Bintulu tides today
- Tide now 6.1 ft ↑ rising · high 9:35 pm (7.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 8:50–9:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00–10:00 am Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 89 °F smooth · 5.1 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 84 °F from the WNW, gusts 13 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:11 am–6:12 pm 12 h 1 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:15 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:15 pm
- Best time to dive 5:10–6:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Bintulu there is high tide at 9:35 pm (7.4 ft) and low tide at 10:15 am. Tide coefficient 111. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 9:35 pm. The sun rises at 6:11 am and sets at 6:12 pm: 12 h 1 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:15 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:33 am to 3:33 am and from 2:05 pm to 4:05 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-northwest (5 mph). Light drizzle, 84 °F.
Fishing in Bintulu today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 9:35 pm, coefficient 111
- Minor period 8:45–9:45 pm (moonrise)
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 111 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 pm to 9:50 pm, combines the 9:35 pm high tide and moonrise. Also good from 9:20 am to 11:20 am, with the 10:15 am low tide and moonset. Also good from 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, with a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Beach day in Bintulu
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Cross-shore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 88 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 10:15 am: more sand
- Cloudy (89% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 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 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:15 am
Low tide at 10:15 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:35 pm.
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, brings little wind, a calm sea, water at 88 °F and low tide at 10:15 am, though with clouds, intense heat and a chance of 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 Bintulu
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- Mardhiah Beach 2.2 mi · W
- Batu Cape Beach 3.2 mi · N
- 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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Tides in Bintulu
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 10:15 am 1.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 9:35 pm 7.4 ft · coef. 111
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 26 min to high tide at 9:35 pm.
Tide coefficient 111 for the 9:35 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.0 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 November 28 (7.9 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-0.1 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
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 on October 30 (coefficient 115, 6.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 10 (coefficient 20, 1.9 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:11 am · 6:12 pm | Low tide 10:15 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 9:35 pm · 7.4 ft | Coef. 111 | 88% | Major periods 1:33 am · 2:05 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:11 am · 6:12 pm | Low tide 11:10 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 10:16 pm · 7.7 ft | Coef. 115 | 79% | Major periods 2:38 am · 3:10 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:11 am · 6:12 pm | Low tide 12:05 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 10:54 pm · 7.8 ft | Coef. 112 | 69% | Major periods 3:41 am · 4:12 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:11 am · 6:12 pm | Low tide 1:01 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:29 pm · 7.6 ft | Coef. 104 | 58% | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:10 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:11 am · 6:12 pm | Low tide 1:59 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 11:57 pm · 7.3 ft | Coef. 89 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:11 am · 6:11 pm | Low tide 3:01 pm · 2.6 ft | — | Coef. 85 | 36% | Major periods 6:28 am · 6:52 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:11 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 12:11 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 4:04 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 70 | 26% | Major periods 7:15 am · 7:38 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 Bintulu station (TICON-4), 4.2 mi from Bintulu. 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 Bintulu
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 Saturday 31: 2.2 ft with a period of 8 s, from the north (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.9 °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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.8 °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 4:10 pm (local time).
Surf in Bintulu today
Surf today
Poor- 0.7–1.1 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.0 ft swell at 4 s from the north, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:15 am)
- Light: First light 5:50 am · sunrise 6:11 am · sunset 6:12 pm · last light 6:33 pm
- Tide: low 10:15 am (1.4 ft) and high 9:35 pm (7.4 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 87.8 °F–88.7 °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 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 Bintulu today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:15 am): little current from 10:00 am to 10:30 am
- 1.0 ft swell at 4 s from the north: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (4 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 10:15 am (10:00–10:30 am) and high tide 9:35 pm (9:10–10:00 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 87.8–88.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:33 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:15 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 10:50 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:10 pm to 6:10 pm, with 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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- Wesonic 8 1.4 mi
- Seng Tye No 1 1.8 mi
- Ing Chua 2.1 mi
- Linau 95 2.8 mi
- Magtrans 1 4.9 mi
- Bosta Kayung 5.5 mi
- Hiap Soon 14 9.1 mi
- Como 18 10 mi
- Wreck 1.5 mi
- Wreck 3.4 mi
- Wreck 12 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.
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Weather in Bintulu
Now in Bintulu
- Low / high
- 76 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.31 in · 92%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 78 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.05 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Drizzle | Overcast | Light drizzle | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle |
| Temperature | 78° | 76° | 76° | 82° | 87° | 85° | 82° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 SSW | 2 SE | 3 S | 3 SW | 5 WSW | 5 W | 3 WNW | 3 SSW |
| Gusts | 11 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.04 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.04 in |
- 6:00 pm 82° 3 WNW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 3 SSW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 75° 4 SSE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 3 SE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 3 SSE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 4 S 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 86° 3 WSW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 84° 6 NW 1.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 87 °F | 6 mph SW | 1.4 ft | 9:35 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 86 °F | 6 mph SSW | 2.1 ft | 10:16 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 85 °F | 6 mph S | 2.2 ft | 10:54 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 86 °F | 4 mph S | 1.9 ft | 11:29 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 88 °F | 5 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | 11:57 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 87 °F | 5 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | — | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 79 °F | 4 mph SSE | 1.0 ft | 12:11 am | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 80 °F | 6 mph SSW | 0.8 ft | 12:04 am · 10:16 am · 11:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 83 °F | 6 mph SSE | 0.7 ft | 12:03 pm · 11:38 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 81 °F | 5 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 1:25 pm · 11:25 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 89 °F | 3 mph SE | 1.2 ft | 2:31 pm · 11:05 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 74 / 81 °F | 8 mph SW | 1.6 ft | 11:06 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 73 / 87 °F | 4 mph SSW | 1.9 ft | 11:18 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 87 °F | 4 mph S | 2.0 ft | 9:09 pm |
- Fri 30 Light showers 74° / 86° 2.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 73° / 85° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 74° / 86° 1.9 ft
- Mon 2 Heavy drizzle 74° / 88° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 74° / 87° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 74° / 79° 1.0 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 74° / 80° 0.8 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (88 °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 4:10 pm (local time).
The sun in Bintulu
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:25 am
- Full dark 6:58 pm
- Civil dawn 5:50 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:12 pm (73° high)
- Daylight 12 h 1 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:44 pm
- Full dark 6:58 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,152 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bintulu
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:33–3:33 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:05–4:05 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:25–9:25 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:45–9:45 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 Bintulu
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Bintulu Promenade 0.8 mi
- Jetty 5.7 mi
- Jetty 6.2 mi
- Jetty 7.0 mi
- TCE Tackles Sdn Bhd (Bintulu) 3.0 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 23 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.85 mi from Bintulu) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2.3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 2.3 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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.
Tides near BintuluTides nearby
All places in Sarawak, A to Z (133) →Bintulu at a glance
- Town or city of about 151,617 people. Coordinates: 3.167° N, 113.033° E.
- It is 108 mi southwest of Miri, the main place in Sarawak. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 5 min later than in Miri.
- The nearest tide station, Bintulu, is 4.2 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about BintuluQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bintulu?
Today in Bintulu there is high tide at 9:35 pm (7.4 ft) and low tide at 10:15 am. Tide coefficient 111.
What time is sunset today in Bintulu?
At 6:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bintulu?
At 6:11 am. First light comes at 5:25 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 1:33–3:33 am, Minor 8:25–9:25 am, Major 2:05–4:05 pm, Minor 8:45–9:45 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bintulu?
Drizzle, from 76 °F to 87 °F, with a light breeze from the west-northwest (5 mph) and a 92% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bintulu?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 5.1 s from the north-northwest. The water is 88.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bintulu?
The best time to visit Bintulu is from October to March and from July to August: highs of 86 °F to 89 °F, about 21 rainy days a month and 4 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: Bintulu 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).