Arawa tides today
- Tide now 4.8 ft ↓ falling · low 12:21 am (1.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 5:50–6:40 am average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–10:00 am Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 87 °F slight · 8.5 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 81 °F from the ENE, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 6:12 am–6:31 pm 12 h 19 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 9:38 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:38 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:10–11:50 am great day · 9/10
Today in Arawa there are high tides at 5:27 am (3.1 ft) and 5:11 pm (5.3 ft) and low tide at 10:17 am. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:21 am. The sun rises at 6:12 am and sets at 6:31 pm: 12 h 19 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:38 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:35 am to 3:35 am and from 2:07 pm to 4:07 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the east-northeast (2 mph). Overcast, 81 °F.
Fishing in Arawa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:27 am, coefficient 88
- Sunrise at 6:12 am
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (2.3 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, 5:50 am to 6:30 am, combines the 5:27 am high tide, sunrise and some swell. Also good from 4:10 pm to 6:10 pm, with the 5:11 pm high tide, sunset and some swell. Also good from 9:20 am to 11:20 am, with the 10:17 am low tide and some swell.
Beach day in Arawa
Is it a beach day?
- Almost no wind
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 10:17 am: more sand
- Cloudy (92% cloud cover)
- Feels like 104 °F: extreme heat: stay out of the midday sun
- Rain (0.28 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.3 ft
2.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 87 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 3 mph
Almost no wind.
- Tide & sand 10:17 am
Low tide at 10:17 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:27 am and 5:11 pm.
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 Arawa
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Arawa.
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Tides in Arawa
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:27 am 3.1 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 10:17 am 1.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:11 pm 5.3 ft · coef. 81
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 35 min to low tide at 12:21 am.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 5:27 am high tide and 81 for the 5:11 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.7 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 May 18 (5.8 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (0.1 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 25 to 27 (coefficient 106, 4.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 3 (coefficient 20, 2.1 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 | 6:12 am · 6:31 pm | High tide 5:27 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 10:17 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 5:11 pm · 5.3 ft | — | Coef. 88 | 89% | Major periods 1:35 am · 2:07 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:12 am · 6:31 pm | Low tide 12:21 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 6:13 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 10:35 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 5:47 pm · 5.0 ft | Coef. 72 | 80% | Major periods 2:40 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:12 am · 6:31 pm | Low tide 1:24 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 7:23 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 10:39 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 6:27 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 52 | 70% | Major periods 3:44 am · 4:15 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:11 am · 6:31 pm | Low tide 3:27 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 7:22 pm · 4.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 23 | 59% | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:11 am · 6:31 pm | Low tide 5:43 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 9:34 pm · 3.7 ft | — | — | Coef. 30 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:41 am · 6:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:11 am · 6:32 pm | Low tide 6:30 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 1:39 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 6:35 pm · 2.9 ft | High tide 11:51 pm · 3.6 ft | Coef. 49 | 37% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:56 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:11 am · 6:32 pm | Low tide 6:58 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 1:35 pm · 3.8 ft | Low tide 7:29 pm · 2.4 ft | — | Coef. 58 | 27% | Major periods 7:20 am · 7:42 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Arawa has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Anewa Bay (TICON-4), 22 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Arawa
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces north 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 2.7 ft with a period of 8 s, from the northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.9 °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 (+1.8 °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 6:46 pm (local time).
Diving in Arawa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:17 am): little current from 9:50 am to 10:40 am
- 1.8 ft swell at 6 s from the east: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:27 am (5:00–5:50 am), low tide 10:17 am (9:50–10:40 am) and high tide 5:11 pm (4:50–5:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.38 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 86.4–87.3 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:52 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 9:38 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 11:20 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:20 pm to 6:00 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Arawa.
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Weather in Arawa
Now in Arawa
- Low / high
- 78 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 0.30 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 95%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 79 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 8
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light showers | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 78° | 78° | 79° | 84° | 88° | 85° | 82° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 SSE | 1 SSW | 0 S | 2 N | 2 NNW | 1 NNE | 3 NE | 2 E |
| Gusts | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.07 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 82° 3 NE 2.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 2 E 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 1 E 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 1 NE 2.3 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 3 ENE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 3 NE 2.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 5 NE 2.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 5 NE 2.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 78 / 88 °F | 3 mph NE | 2.4 ft | 5:27 am · 5:11 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 88 °F | 6 mph NE | 2.7 ft | 6:13 am · 5:47 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 85 °F | 5 mph NE | 2.7 ft | 7:23 am · 6:27 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 85 °F | 4 mph E | 2.7 ft | 7:22 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 88 °F | 2 mph SSW | 2.1 ft | 9:34 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 87 °F | 3 mph NE | 1.9 ft | 1:39 pm · 11:51 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 86 °F | 4 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 1:35 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 82 °F | 6 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | 12:56 am · 1:49 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 85 °F | 4 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | 1:40 am · 2:08 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 84 °F | 4 mph NNE | 3.0 ft | 2:16 am · 2:30 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 72 / 87 °F | 4 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | 2:49 am · 2:53 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 87 °F | 2 mph ESE | 2.3 ft | 3:20 am · 3:17 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 73 / 84 °F | 2 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 3:49 am · 3:42 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 86 °F | 4 mph ESE | 2.9 ft | 4:17 am · 4:08 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 77° / 88° 2.7 ft
- Sat 31 Showers 76° / 85° 2.7 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 75° / 85° 2.7 ft
- Mon 2 Heavy drizzle 73° / 88° 2.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 74° / 87° 1.9 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 75° / 86° 2.4 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 75° / 82° 2.8 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.8 °F; normal high: 83 °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 6:46 pm (local time).
The sun in Arawa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:26 am
- Full dark 7:17 pm
- Civil dawn 5:51 am
- Civil dusk 6:52 pm
- Solar noon 12:21 pm (83° high)
- Daylight 12 h 19 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:03 pm
- Full dark 7:17 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,346,020 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Arawa
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:35–3:35 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:07–4:07 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:07–9:07 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:08–10:08 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 Arawa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Arawa.
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Tides near ArawaTides nearby
All places in Bougainville, A to Z (7) →Arawa at a glance
- Town or city of about 40,266 people. Coordinates: 6.230° S, 155.566° E.
- The nearest tide station, Anewa Bay, is 22 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Anewa Bay (3.2 mi).
Questions about ArawaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Arawa?
Today in Arawa there are high tides at 5:27 am (3.1 ft) and 5:11 pm (5.3 ft) and low tide at 10:17 am. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Arawa?
At 6:31 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:52 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Arawa?
At 6:12 am. First light comes at 5:25 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 1:35–3:35 am, Minor 8:07–9:07 am, Major 2:07–4:07 pm, Minor 9:08–10:08 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Arawa?
Light showers, from 78 °F to 88 °F, with a light air from the east-northeast (2 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Arawa?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 8.5 s from the northeast. The water is 87.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Arawa?
Any time of year is good for Arawa: highs range from 82 °F to 85 °F through the year.
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: Anewa Bay station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).