Chŏngju-si today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 5:00–6:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.7 ft · 62 °F slight · 3.8 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 43 °F from the ENE, gusts 14 · drizzle
- Sun 7:04 am–5:41 pm 10 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 7:43 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:43 pm
- Best time to dive 9:20 am–12:20 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.07 inHg falling · falling tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Chŏngju-si the sun rises at 7:04 am and sets at 5:41 pm: 10 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:43 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:42 am to 3:42 am and from 2:14 pm to 4:14 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (8 mph). Drizzle, 43 °F.
Fishing in Chŏngju-si today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:42–3:42 am
- Falling pressure (−0.25 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (1.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 am to 3:40 am, combines a major period, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 5:00 pm to 6:10 pm, with sunset, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 6:40 am to 7:40 am, with sunrise, falling pressure and some swell.
We don't show the tide for Chŏngju-si, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Chŏngju-si
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.3 ft waves
- Cloudy (97% cloud cover)
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Thunderstorms: get out of the water and off the beach
- Water at 62 °F (cold)
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 · 2.3 ft
2.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Chŏngju-si, 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 Chŏngju-si
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Chŏngju-si.
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Webcams near Chŏngju-si
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Tides in Chŏngju-si
Tides in Chŏngju-si: not available yet
There is no tide station near Chŏngju-si, 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 Ondol-p’o · 9.3 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Chŏngju-si
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.7 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
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.3 ft with a period of 4 s, from the southwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 59.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.3 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:59 am (local time).
Diving in Chŏngju-si today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.9 ft swell at 4 s from the southwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.28 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 62.1 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:09 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 7:43 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:40 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Chŏngju-si, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Chŏngju-si.
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Weather in Chŏngju-si
Now in Chŏngju-si
- Low / high
- 42 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.62 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 96%
- Humidity
- 100%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 40
- 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: +0.17 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 | Light drizzle | Overcast | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light rain | Rain | Light drizzle | Clear |
| Temperature | 42° | 44° | 42° | 47° | 55° | 58° | 54° | 47° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 ENE | 7 ESE | 8 ENE | 5 E | 9 SSW | 10 SW | 7 SSW | 7 W |
| Gusts | 9 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 26 | 19 | 12 |
| Waves | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.06 in | 0.10 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 42° 8 ENE 1.7 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 5 E 1.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 9 SSW 2.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 10 SW 2.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 7 SSW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 47° 7 W 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 44° 5 WNW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 39° 2 NNE 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 42 / 58 °F | 11 mph S | 2.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 37 / 63 °F | 14 mph NW | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 34 / 49 °F | 13 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 36 / 45 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 35 / 54 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 34 / 56 °F | 9 mph N | 1.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 33 / 58 °F | 11 mph SE | 0.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 37 / 58 °F | 13 mph NW | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 31 / 44 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 29 / 41 °F | 10 mph N | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 24 / 36 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 23 / 42 °F | 7 mph WNW | 1.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 30 / 49 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 31 / 57 °F | 11 mph SW | 1.4 ft |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 37° / 63° 2.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 34° / 49° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Rain 36° / 45° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 35° / 54° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 34° / 56° 1.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 33° / 58° 0.6 ft
- Thu 5 Light rain 37° / 58° 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit cooler, normal rain and a slightly cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (57 °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 6:59 am (local time).
The sun in Chŏngju-si
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:04 am
- Full dark 6:41 pm
- Civil dawn 6:36 am
- Civil dusk 6:09 pm
- Solar noon 12:23 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 38 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:04 pm
- Full dark 6:41 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,973 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Chŏngju-si
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:42–3:42 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:14–4:14 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:13–11:13 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:13–8:13 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 · 5:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:54 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 Chŏngju-si
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near Chŏngju-siTides nearby
- Yŏngp’yŏng8.4 mi
- Ondol-p’o9.3 mi
- Unp’o11 mi
- Ryonghyŏn-dong11 mi
- Mirŭk-tong12 mi
- Yongyŏn-burak15 mi
- Yudong-ni16 mi
- Yonghŭng-ni17 mi
- Puktal-li17 mi
- Inbong-ni18 mi
Chŏngju-si at a glance
- Town or city of about 29,065 people. Coordinates: 39.693° N, 125.214° E.
- It is 53 mi east of Sindo, the main place in P'yŏngan-bukto. The sun rises 4 min earlier and sets 4 min earlier than in Sindo.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about Chŏngju-siQuestions
What time is sunset today in Chŏngju-si?
At 5:41 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:09 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Chŏngju-si?
At 7:05 am. First light comes at 6:05 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 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 1:42–3:42 am, Minor 10:13–11:13 am, Major 2:14–4:14 pm, Minor 7:13–8:13 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Chŏngju-si?
Rain, from 42 °F to 58 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (8 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Chŏngju-si?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 3.8 s from the southwest. The water is 62.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Chŏngju-si?
The best time to visit Chŏngju-si is from May to June and in September: highs of 73 °F to 80 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 7 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).