Pekan today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 6:30–7:10 pm fair day · 4/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00–11:00 am Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 89 °F smooth · 4.4 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 77 °F from the N, gusts 7 · light showers
- Sun 6:50 am–6:50 pm 12 h 0 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:55 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:50 am–12:50 pm great day · 9/10
- Pressure 29.93 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Pekan the sun rises at 6:50 am and sets at 6:50 pm: 12 h 0 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:13 am to 4:13 am and from 2:45 pm to 4:45 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north (4 mph). Light showers, 77 °F.
Fishing in Pekan today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:13–4:13 am
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 am to 4:10 am, lines up with a major period. Also good from 6:30 am to 7:20 am, with sunrise. Also good from 6:30 pm to 7:10 pm, with sunset.
We don't show the tide for Pekan, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Pekan
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 94 °F: hot
- Offshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.3 ft waves
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 88 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
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 88 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 4 mph
Offshore breeze (4 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Pekan, so it doesn't count in the rating.
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 Pekan
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Pekan.
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Webcams near Pekan
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Tides in Pekan
Tides in Pekan: not available yet
There is no tide station near Pekan, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Kampung Sungai Miang · 4.3 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Pekan
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 1.4 ft with a period of 6 s, from the northeast (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 4.0 °F less 2 days ago than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
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 87.3 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.0 °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 6:59 pm (local time).
Surf in Pekan today
Surf today
Poor- 1.1–1.7 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.3 ft swell at 6 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 6:29 am · sunrise 6:50 am · sunset 6:50 pm · last light 7:11 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 87.3 °F–89.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 12 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm can also work, with glassy water, 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 Pekan today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.0 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Almost no wind
- 0.8 mph current toward the south (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.69 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 87.3–89.2 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:11 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:55 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 12:50 pm, combines small waves, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 6:50 pm, with small waves and light wind, though with current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Pekan, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
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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Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
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Weather in Pekan
Now in Pekan
- Low / high
- 76 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 1.12 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 99%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Overcast | Light showers | Drizzle | Light showers | Showers | Light showers | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 77° | 76° | 77° | 80° | 82° | 80° | 78° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 WSW | 3 SW | 2 SW | 5 W | 1 W | 3 NE | 3 N | 2 NNW |
| Gusts | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 4 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.06 in | 0.04 in | 0.09 in | 0.13 in | 0.05 in | 0.01 in |
- 6:00 pm 78° 3 N 1.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 2 NNW 1.3 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 1 SW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 4 W 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 4 WSW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 78° 3 SW 1.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 0 NNW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 4 ENE 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 82 °F | 4 mph WNW | 1.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 86 °F | 5 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 87 °F | 4 mph SSW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 87 °F | 5 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 84 °F | 3 mph W | 1.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 88 °F | 4 mph SW | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 88 °F | 3 mph WSW | 0.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 87 °F | 4 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 80 °F | 5 mph S | 0.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 74 / 81 °F | 3 mph NW | 1.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 80 °F | 4 mph W | 1.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 74 / 84 °F | 5 mph N | 1.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 86 °F | 6 mph N | 1.8 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 75 / 78 °F | 3 mph WNW | 1.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 76° / 86° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 75° / 87° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 75° / 87° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Showers 75° / 84° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 75° / 88° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 73° / 88° 0.9 ft
- Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 74° / 87° 0.9 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.2 °F; normal high: 87 °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 6:59 pm (local time).
The sun in Pekan
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:04 am
- Full dark 7:36 pm
- Civil dawn 6:29 am
- Civil dusk 7:11 pm
- Solar noon 12:50 pm (73° high)
- Daylight 12 h 0 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:22 pm
- Full dark 7:36 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,342,503 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Pekan
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:13–4:13 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:45–4:45 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:06–10:06 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:25–10:25 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 · 4:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 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 Pekan
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near PekanTides nearby
- Kampung Sungai Miang4.3 mi
- Kuala Pahang5.4 mi
- Kampung Tanjung Medang6.2 mi
- Kampung Tanjung Selangor7.3 mi
- Kampung Teluk7.5 mi
- Gancung8.7 mi
- Kampung Ceruk Paluh9.0 mi
- Kuantan23 mi
- Nenasi24 mi
- Gebeng34 mi
Pekan at a glance
- Town or city of about 31,826 people. Coordinates: 3.484° N, 103.400° E.
- It is 23 mi south of Kuantan, the main place in Pahang. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Kuantan.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about PekanQuestions
What time is sunset today in Pekan?
At 6:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:11 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Pekan?
At 6:50 am. First light comes at 6:04 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 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 2:13–4:13 am, Minor 9:06–10:06 am, Major 2:45–4:45 pm, Minor 9:25–10:25 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Pekan?
Showers, from 76 °F to 82 °F, with a light breeze from the north (4 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Pekan?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 4.4 s from the northeast. The water is 89.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Pekan?
The best time to visit Pekan is in February: highs of 86 °F, about 11 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).