Lahad Datu today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:40–3:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 2:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 0.1 ft · 86 °F calm (rippled) · 3.1 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 81 °F from the S, gusts 7 · light drizzle
- Sun 5:52 am–5:49 pm 11 h 57 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:49 pm
- Best time to dive 8:30–11:30 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.91 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Lahad Datu the sun rises at 5:52 am and sets at 5:49 pm: 11 h 57 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:49 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:11 am to 3:11 am and from 1:43 pm to 3:43 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.1 ft waves. There's a light air from the south (3 mph). Light drizzle, 81 °F.
Fishing in Lahad Datu today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:43–3:43 pm
- Steady pressure (29.83 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:20 pm to 6:10 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:10 am to 3:10 am, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: rainbow runner, Atlantic bluefin tuna, great barracuda and giant trevally. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Lahad Datu, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Lahad Datu
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
- Feels like 98 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 87 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Lahad Datu, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 87 °F, 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 Lahad Datu
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Lahad Datu.
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Webcams near Lahad Datu
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Tides in Lahad Datu
Tides in Lahad Datu: not available yet
There is no tide station near Lahad Datu, 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 Kampong Indarasabak · 51 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Lahad Datu
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 0.6 ft with a period of 2 s, from the east-southeast (smooth).
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 (+1.0 °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 6:51 am (local time).
Diving in Lahad Datu today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the north-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 86.0–87.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:10 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 5:50 am to 7:30 am, with little swell and light wind, though with current. Also worth a look from 3:50 pm to 5:50 pm, with little swell and light wind, though with current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Lahad Datu, 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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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.
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Weather in Lahad Datu
Now in Lahad Datu
- Low / high
- 80 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 61%
- Clouds
- 48%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 42
- 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 (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.05 inHg. 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 | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 81° | 80° | 80° | 84° | 87° | 87° | 84° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 W | 2 W | 2 SSW | 4 SSE | 7 SSE | 9 SE | 6 ESE | 4 ENE |
| Gusts | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 6 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 80° 2 SSW 0.1 ft
- 9:00 am 84° 4 SSE 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 7 SSE 0.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 87° 9 SE 0.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 84° 6 ESE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 81° 4 ENE 0.4 ft
- 12:00 am 80° 2 NW 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 2 WNW 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 80 / 87 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 87 °F | 6 mph S | 0.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 85 °F | 6 mph N | 0.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 85 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 85 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.3 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 77 / 87 °F | 6 mph WNW | 0.2 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 83 °F | 7 mph N | 0.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 87 °F | 5 mph NW | 0.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 82 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 80 °F | 5 mph N | 0.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 82 °F | 5 mph NNW | 0.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 85 °F | 4 mph NW | 0.5 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 82 °F | 3 mph WSW | 0.4 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 76 / 81 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.4 ft |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 78° / 87° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 75° / 85° 0.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 75° / 85° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 76° / 85° 0.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 77° / 87° 0.2 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 76° / 83° 0.2 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 76° / 87° 0.4 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. 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 6:51 am (local time).
The sun in Lahad Datu
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:06 am
- Full dark 6:35 pm
- Civil dawn 5:30 am
- Civil dusk 6:10 pm
- Solar noon 11:50 am (72° high)
- Daylight 11 h 57 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:21 pm
- Full dark 6:35 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,509 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lahad Datu
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:11–3:11 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:43–3:43 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:07–9:07 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:19–9:19 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 Lahad Datu
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jeti Perikanan 0.2 mi
- Sabah Port Jetty 1.6 mi
- Sabah Ports Sdn Bhd (Lahad Datu) 1.4 mi
- TCE Tackle Sdn. Bhd. (Fishing Store) 1.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Tides near Lahad DatuTides nearby
- Kampung Tangah Nipah5.4 mi
- Kampung Bulus Bikang7.0 mi
- Silam7.6 mi
- Kampung Longdanau8.3 mi
- Takon23 mi
- Kunak24 mi
- Lakai Lakai25 mi
- Matandak26 mi
- Mantandak26 mi
- Kampung Sapang27 mi
Lahad Datu at a glance
- Town or city of about 105,622 people. Coordinates: 5.023° N, 118.329° E.
- It is 169 mi southeast of Kota Kinabalu, the main place in Sabah. The sun rises 10 min earlier and sets 8 min earlier than in Kota Kinabalu.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about Lahad DatuQuestions
What time is sunset today in Lahad Datu?
At 5:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:10 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lahad Datu?
At 5:52 am. First light comes at 5:06 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 1:11–3:11 am, Minor 8:07–9:07 am, Major 1:43–3:43 pm, Minor 8:19–9:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Lahad Datu?
Light drizzle, from 80 °F to 87 °F, with a light air from the south (3 mph) and a 61% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lahad Datu?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.1 ft waves with a period of 3.1 s from the east-southeast. The water is 86.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lahad Datu?
Any time of year is good for Lahad Datu: highs range from 86 °F to 90 °F through the year.
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).