: 10 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:22 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:00 am to 3:00 am and from 1:32 pm to 3:32 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light air from the southwest (3 mph). Mainly clear, 64 °F.
Fishing in Kainan today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:02 pm
- Major period 1:32–3:32 pm
- Steady pressure (30.21 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 95 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, combines the 2:02 pm low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 1:00 am to 2:40 am, with the 1:36 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also good from 6:50 pm to 7:50 pm, with the 7:29 pm high tide and moonrise.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, blackhead seabream and red seabream. What you can catch
Beach day in Kainan
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.6 ft waves
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 2:02 pm: more sand
- Feels like 67 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.6 ft
0.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 76 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:02 pm
Low tide at 1:36 am and 2:02 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:23 am and 7:29 pm. Coefficient 95 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea, water at 76 °F and low tide at 2:02 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 Kainan
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- プライベートビーチ 1.3 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- 宮の浜ビーチ 2.0 mi · NW
- 片男波海水浴場 3.2 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- 浪早ビーチ 4.3 mi · NW
- Parking
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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Tides in Kainan
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:36 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:23 am 6.2 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Next low tide 2:02 pm 3.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:29 pm 5.9 ft · coef. 89
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 30 min to low tide at 2:02 pm.
Tide coefficient 95 for the 8:23 am high tide and 89 for the 7:29 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.2 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 (6.7 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 109, 6.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 20, 2.6 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 | 6:16 am · 5:10 pm | Low tide 1:36 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 8:23 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 2:02 pm · 3.3 ft | High tide 7:29 pm · 5.9 ft | Coef. 95 | 88% | Major periods 1:00 am · 1:32 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:17 am · 5:09 pm | Low tide 2:21 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 9:14 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 2:47 pm · 3.8 ft | High tide 8:01 pm · 5.6 ft | Coef. 80 | 80% | Major periods 2:05 am · 2:37 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:18 am · 5:08 pm | Low tide 3:11 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:12 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 3:43 pm · 4.1 ft | High tide 8:35 pm · 5.2 ft | Coef. 61 | 69% | Major periods 3:09 am · 3:40 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:18 am · 5:07 pm | Low tide 4:10 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 11:39 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 5:08 pm · 4.2 ft | High tide 9:39 pm · 4.7 ft | Coef. 45 | 58% | Major periods 4:09 am · 4:38 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:19 am · 5:06 pm | Low tide 5:34 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 2:19 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 7:23 pm · 4.0 ft | — | Coef. 37 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:05 am · 5:31 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:20 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 12:15 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 7:21 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 3:01 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 8:47 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 42 | 36% | Major periods 5:56 am · 6:20 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:21 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 2:03 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 8:36 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 3:27 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 9:28 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 54 | 26% | Major periods 6:44 am · 7:06 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 Kainan station (TICON-4), 1.4 mi from Kainan. 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 Kainan
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 4.7 ft with a period of 6 s, from the south-southwest (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 74.8 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.0 °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 10:31 am (local time).
Diving in Kainan today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:02 pm): little current from 1:40 pm to 2:20 pm
- 0.3 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:36 am (1:20–1:51 am), high tide 8:23 am (8:08–8:40 am), low tide 2:02 pm (1:40–2:20 pm) and high tide 7:29 pm (6:50–7:50 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 75.9 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:35 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 7:22 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 pm to 2:40 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:50 am to 9:10 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, 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 Kainan
Now in Kainan
- Low / high
- 46 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 49%
- Humidity
- 52%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 5 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- 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 (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.22 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 51° | 49° | 46° | 60° | 68° | 69° | 61° | 61° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 ENE | 4 E | 4 E | 1 NE | 6 SW | 4 SSW | 3 ESE | 5 ESE |
| Gusts | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 12 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.1 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 68° 6 SW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 4 SSW 0.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 61° 3 ESE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 61° 5 ESE 1.1 ft
- 12:00 am 60° 6 ESE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 60° 6 SSE 1.5 ft
- 6:00 am 60° 6 SSE 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 9 S 1.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 46 / 70 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | 8:23 am · 7:29 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 60 / 69 °F | 11 mph S | 2.3 ft | 9:14 am · 8:01 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 59 / 70 °F | 12 mph NW | 2.8 ft | 10:12 am · 8:35 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 64 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 11:39 am · 9:39 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 70 °F | 16 mph SSW | 4.7 ft | 2:19 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 58 / 68 °F | 9 mph N | 3.2 ft | 12:15 am · 3:01 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 62 °F | 7 mph NE | 2.6 ft | 2:03 am · 3:27 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 53 / 70 °F | 5 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | 3:17 am · 3:50 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 69 °F | 11 mph NNW | 3.7 ft | 4:15 am · 4:14 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 60 °F | 12 mph NNE | 3.2 ft | 5:04 am · 4:41 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 62 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 5:47 am · 5:10 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 44 / 58 °F | 13 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | 6:25 am · 5:39 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 42 / 61 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.8 ft | 7:00 am · 6:07 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 44 / 62 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.7 ft | 7:34 am · 6:33 pm |
- Fri 30 Light rain 60° / 69° 2.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 59° / 70° 2.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 53° / 64° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 53° / 70° 4.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 58° / 68° 3.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 54° / 62° 2.6 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 53° / 70° 2.8 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, warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °F; normal high: 68 °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 10:31 am (local time).
The sun in Kainan
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:21 am
- Full dark 6:05 pm
- Civil dawn 5:50 am
- Civil dusk 5:35 pm
- Solar noon 11:43 am (42° high)
- Daylight 10 h 54 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:35 pm
- Full dark 6:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,647 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kainan
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:00–3:00 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:32–3:32 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:11–10:11 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:52–7:52 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 Kainan
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.8 mi
- Jetty 3.3 mi
- Jetty 3.6 mi
- Jetty 3.8 mi
- Jetty 4.1 mi
- Jetty 4.6 mi
- Jetty 6.6 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Boat ramp 7.0 mi
- 初島漁港 7.0 mi
- みちばた 0.1 mi
- (株)えびす屋釣具店 8.1 mi
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Nearest lighthouse
Saikazaki Lighthouse 4.9 mi northwest
- Light
- A white flash every 8 s · Fl W 8s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 246 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 26 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near KainanTides nearby
- Minato5.7 mi
- Wakayama6.3 mi
- Arida7.3 mi
- Yuasa8.2 mi
- Iwade9.0 mi
- Higashinaka9.3 mi
- Fuke12 mi
- Hannan13 mi
- Kinokawa14 mi
- Sennan14 mi
Kainan at a glance
- Town or city of about 48,369 people. Coordinates: 34.152° N, 135.214° E.
- It is 30 mi north of Tanabe, the main place in Wakayama. The sun rises 1 min later and sets at the same time than in Tanabe.
- The nearest tide station, Kainan, is 1.4 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Shimizu-kō (1.1 mi), Kainan Kō (1.2 mi), Shiotsu-kō (2.8 mi), Wakaura Gyokō (3.7 mi).
Questions about KainanQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kainan?
Today in Kainan there are high tides at 8:23 am (6.2 ft) and 7:29 pm (5.9 ft) and low tides at 1:36 am and 2:02 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Kainan?
At 5:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kainan?
At 6:17 am. First light comes at 5:21 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 1:00–3:00 am, Minor 9:11–10:11 am, Major 1:32–3:32 pm, Minor 6:52–7:52 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kainan?
Overcast, from 46 °F to 70 °F, with a light air from the southwest (3 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kainan?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 6.9 s from the south-southeast. The water is 76.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kainan?
The best time to visit Kainan is in May and from July to August: highs of 73 °F to 88 °F, about 12 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: Kainan 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).