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Cukai today: waves, weather and sun

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time (GMT+8) Thu, Oct 29 · GMT+8 C · No station nearby

Today, Thursday, October 29, in Cukai the sun rises at 6:51 am and sets at 6:49 pm: 11 h 59 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:53 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 air from the southeast (2 mph). Light rain, 76 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Cukai today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 3:30–4:50 pm Also 2:10–4:10 am and 6:30–7:20 am
  • Major period 2:45–4:45 pm
  • Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (1.3 ft waves)
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 3:30 pm to 4:50 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 2:10 am to 4:10 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:30 am to 7:20 am, with sunrise.

We don't show the tide for Cukai, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Cukai

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

3
Poor beach day · 3 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Feels like 95 °F: hot
  • Almost no wind
  • Calm for swimming: 1.3 ft waves
  • Water at 88 °F (very warm)
  • Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
  • Thunderstorms: get out of the water and off the beach

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 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 1:00–2:00 pm (very high UV).

  • Wind 3 mph

    Almost no wind.

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Cukai, 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 Cukai

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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 Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date.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

Tides in Cukai

Tides in Cukai: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Cukai, 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 Kuala Kemaman · 2.6 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Cukai

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: smooth

Smooth Douglas 2 · light breeze, Beaufort 2
Waves 1.3 ft · 6.0 s from the northeast (51°)
Swell 1.3 ft · 5.1 s from the northeast
Current 0.7 mph toward the SSE

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

On the coast 2 mph SE · gusts 8
Offshore (5.7 mi E)Offshore 4 mph ESE · gusts 10

Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.

Onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 1.4 ft with a period of 6 s, from the northeast (smooth).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now86.5 °F
Today 86.2–88.3 °F air: 76 / 83 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 85.6 °F measured 1.6 mi away

Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 88.5 °F by Wednesday 4.

Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °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 8:42 am (local time).

Surf

Surf in Cukai today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
0
Poor · 0 out of 10 6:29–10:00 am 0.9–1.4 ft
  • 0.9–1.4 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
  • 1.3 ft swell at 5 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
  • Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
  • First or last light of the day
Surf at the shore 0.9–1.4 ft average – sets
Swell 1.3 ft 5 s · NE · 8 kJ
Wind 1 mph S · calm
Water and wetsuit 86.2 °F Boardshorts
  • Light: First light 6:29 am · sunrise 6:51 am · sunset 6:49 pm · last light 7:11 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 86.2 °F–88.3 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
  • Energy: 8 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 6:29 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.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in Cukai today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 10:30 am–1:30 pm Also 6:50–8:50 am
  • 1.3 ft swell at 5 s from the northeast: barely any surge
  • Almost no wind
  • 0.3 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 1.3 ft 5 s · from the NE
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: good
Water and suit 86.2 °F Shorty or a rash guard
Current 0.3 mph toward the SE
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.51 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 86.2–88.3 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
  • Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 7:11 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:53 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 6:50 am to 8:50 am, with little swell and light wind, though with current.

We don't have a reliable tide for Cukai, 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.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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

Weather in Cukai

14-day weather

Now in Cukai

Now 76 °F Light rain · feels like 86 °F · 76 / 83 °F
Low / high
76 / 83 °F
Rain
1.23 in · 100%
Clouds
100%
Humidity
97%
Dew pointDew point
75 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
1 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 29
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 (+0.08 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 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

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky OvercastOvercastLight drizzleLight rainLight drizzleShowersHeavy drizzleOvercast
Temperature 77°76°76°76°80°82°76°76°
Wind (mph) 2 W2 W1 W3 ESE3 E2 NE1 W1 W
Gusts 54581212124
Waves 1.3 ft1.4 ft1.4 ft1.3 ft1.3 ft1.3 ft1.3 ft1.3 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.08 in0.02 in0.26 in0.05 in0.00 in
  • 9:00 am 76° 3 ESE 1.3 ft
  • 12:00 pm 80° 3 E 1.3 ft
  • 3:00 pm 82° 2 NE 1.3 ft
  • 6:00 pm 76° 1 W 1.3 ft
  • 9:00 pm 76° 1 W 1.3 ft
  • 12:00 am 75° 3 WNW 1.3 ft
  • 3:00 am 74° 3 W 1.2 ft
  • 6:00 am 74° 2 WSW 1.2 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Showers 76 / 83 °F 3 mph WSW 1.4 ft
Fri 30 Drizzle 74 / 84 °F 5 mph NW 1.3 ft
Sat 31 Drizzle 74 / 85 °F 6 mph SE 1.2 ft
Sun 1 Light showers 74 / 87 °F 5 mph NW 1.2 ft
Mon 2 Light showers 73 / 87 °F 6 mph SW 1.0 ft
Tue 3 Light showers 74 / 84 °F 5 mph SSW 0.9 ft
Wed 4 Light showers 74 / 87 °F 5 mph SW 0.7 ft
Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 75 / 88 °F 5 mph NW 0.7 ft
Fri 6 Drizzle 74 / 87 °F 6 mph SSE 0.7 ft
Sat 7 Drizzle 75 / 79 °F 4 mph NW 1.2 ft
Sun 8 Light showers 73 / 82 °F 5 mph NNE 1.9 ft
Mon 9 Light showers 73 / 79 °F 5 mph NNW 2.2 ft
Tue 10 Drizzle 73 / 82 °F 4 mph NNW 2.1 ft
Wed 11 Drizzle 74 / 86 °F 4 mph NNW 2.0 ft
  • Fri 30 Drizzle 74° / 84° 1.3 ft
  • Sat 31 Drizzle 74° / 85° 1.2 ft
  • Sun 1 Light showers 74° / 87° 1.2 ft
  • Mon 2 Light showers 73° / 87° 1.0 ft
  • Tue 3 Light showers 74° / 84° 0.9 ft
  • Wed 4 Light showers 74° / 87° 0.7 ft
  • Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 75° / 88° 0.7 ft
See all 14 days →

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 and normal rain. See the outlook →
  • Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.8 °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 8:42 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Cukai

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 6:51 am in the ESE (103°)ESE
Sets 6:49 pm in the WSW (256°)WSW
  • First light 6:05 am
  • Full dark 7:35 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:29 am
  • Civil dusk 7:11 pm
  • Solar noon 12:50 pm (72° high)
  • Daylight 11 h 59 min (−0 min)
  • Evening golden hour 6:21 pm
  • Full dark 7:35 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour6:51–7:19 am
Evening golden hour6:21–6:49 pm
Cukai

Today the sun is 92,342,504 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Cukai

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 88% 88% illuminated · 18.5 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 pm
Rises 9:53 pm in the ENE (62°)ENE
Sets 10:42 am tomorrow · in the WNW (298°) · set at 9:38 am
Transit 3:13 am overhead
Visible 12 h 50 min from 9:53 pm to 10:42 am

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
  • 9:08–10:08 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 9:23–10:23 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.

Place

Where to fish in Cukai

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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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.

Water depth

Shallow, gradual

Shallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1 mi out for 33 ft of water.

From the shoreline (2.2 mi from Cukai) out to sea, heading east.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep0.45 mi
  • 33 ft deep1 mi
  • 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
  • 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. About 6.9 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
  • Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
  • Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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

Sungai Kemaman 2.8 mi east

Light
A white flash every 12 s · Fl W 12s
Range
15 nautical miles (17 mi)
Light height
344 ft above sea level
Tower height
30 ft

Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses

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Cukai at a glance

  • Town or city of about 82,425 people. Coordinates: 4.250° N, 103.417° E.
  • It is 77 mi south of Kuala Terengganu, the main place in Terengganu. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Kuala Terengganu.
  • Its coast faces east.

Questions about CukaiQuestions

What time is sunset today in Cukai?

At 6:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:11 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cukai?

At 6:51 am. First light comes at 6:05 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 9:08–10:08 am, Major 2:45–4:45 pm, Minor 9:23–10:23 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Cukai?

Showers, from 76 °F to 83 °F, with a light air from the southeast (2 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Cukai?

Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 6.0 s from the northeast. The water is 86.5 °F.

When is the best time to visit Cukai?

The best time to visit Cukai is in February: highs of 85 °F, about 9 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).

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