Vao tides today
- Tide now 0.6 ft ↓ falling · low 3:20 pm (-0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:20–3:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 1:00–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.9 ft · 76 °F slight · 9.5 s from the south
- Wind · air 12 mph · 75 °F from the NW, gusts 15 · clear sky
- Surf tomorrow 3.2–4.9 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sun 5:07 am–6:00 pm 12 h 53 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 9:28 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:28 pm
Today in Vao there are high tides at 9:30 am (1.6 ft) and 8:51 pm (1.1 ft) and low tides at 2:38 am and 3:20 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:20 pm. The sun rises at 5:07 am and sets at 6:00 pm: 12 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:28 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:45 am to 2:45 am and from 1:17 pm to 3:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.9 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the northwest (12 mph). Clear sky, 75 °F.
Fishing in Vao today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:20 pm
- Major period 1:17–3:17 pm
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light cross-shore wind (12 mph) and some swell (3.0 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 pm to 3:20 pm, combines the 3:20 pm low tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 1:40 am to 2:50 am, with the 2:38 am low tide, a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 9:00 pm to 9:50 pm, with the 8:51 pm high tide, moonrise and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Beach day in Vao
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 82 °F: beach weather
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 3:20 pm: more sand
- Moderate offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 3.0 ft waves every 9 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.0 ft
3.0 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 76 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 12 · SPF 50
Max UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate onshore wind (16 mph).
- Tide & sand 3:20 pm
Low tide at 2:38 am and 3:20 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:30 am and 8:51 pm.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, water at 76 °F and low tide at 3:20 pm, though with moderate offshore wind, some waves and very high UV.
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Beaches near Vao
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- Vao Beach 0.5 mi · S
- Plage de Kanuméra 3.2 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Plage de Kuto 3.6 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
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Tides in Vao
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:38 am -2.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:30 am 1.6 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Next low tide 3:20 pm -0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:51 pm 1.1 ft · coef. 87
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 13 min to low tide at 3:20 pm.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 9:30 am high tide and 87 for the 8:51 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.6 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 27 (1.8 ft) and the lowest, on December 26 (-2.2 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 27 to 29 (coefficient 89, 3.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 42, 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 | 5:07 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 2:38 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 9:30 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 3:20 pm · -0.6 ft | High tide 8:51 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 88 | 89% | Major periods 12:45 am · 1:17 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:07 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 3:23 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 10:21 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 4:13 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 9:36 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 84 | 80% | Major periods 1:50 am · 2:22 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:06 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 4:12 am · -1.9 ft | High tide 11:14 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 5:10 pm · -0.4 ft | High tide 10:28 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 77 | 70% | Major periods 2:54 am · 3:25 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:05 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 5:05 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 12:12 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 6:15 pm · -0.4 ft | High tide 11:28 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 69 | 59% | Major periods 3:55 am · 4:24 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:05 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 6:04 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 1:12 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 7:26 pm · -0.5 ft | — | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:04 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 12:42 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 7:08 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 2:13 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 8:36 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 60 | 37% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:07 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:04 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 2:08 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 8:17 am · -1.1 ft | High tide 3:10 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 9:39 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 59 | 27% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:53 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
Vao has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.3 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 Vao
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 7.1 ft with a period of 10 s, from the south (moderate).
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 (+2.1 °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 12:07 pm (local time).
Surf in Vao today
Surf today
Good- 2.1–3.2 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.2 ft swell at 10 s from the south-southwest, average
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 9:30 am)
- Light: First light 4:44 am · sunrise 5:07 am · sunset 6:00 pm · last light 6:24 pm
- Tide: low 2:38 am (-2.0 ft), high 9:30 am (1.6 ft), low 3:20 pm (-0.6 ft) and high 8:51 pm (1.1 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 75.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 91 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind.
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 Vao today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (9:30 am): little current from 9:10 am to 9:50 am
- 2.2 ft swell at 10 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:38 am (2:20–3:00 am), high tide 9:30 am (9:10–9:50 am), low tide 3:20 pm (2:50–3:50 pm) and high tide 8:51 pm (8:20–9:20 pm)
- 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 75.4 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:24 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 9:28 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 10:30 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, with slack water at low tide and light wind, though with some swell and 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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Weather in Vao
Now in Vao
- Low / high
- 73 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 5%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 68 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 12 · extreme
- 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: +0.09 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 | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 74° | 73° | 74° | 75° | 75° | 75° | 74° | 74° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 NE | 11 NNE | 11 N | 11 NNW | 12 NW | 12 WNW | 17 WSW | 16 WSW |
| Gusts | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 21 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.9 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.4 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 75° 12 NW 2.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 75° 12 WNW 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 74° 17 WSW 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 74° 16 WSW 3.4 ft
- 12:00 am 73° 16 WSW 3.6 ft
- 3:00 am 71° 21 SSW 4.1 ft
- 6:00 am 71° 21 SSW 4.7 ft
- 9:00 am 71° 17 S 4.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 73 / 76 °F | 17 mph NW | 3.5 ft | 9:30 am · 8:51 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 70 / 73 °F | 22 mph S | 5.8 ft | 10:21 am · 9:36 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 70 / 72 °F | 23 mph ESE | 7.1 ft | 11:14 am · 10:28 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 70 / 73 °F | 22 mph E | 7.0 ft | 12:12 pm · 11:28 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 73 °F | 18 mph E | 6.2 ft | 1:12 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 75 °F | 12 mph E | 4.1 ft | 12:42 am · 2:13 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 76 °F | 14 mph ENE | 3.2 ft | 2:08 am · 3:10 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 76 °F | 15 mph NE | 3.6 ft | 3:34 am · 4:01 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 75 °F | 15 mph NE | 3.6 ft | 4:47 am · 4:47 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 76 °F | 14 mph NE | 3.5 ft | 5:47 am · 5:29 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 75 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 6:38 am · 6:09 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 75 °F | 12 mph ENE | 4.3 ft | 7:23 am · 6:47 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 72 / 75 °F | 9 mph ESE | 4.3 ft | 8:04 am · 7:24 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 71 / 74 °F | 8 mph S | 6.0 ft | 8:44 am · 7:59 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 70° / 73° 5.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 70° / 72° 7.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 70° / 73° 7.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 71° / 73° 6.2 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 72° / 75° 4.1 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 74° / 76° 3.2 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 74° / 76° 3.6 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, a bit drier and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.7 °F; normal high: 78 °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 12:07 pm (local time).
The sun in Vao
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:17 am
- Full dark 6:51 pm
- Civil dawn 4:44 am
- Civil dusk 6:24 pm
- Solar noon 11:34 am (81° high)
- Daylight 12 h 53 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:30 pm
- Full dark 6:51 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,346,825 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Vao
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:45–2:45 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:17–3:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:39–7:39 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:58–9:58 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 Vao
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.6 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Vao) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2 mi
- 33 ft deep2.6 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 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 2.6 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.
Tides near VaoTides nearby
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- Town or city of about 1,862 people. Coordinates: 22.666° S, 167.496° E.
- It is 72 mi east of Nouméa, the main place in South Province. The sun rises 5 min earlier and sets 4 min earlier than in Nouméa.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about VaoQuestions
What time is high tide today in Vao?
Today in Vao there are high tides at 9:30 am (1.6 ft) and 8:51 pm (1.1 ft) and low tides at 2:38 am and 3:20 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Vao?
At 6:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Vao?
At 5:07 am. First light comes at 4:16 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 12:45–2:45 am, Minor 6:39–7:39 am, Major 1:17–3:17 pm, Minor 8:58–9:58 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Vao?
Partly cloudy, from 73 °F to 76 °F, with a moderate breeze from the northwest (12 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Vao?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.9 ft waves with a period of 9.5 s from the south. The water is 75.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Vao?
The best time to visit Vao is from August to December: highs of 73 °F to 82 °F, about 7 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).