Kota Kinabalu tides today
- Tide now 2.5 ft ↓ falling · low 7:37 am (1.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:40–8:40 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day 7:00–11:00 am Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 88 °F smooth · 5.2 s from the north
- Wind · air 4 mph · 75 °F from the ESE, gusts 8 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:02 am–5:57 pm 11 h 55 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:56 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:56 pm
- Best time to dive 2:30–5:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Kota Kinabalu there is high tide at 11:53 pm (7.3 ft) and low tide at 7:37 am. Tide coefficient 112. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:37 am. The sun rises at 6:02 am and sets at 5:57 pm: 11 h 55 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:56 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:20 am to 3:20 am and from 1:52 pm to 3:52 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 east-southeast (4 mph). Mainly clear, 75 °F.
Fishing in Kota Kinabalu today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:37 am
- Minor period 8:18–9:18 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 112 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 8:40 am, combines the 7:37 am low tide and moonset. Also good from 10:50 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:53 pm high tide. Also good from 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: greater amberjack, giant trevally and skipjack tuna. What you can catch
Beach day in Kota Kinabalu
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 88 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 7:37 am: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 89 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:37 am
Low tide at 7:37 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:53 pm.
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea, water at 88 °F and low tide at 7:37 am, though with intense heat and rain.
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 Kota Kinabalu
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- Likas Beach 2.4 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Mamutik Island Beach 4.0 mi · W
- Hidden Beach 5.0 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- UMS Beach 5.3 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- 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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Webcams near Kota Kinabalu
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Tides in Kota Kinabalu
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 7:37 am 1.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:53 pm 7.3 ft · coef. 112
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 44 min to low tide at 7:37 am.
Tide coefficient 112 for the 11:53 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.1 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 December 25 (7.8 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (0.0 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. 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 (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 30 to 31 (coefficient 115, 6.0 ft range). The smallest, on October 24 (coefficient 20, 2.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:02 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 7:37 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 11:53 pm · 7.3 ft | — | Coef. 112 | 88% | Major periods 1:20 am · 1:52 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:02 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 8:41 am · 1.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 115 | 79% | Major periods 2:25 am · 2:57 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:02 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 12:33 am · 7.3 ft | Low tide 9:49 am · 1.3 ft | — | Coef. 115 | 69% | Major periods 3:29 am · 3:59 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:02 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 1:18 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 11:00 am · 1.5 ft | — | Coef. 112 | 58% | Major periods 4:29 am · 4:57 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:02 am · 5:56 pm | High tide 2:12 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 12:08 pm · 1.9 ft | — | Coef. 102 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:24 am · 5:50 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:02 am · 5:56 pm | High tide 3:28 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 1:08 pm · 2.3 ft | — | Coef. 87 | 36% | Major periods 6:15 am · 6:39 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:02 am · 5:56 pm | High tide 5:29 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 1:56 pm · 2.7 ft | High tide 9:26 pm · 5.0 ft | Coef. 65 | 26% | Major periods 7:03 am · 7:25 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). 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 Kota Kinabalu station (TICON-4), 0.7 mi from Kota Kinabalu. 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 Kota Kinabalu
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces west 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 Friday 30: 2.1 ft with a period of 8 s, from the north (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 (+2.6 °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 4:53 am (local time).
Surf in Kota Kinabalu today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.8 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 7:37 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:40 am · sunrise 6:02 am · sunset 5:57 pm · last light 6:18 pm
- Tide: low 7:37 am (1.2 ft) and high 11:53 pm (7.3 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 87.6 °F–89.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 3 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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 Kota Kinabalu today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.0 ft swell at 5 s from the north: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.5 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 7:37 am (7:20–7:52 am) and high tide 11:53 pm (11:38 pm–12:08 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 87.6–89.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:18 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:56 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:20 am, 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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- Sembulan Baru 8.1 mi
- Wreck 8.4 mi
- Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park 3.9 mi
- Dive Borneo Bah KK Office 0.5 mi
- Diving Kaki 0.6 mi
- Adventures In Borneo 0.6 mi
- Babyshark PADI Dive Centre 0.6 mi
- Baby Shark Dive Center 0.7 mi
- JSK Scuba 0.8 mi
- Scuba Junkie 0.8 mi
- Diverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd. 0.8 mi
- Welcome Scuba Dive 1.0 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Kota Kinabalu
Now in Kota Kinabalu
- Low / high
- 75 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 0.13 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 48%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 73 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 38
- 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: +0.06 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 | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 78° | 76° | 77° | 85° | 88° | 85° | 83° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 SE | 3 ESE | 4 ESE | 1 WSW | 4 NW | 3 NE | 1 SSE | 3 SE |
| Gusts | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 8 |
| Waves | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 77° 4 ESE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 85° 1 WSW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 88° 4 NW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 3 NE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 1 SSE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 3 SE 1.3 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 3 SSE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 3 SSE 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 75 / 88 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | 11:53 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 88 °F | 5 mph SSE | 2.1 ft | — | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 82 °F | 6 mph SSW | 2.1 ft | 12:33 am | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 85 °F | 4 mph SSE | 1.8 ft | 1:18 am | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 85 °F | 5 mph E | 1.3 ft | 2:12 am | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 86 °F | 4 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | 3:28 am | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 83 °F | 3 mph SSE | 0.9 ft | 5:29 am · 9:26 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 84 °F | 4 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 7:19 am · 9:10 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 75 / 84 °F | 4 mph ESE | 1.3 ft | 8:51 am · 9:09 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 74 / 83 °F | 5 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | 10:14 am · 9:17 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 75 / 85 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 11:30 am · 9:33 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 75 / 81 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | 12:43 pm · 9:55 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 81 °F | 5 mph ESE | 1.3 ft | 10:21 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 76 / 83 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.9 ft | 10:49 pm |
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 75° / 88° 2.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 75° / 82° 2.1 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 74° / 85° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 74° / 85° 1.3 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 75° / 86° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Showers 75° / 83° 0.9 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 74° / 84° 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. 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 (89 °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 4:53 am (local time).
The sun in Kota Kinabalu
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:16 am
- Full dark 6:43 pm
- Civil dawn 5:40 am
- Civil dusk 6:18 pm
- Solar noon 11:59 am (71° high)
- Daylight 11 h 55 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:29 pm
- Full dark 6:43 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,357 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kota Kinabalu
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:20–3:20 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:52–3:52 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:18–9:18 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:26–9:26 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 Kota Kinabalu
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Sabah Parks Jetty 0.8 mi
- Jesselton Quay 1.3 mi
- Kota Kinabalu Ports 1.6 mi
- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Sutera Harbour Marina 1.2 mi
- Aqua Dynamics Enterprise 0.2 mi
- TCE Tackles Sdn Bhd (Sadong Jaya) 0.4 mi
- Pro Tech 0.7 mi
- geo fish tackle supply 2.4 mi
- King Fisher Tackle (Kk) 3.1 mi
- Hardcore Fishing Tackles 168 3.4 mi
- KBS Tackle Sdn Bhd 4.0 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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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.25 mi from shore.
From the shoreline (1 mi from Kota Kinabalu) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep210 ft
- 33 ft deep0.25 mi
- 66 ft deep2.2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 19 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (2.2 mi): for deeper dives, 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
Pulau Gaya 6.1 mi northwest
- Light
- A white flash every 10 s · Fl W 10s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 554 ft above sea level
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near Kota KinabaluTides nearby
All places in Sabah, A to Z (219) →Kota Kinabalu at a glance
- Town or city of about 500,421 people. Coordinates: 5.975° N, 116.072° E.
- The nearest tide station, Kota Kinabalu, is 0.7 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Gaya Harbour (1.8 mi), Kota Kinabalu Harbour (1.9 mi).
Questions about Kota KinabaluQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kota Kinabalu?
Today in Kota Kinabalu there is high tide at 11:53 pm (7.3 ft) and low tide at 7:37 am. Tide coefficient 112.
What time is sunset today in Kota Kinabalu?
At 5:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kota Kinabalu?
At 6:02 am. First light comes at 5:16 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 1:20–3:20 am, Minor 8:18–9:18 am, Major 1:52–3:52 pm, Minor 8:26–9:26 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kota Kinabalu?
Drizzle, from 75 °F to 88 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (4 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kota Kinabalu?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 5.2 s from the north. The water is 87.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
The best time to visit Kota Kinabalu is from February to March: highs of 88 °F to 89 °F, about 9 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: Kota Kinabalu 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).