Kieta tides today
- Tide now 2.3 ft ↑ rising · high 5:11 pm (5.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:10–6:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00–10:00 am Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 87 °F slight · 8.2 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 83 °F from the E, gusts 8 · light drizzle
- Surf today 1.2–1.9 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 3:00–6:52 pm
- 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
Today in Kieta 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 rising toward the high tide at 5:11 pm. 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 breeze from the east (5 mph). Light drizzle, 83 °F.
Fishing in Kieta today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:27 am, coefficient 88
- Sunrise at 6:12 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 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 10:30 am to 11:20 am, with the 10:17 am low tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 4:10 pm to 6:10 pm, with the 5:11 pm high tide, sunset and some swell.
Beach day in Kieta
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Feels like 94 °F: hot
- Almost no wind
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 10:17 am: more sand
- Cloudy (88% cloud cover)
- Calm for swimming: 2.3 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
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 12 · SPF 50
Max UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Cross-shore breeze (9 mph).
- 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.
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, brings beach weather, little wind, water at 87 °F and low tide at 10:17 am, though with clouds 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
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Tides in Kieta
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:27 am 3.1 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 10:17 am 1.6 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 5:11 pm 5.3 ft · coef. 81
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 56 min to high tide at 5:11 pm.
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 2:39 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:11 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 · 4:14 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 4:44 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 5:40 am · 6:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:11 am · 6:31 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 · 6:31 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 7:19 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
Kieta has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Anewa Bay (TICON-4), 17 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 Kieta
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
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 →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 (+1.6 °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 12:15 pm (local time).
Surf in Kieta today
Surf today
Poor- 1.3–2.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.8 ft swell at 6 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:17 am)
- Light: First light 5:50 am · sunrise 6:12 am · sunset 6:31 pm · last light 6:52 pm
- Tide: high 5:27 am (3.1 ft), low 10:17 am (1.6 ft) and high 5:11 pm (5.3 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 86.2 °F–87.3 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 20 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 3:00 pm to 6:52 pm can also work, though with a short-period swell.
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 Kieta 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
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, 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. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 86.2–87.3 °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 Kieta.
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Weather in Kieta
Now in Kieta
- Low / high
- 80 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.07 in · 65%
- Clouds
- 93%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 11 · extreme
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 12
- 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 (−0.03 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 83° | 80° | 81° | 83° | 83° | 84° | 84° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SSE | 6 SSE | 3 S | 1 SE | 5 E | 8 ESE | 9 SE | 8 SSE |
| Gusts | 10 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| 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 | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in |
- 12:00 pm 83° 5 E 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 84° 8 ESE 2.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 84° 9 SE 2.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 81° 8 SSE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 82° 6 SSE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 81° 4 SSE 2.3 ft
- 6:00 am 80° 2 SSE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 am 82° 3 S 2.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 80 / 85 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 5:27 am · 5:11 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 80 / 83 °F | 6 mph SE | 2.7 ft | 6:13 am · 5:47 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 83 °F | 7 mph ESE | 2.7 ft | 7:23 am · 6:27 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 79 / 82 °F | 5 mph S | 2.7 ft | 7:22 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 82 °F | 6 mph SSW | 2.1 ft | 9:34 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 84 °F | 7 mph SE | 1.9 ft | 1:39 pm · 11:51 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 83 °F | 5 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 1:35 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 82 °F | 7 mph SSE | 2.8 ft | 12:56 am · 1:49 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 79 / 82 °F | 5 mph SSE | 2.8 ft | 1:40 am · 2:08 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 80 / 81 °F | 6 mph SE | 3.0 ft | 2:16 am · 2:30 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 83 °F | 6 mph SSE | 2.8 ft | 2:49 am · 2:53 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 82 °F | 8 mph SE | 2.3 ft | 3:20 am · 3:17 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 79 / 84 °F | 6 mph SE | 2.6 ft | 3:49 am · 3:42 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 78 / 85 °F | 9 mph SSE | 2.6 ft | 4:17 am · 4:08 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 80° / 83° 2.7 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 78° / 83° 2.7 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy showers 79° / 82° 2.7 ft
- Mon 2 Showers 77° / 82° 2.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 78° / 84° 1.9 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 78° / 83° 2.4 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 78° / 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, normal highs for late October (86 °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 12:15 pm (local time).
The sun in Kieta
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:26 am
- Full dark 7:17 pm
- Civil dawn 5:50 am
- Civil dusk 6:52 pm
- Solar noon 12:21 pm (83° high)
- Daylight 12 h 19 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:02 pm
- Full dark 7:17 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,346,024 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kieta
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 Kieta
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Kieta.
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.6 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Kieta) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.5 mi
- 33 ft deep1.6 mi
- 66 ft deep1.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.5 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 1.6 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). The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. 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 KietaTides nearby
All places in Bougainville, A to Z (7) →Kieta at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,611 people. Coordinates: 6.215° S, 155.633° E.
- It is 4.7 mi east of Arawa, the main place in Bougainville. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Arawa.
- The nearest tide station, Anewa Bay, is 17 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about KietaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kieta?
Today in Kieta 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 Kieta?
At 6:31 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:52 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kieta?
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 Kieta?
Light drizzle, from 80 °F to 85 °F, with a light breeze from the east (5 mph) and a 65% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kieta?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 8.2 s from the east-northeast. The water is 86.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kieta?
Any time of year is good for Kieta: highs range from 85 °F to 87 °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).