Taw Kha Lu today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 2:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 89 °F slight · 10.9 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 90 °F from the ESE, gusts 17 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:01 am–5:36 pm 11 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 87% · 8:25 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:25 pm
- Best time to dive 2:30–4:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Pressure 29.93 inHg falling · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Taw Kha Lu the sun rises at 6:01 am and sets at 5:36 pm: 11 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 87% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:25 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:13 am to 3:13 am and from 1:45 pm to 3:45 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (9 mph). Partly cloudy, 90 °F.
Fishing in Taw Kha Lu today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:45–3:45 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 5:10 pm to 6:00 pm, with sunset and some swell. Also good from 1:10 am to 3:10 am, with a major period and some swell.
We don't show the tide for Taw Kha Lu, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Taw Kha Lu
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 96 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- Water at 90 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 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 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Taw Kha Lu, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 90 °F.
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 Taw Kha Lu
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Taw Kha Lu.
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Tides in Taw Kha Lu
Tides in Taw Kha Lu: not available yet
There is no tide station near Taw Kha Lu, 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 Let Khoke Kone · 13 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Taw Kha Lu
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
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.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 1.9 ft with a period of 11 s, from the south-southwest (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 (+4.7 °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 12:00 pm (local time).
Diving in Taw Kha Lu today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.8 ft swell at 10 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.3 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 89.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:58 pm. Waning gibbous (87%), rising at 8:25 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 am to 10:30 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, with light wind, though with current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Taw Kha Lu, 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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- Thein Than Gyi 6.5 mi
- Shwe Nila 7.5 mi
- Thura Phyo Kyaw Lin 7.7 mi
- Cherry 9.5 mi
- Wreck 1.3 mi
- Wreck 7.8 mi
- Wreck 8.8 mi
- Wreck 11 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 Taw Kha Lu
Now in Taw Kha Lu
- Low / high
- 79 / 90 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 37%
- Clouds
- 69%
- Humidity
- 53%
- Dew pointDew point
- 71 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 7 · high
- Air qualityAir
- Poor · 66
- 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 (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 82° | 81° | 79° | 88° | 90° | 89° | 86° | 85° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NW | 5 N | 6 NNE | 6 NE | 9 ESE | 7 SE | 3 SE | 0 SSW |
| Gusts | 7 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 2 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 90° 9 ESE 1.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 89° 7 SE 1.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 86° 3 SE 1.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 85° 0 SSW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 82° 4 NW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 82° 3 NNW 1.5 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 7 ENE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 85° 4 N 1.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 79 / 90 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 90 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 79 / 83 °F | 5 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 78 / 89 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 88 °F | 7 mph W | 1.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 77 / 89 °F | 13 mph NNW | 1.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 87 °F | 4 mph NE | 1.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 88 °F | 4 mph SW | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 86 °F | 5 mph SW | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 85 °F | 5 mph NE | 1.5 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 75 / 89 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.9 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 89 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 75 / 86 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.4 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 76 / 78 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.1 ft |
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 78° / 90° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 79° / 83° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 78° / 89° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 77° / 88° 1.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 77° / 89° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 77° / 87° 1.3 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 78° / 88° 1.6 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, wetter and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (90 °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 12:00 pm (local time).
The sun in Taw Kha Lu
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:14 am
- Full dark 6:24 pm
- Civil dawn 5:39 am
- Civil dusk 5:58 pm
- Solar noon 11:49 am (60° high)
- Daylight 11 h 35 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:06 pm
- Full dark 6:24 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,342,023 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Taw Kha Lu
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,514 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:13–3:13 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:45–3:45 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:35–9:35 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:55–8:55 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 · 2:59 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:33 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:18 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:24 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): October 29, 226,426 mi away.
Where to fish in Taw Kha Lu
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
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Tides near Taw Kha LuTides nearby
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- Mee Pya5.0 mi
- Zwe Bar Kone Tan6.2 mi
- Chaung Wa6.9 mi
- Tha Nat Pin Chin8.3 mi
- Wet Kaik8.3 mi
- Tha Khut Pin8.9 mi
- Pan Taw11 mi
Taw Kha Lu at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,872 people. Coordinates: 16.486° N, 96.278° E.
- It is 24 mi south of Yangon, the main place in Yangon. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Yangon.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about Taw Kha LuQuestions
What time is sunset today in Taw Kha Lu?
At 5:36 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:58 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Taw Kha Lu?
At 6:02 am. First light comes at 5:14 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 87% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:33 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 10 to 12.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:13–3:13 am, Minor 8:35–9:35 am, Major 1:45–3:45 pm, Minor 7:55–8:55 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Taw Kha Lu?
Light drizzle, from 79 °F to 90 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (9 mph) and a 37% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Taw Kha Lu?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 10.9 s from the south-southwest. The water is 89.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Taw Kha Lu?
The best time to visit Taw Kha Lu is from December to January: highs of 91 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 8 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).