Koumac tides today
- Tide now 1.8 ft ↓ falling · low 4:03 pm (-0.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 9:10–10:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 12:00–4:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 81 °F slight · 10.7 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 7 mph · 80 °F from the W, gusts 19 · mainly clear
- Surf today 2.2–3.4 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 6:00–6:34 pm
- Sun 5:23 am–6:11 pm 12 h 48 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 9:35 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:35 pm
Today in Koumac there are high tides at 10:04 am (1.9 ft) and 9:24 pm (1.2 ft) and low tides at 3:15 am and 4:03 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:03 pm. The sun rises at 5:23 am and sets at 6:11 pm: 12 h 48 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:35 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:59 am to 2:59 am and from 1:31 pm to 3:31 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west (7 mph). Mainly clear, 80 °F.
Fishing in Koumac today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:15 am
- Major period 12:59–2:59 am
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (1.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 am to 3:00 am, combines the 3:15 am low tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 9:10 pm to 10:10 pm, with the 9:24 pm high tide, moonrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, with the 4:03 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: leopard coral grouper, narrow-barred Spanish mackerel and bluefin trevally. What you can catch
Beach day in Koumac
Is it a beach day?
11 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 88 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Water at 81 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 4:03 pm: more sand
- Swim with care: 2.7 ft waves every 10 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.7 ft
2.7 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 81 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- 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 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:03 pm
Low tide at 3:15 am and 4:03 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:04 am and 9:24 pm.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, water at 81 °F and low tide at 4:03 pm, though with some waves and very high UV.
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 Koumac
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- Plage de Pandop 0.5 mi · S
- Plage de Kûdo 0.7 mi · W
- plage de Tangadiou 3.3 mi · NW
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 Koumac
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:15 am -2.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:04 am 1.9 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Next low tide 4:03 pm -0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:24 pm 1.2 ft · coef. 83
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 14 min to low tide at 4:03 pm.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 10:04 am high tide and 83 for the 9:24 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.3 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 26 (2.3 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-2.8 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 27 (coefficient 100, 4.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 30, 2.0 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:23 am · 6:11 pm | Low tide 3:15 am · -2.4 ft | High tide 10:04 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 4:03 pm · -0.7 ft | High tide 9:24 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 88 | 89% | Major periods 12:59 am · 1:31 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:22 am · 6:11 pm | Low tide 4:00 am · -2.3 ft | High tide 10:59 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 5:01 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 10:10 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 76 | 80% | Major periods 2:03 am · 2:36 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:21 am · 6:12 pm | Low tide 4:50 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 12:01 pm · 1.6 ft | Low tide 6:12 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 11:05 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 63 | 70% | Major periods 3:07 am · 3:38 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:21 am · 6:12 pm | Low tide 5:49 am · -1.7 ft | High tide 1:12 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 7:41 pm · -0.3 ft | — | Coef. 52 | 59% | Major periods 4:08 am · 4:37 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:20 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 12:23 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 7:01 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 2:25 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 9:09 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 49 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:04 am · 5:31 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:20 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 2:06 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 8:23 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 3:30 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 10:13 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 52 | 37% | Major periods 5:56 am · 6:20 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:19 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 3:43 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 9:39 am · -1.1 ft | High tide 4:21 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 11:01 pm · -1.1 ft | Coef. 60 | 27% | Major periods 6:44 am · 7:06 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Koumac has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.5 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Koumac
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 5.6 ft with a period of 10 s, from the south (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.6 °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 (+4.1 °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 10:48 am (local time).
Surf in Koumac today
Surf today
Fair- 1.9–2.9 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.9 ft swell at 10 s from the south-southwest, a bit short
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:04 am)
- Light: First light 5:00 am · sunrise 5:23 am · sunset 6:11 pm · last light 6:34 pm
- Tide: low 3:15 am (-2.4 ft), high 10:04 am (1.9 ft), low 4:03 pm (-0.7 ft) and high 9:24 pm (1.2 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 80.6 °F–81.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 65 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 9:00 am, has a good size and glassy water. 6:00 pm to 6:34 pm also works, with a good size. 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm also works, with a good size.
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 Koumac today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:04 am): little current from 9:40 am to 10:30 am
- 2.2 ft swell at 10 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:15 am (3:00–3:30 am), high tide 10:04 am (9:40–10:30 am), low tide 4:03 pm (3:30–4:30 pm) and high tide 9:24 pm (9:00–9:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.3 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 80.6–81.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:34 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 9:35 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:10 am to 11:00 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 3:10 pm to 5:00 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Koumac.
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Weather in Koumac
Now in Koumac
- Low / high
- 72 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 45%
- Clouds
- 22%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 70 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 9 · very high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 74° | 73° | 74° | 80° | 80° | 79° | 75° | 73° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 NNE | 1 NNE | 1 NNE | 3 WNW | 8 W | 8 WSW | 9 SSW | 7 S |
| Gusts | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 16 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 80° 8 W 2.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 8 WSW 2.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 75° 9 SSW 2.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 73° 7 S 2.9 ft
- 12:00 am 73° 6 S 3.0 ft
- 3:00 am 72° 8 S 3.1 ft
- 6:00 am 72° 12 SSE 3.3 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 14 SSE 3.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 72 / 80 °F | 9 mph SW | 3.0 ft | 10:04 am · 9:24 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 68 / 78 °F | 14 mph SSE | 4.8 ft | 10:59 am · 10:10 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 66 / 79 °F | 13 mph SSE | 5.6 ft | 12:01 pm · 11:05 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 66 / 80 °F | 6 mph SE | 5.3 ft | 1:12 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 65 / 80 °F | 8 mph SSE | 4.4 ft | 12:23 am · 2:25 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 65 / 83 °F | 7 mph S | 3.1 ft | 2:06 am · 3:30 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 68 / 84 °F | 3 mph ESE | 1.8 ft | 3:43 am · 4:21 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 69 / 86 °F | 4 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 4:55 am · 5:04 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 70 / 87 °F | 5 mph E | 2.0 ft | 5:51 am · 5:41 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 69 / 82 °F | 7 mph S | 1.5 ft | 6:37 am · 6:15 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 69 / 81 °F | 8 mph SSE | 2.0 ft | 7:17 am · 6:47 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 68 / 78 °F | 8 mph S | 3.4 ft | 7:55 am · 7:18 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 69 / 79 °F | 10 mph SSE | 3.9 ft | 8:31 am · 7:49 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 65 / 81 °F | 11 mph SSE | 4.8 ft | 9:07 am · 8:19 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 68° / 78° 4.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 66° / 79° 5.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 66° / 80° 5.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 65° / 80° 4.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 65° / 83° 3.1 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 68° / 84° 1.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 69° / 86° 2.2 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 on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.5 °F; normal high: 84 °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 10:48 am (local time).
The sun in Koumac
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:33 am
- Full dark 7:01 pm
- Civil dawn 5:00 am
- Civil dusk 6:34 pm
- Solar noon 11:47 am (83° high)
- Daylight 12 h 48 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:41 pm
- Full dark 7:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,346,608 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Koumac
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:59–2:59 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:31–3:31 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:58–7:58 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:05–10:05 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 · 7:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 10:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 1:54 amNov 25 in 27 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 Koumac
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Convoyeur de chargement 8.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.1 mi
- Warf de Paagoumène 9.0 mi
- Fuel dock 1.1 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.1 mi from Koumac) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.5 mi
- 33 ft deep2 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 0.5 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2 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). Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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 KoumacTides nearby
- Wanap1.1 mi
- Tonlon1.6 mi
- Tenjaï1.6 mi
- Paop1.6 mi
- Kaala-Gomén10 mi
- Trégon10 mi
- Pouedjane Maladj15 mi
- Pam22 mi
- Pouébo23 mi
- Poum29 mi
Koumac at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,060 people. Coordinates: 20.567° S, 164.283° E.
- It is 51 mi northwest of Koné, the main place in North Province. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 2 min later than in Koné.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about KoumacQuestions
What time is high tide today in Koumac?
Today in Koumac there are high tides at 10:04 am (1.9 ft) and 9:24 pm (1.2 ft) and low tides at 3:15 am and 4:03 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Koumac?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Koumac?
At 5:22 am. First light comes at 4:32 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 89% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 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 12:59–2:59 am, Minor 6:58–7:58 am, Major 1:31–3:31 pm, Minor 9:05–10:05 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Koumac?
Light drizzle, from 72 °F to 80 °F, with a light breeze from the west (7 mph) and a 45% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Koumac?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 10.7 s from the south-southwest. The water is 81.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Koumac?
The best time to visit Koumac is from July to October: highs of 77 °F to 83 °F, about 5 rainy days 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
Tide: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).