Shimonoseki tides today
- Tide now 5.5 ft ↑ rising · high 11:04 am (6.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:50–5:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.8 ft · 71 °F smooth · 5.6 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 1 mph · 62 °F from the SSW, gusts 7 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:33 am–5:27 pm 10 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 7:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:41 pm
- Best time to dive 9:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Shimonoseki there are high tides at 11:04 am (6.8 ft) and 10:13 pm (7.2 ft) and low tides at 4:50 am and 4:59 pm. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:04 am. The sun rises at 6:33 am and sets at 5:27 pm: 10 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:18 am to 3:18 am and from 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southwest (1 mph). Mainly clear, 62 °F.
Fishing in Shimonoseki today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:59 pm
- Sunset at 5:27 pm, golden hour from 4:52 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 90 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:50 pm to 5:50 pm, combines the 4:59 pm low tide and sunset. Also good from 9:10 pm to 11:10 pm, with the 10:13 pm high tide and falling pressure. Also good from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, with the 11:04 am high tide and moonset.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, red seabream, Japanese seabass and blackhead seabream. What you can catch
Beach day in Shimonoseki
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 0.8 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 4:59 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.8 ft
0.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 71 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 3 mph
Almost no wind.
- Tide & sand 4:59 pm
Low tide at 4:50 am and 4:59 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:04 am and 10:13 pm. Coefficient 90 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Shimonoseki
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- ひこっとらんどマリンビーチ 2.4 mi · W
- Parking
- 三軒屋海岸 4.1 mi · NE
- Parking
- いさんだの浜 4.9 mi · SE
- 猿喰海岸 5.0 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- やまえだの浜 5.1 mi · SE
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 Shimonoseki
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:50 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:04 am 6.8 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 4:59 pm 2.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:13 pm 7.2 ft · coef. 84
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 15 min to high tide at 11:04 am.
Tide coefficient 90 for the 11:04 am high tide and 84 for the 10:13 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 7.2 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 August 14 (7.9 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-1.2 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 102, 7.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 23, 2.3 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 | 6:33 am · 5:27 pm | Low tide 4:50 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:04 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 4:59 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 10:13 pm · 7.2 ft | Coef. 90 | 88% | Major periods 1:18 am · 1:50 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:33 am · 5:26 pm | Low tide 5:36 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:52 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 5:42 pm · 2.9 ft | High tide 10:53 pm · 6.8 ft | Coef. 77 | 80% | Major periods 2:23 am · 2:55 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:34 am · 5:25 pm | Low tide 6:28 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 12:50 pm · 5.9 ft | Low tide 6:32 pm · 3.4 ft | High tide 11:47 pm · 6.3 ft | Coef. 61 | 69% | Major periods 3:27 am · 3:57 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:35 am · 5:24 pm | Low tide 7:30 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 2:11 pm · 5.5 ft | Low tide 7:39 pm · 3.7 ft | — | Coef. 46 | 58% | Major periods 4:27 am · 4:56 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:36 am · 5:23 pm | High tide 1:26 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 8:43 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 3:56 pm · 5.4 ft | Low tide 9:12 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 41 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:23 am · 5:49 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:37 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 3:23 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 10:07 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 5:18 pm · 5.7 ft | Low tide 11:05 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 44 | 36% | Major periods 6:14 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:38 am · 5:21 pm | High tide 5:00 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 11:27 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 6:07 pm · 6.0 ft | — | Coef. 56 | 26% | Major periods 7:01 am · 7:24 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 Moji station (MLIT, TICON-4), 1.4 mi from Shimonoseki. 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 Shimonoseki
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.6 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 Monday 2: 1.8 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north-northwest (slight).
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 69.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water about normal for late October.
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 8:49 am (local time).
Diving in Shimonoseki today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:04 am): little current from 10:20 am to 11:50 am
- 0.7 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:50 am (4:30–5:10 am), high tide 11:04 am (10:20–11:50 am), low tide 4:59 pm (4:40–5:20 pm) and high tide 10:13 pm (9:40–10:50 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 71.2 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:53 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 7:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 12:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:20 pm to 5:30 pm, with slack water at low 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 Shimonoseki
Now in Shimonoseki
- Low / high
- 50 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.13 in · 87%
- Clouds
- 39%
- Humidity
- 63%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 41
- 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: −0.08 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Overcast | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 55° | 52° | 51° | 63° | 69° | 66° | 63° | 61° |
| Wind (mph) | 0 ENE | 2 SW | 2 SW | 1 SSW | 3 W | 1 NW | 2 NE | 2 SE |
| Gusts | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 7 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 9:00 am 63° 1 SSW 0.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 69° 3 W 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 66° 1 NW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 2 NE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 61° 2 SE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 61° 2 NW 0.4 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 1 S 0.4 ft
- 6:00 am 62° 3 SE 0.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 69 °F | 3 mph SW | 1.0 ft | 11:04 am · 10:13 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 59 / 72 °F | 11 mph WSW | 1.0 ft | 11:52 am · 10:53 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 53 / 72 °F | 14 mph W | 1.5 ft | 12:50 pm · 11:47 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 67 °F | 7 mph SSE | 1.0 ft | 2:11 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 75 °F | 16 mph W | 1.8 ft | 1:26 am · 3:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 67 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.5 ft | 3:23 am · 5:18 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 58 / 64 °F | 9 mph E | 1.1 ft | 5:00 am · 6:07 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 71 °F | 7 mph WNW | 1.0 ft | 6:14 am · 6:43 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 62 °F | 13 mph NW | 0.9 ft | 7:09 am · 7:13 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 62 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.8 ft | 7:55 am · 7:41 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 55 / 66 °F | 11 mph WNW | — | 8:37 am · 8:07 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 50 / 59 °F | 9 mph NNW | — | 9:16 am · 8:32 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 60 °F | 10 mph W | — | 9:53 am · 8:56 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 45 / 63 °F | 6 mph WSW | — | 10:27 am · 9:22 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 59° / 72° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 53° / 72° 1.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 49° / 67° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 58° / 75° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 57° / 67° 1.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 58° / 64° 1.1 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 58° / 71° 1.0 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 today. 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 (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 8:49 am (local time).
The sun in Shimonoseki
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:38 am
- Full dark 6:22 pm
- Civil dawn 6:07 am
- Civil dusk 5:53 pm
- Solar noon 12:00 pm (43° high)
- Daylight 10 h 54 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:52 pm
- Full dark 6:22 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,344,359 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Shimonoseki
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:18–3:18 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:50–3:50 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:28–10:28 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:11–8:11 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 Shimonoseki
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.9 mi
- Jetty 3.0 mi
- Jetty 3.2 mi
- Jetty 4.0 mi
- Jetty 4.8 mi
- Jetty 4.9 mi
- Jetty 4.9 mi
- Wakamatu Dokai Wan Ko (Entrance) Bohatei (Breakwater) 5.2 mi
- Boat ramp 5.8 mi
- Yasuoka kou 5.0 mi
- 木村漁港 7.2 mi
- ポイント 2.7 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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Nearest lighthouse
Mutsurejima Lighthouse 4.3 mi west
- Light
- A white flash every 3 s · Fl W 3s
- Range
- 12 nautical miles (14 mi)
- Light height
- 92 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 36 ft
- Built
- 1871
Other lighthouses nearby: Hesaki Lighthouse (4.9 mi east).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ShimonosekiTides nearby
- Kitakyushu8.7 mi
- Kanda12 mi
- Sanyōonoda14 mi
- Onoda14 mi
- Miyaodai15 mi
- Yukuhashi16 mi
- Nakama16 mi
- Ashiya17 mi
- Ube18 mi
- Yurigaoka19 mi
Shimonoseki at a glance
- Town or city of about 265,684 people. Coordinates: 33.955° N, 130.937° E.
- It is 18 mi west of Ube, the main place in Yamaguchi. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Ube.
- The nearest tide station, Moji, is 1.4 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Shimonoseki District (1.0 mi), Shimonoseki Gyokō (1.1 mi), Moji Kō (1.4 mi), Kanmon Kō (3.9 mi).
Questions about ShimonosekiQuestions
What time is high tide today in Shimonoseki?
Today in Shimonoseki there are high tides at 11:04 am (6.8 ft) and 10:13 pm (7.2 ft) and low tides at 4:50 am and 4:59 pm. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in Shimonoseki?
At 5:27 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:53 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Shimonoseki?
At 6:33 am. First light comes at 5:38 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 1:18–3:18 am, Minor 9:28–10:28 am, Major 1:50–3:50 pm, Minor 7:11–8:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Shimonoseki?
Drizzle, from 50 °F to 69 °F, with a light air from the south-southwest (1 mph) and a 87% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Shimonoseki?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 5.6 s from the north-northeast. The water is 71.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Shimonoseki?
The best time to visit Shimonoseki is in October and in May: highs of 72 °F, about 8 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: Moji (MLIT) 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).