Kokopo tides today
- Tide now 1.7 ft ↑ rising · high 3:13 pm (3.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:10–3:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 6:00–10:00 am Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 83 °F smooth · 5.4 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 1 mph · 83 °F from the SE, gusts 10 · overcast
- Sun 5:27 am–5:42 pm 12 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:48 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:48 pm
- Best time to dive 2:00–4:10 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Kokopo there is high tide at 3:13 pm (3.7 ft) and low tide at 2:12 am. Tide coefficient 108. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:13 pm. The sun rises at 5:27 am and sets at 5:42 pm: 12 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:48 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:49 am to 2:49 am and from 1:21 pm to 3:21 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the southeast (1 mph). Overcast, 83 °F.
Fishing in Kokopo today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:13 pm, coefficient 108
- Major period 1:21–3:21 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light offshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 108 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 3:20 pm, combines the 3:13 pm high tide and a major period. Also good from 1:10 am to 2:50 am, with the 2:12 am low tide and a major period.
Beach day in Kokopo
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Feels like 96 °F: hot
- Offshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (93% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 83 °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–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 2:12 am
Low tide at 2:12 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:13 pm. Coefficient 108 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 83 °F, though with clouds.
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Beaches near Kokopo
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Tides in Kokopo
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:12 am 1.0 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 3:13 pm 3.7 ft · coef. 108
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 7 h 14 min to high tide at 3:13 pm.
Tide coefficient 108 for the 3:13 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.7 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 December 24 (3.8 ft) and the lowest, on July 13 (0.0 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
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 come from October 29 to 30 (coefficient 110, 2.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 9 (coefficient 27, 1.3 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 | 5:27 am · 5:42 pm | Low tide 2:12 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 3:13 pm · 3.7 ft | — | — | Coef. 108 | 88% | Major periods 12:49 am · 1:21 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:27 am · 5:42 pm | Low tide 3:56 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:18 pm · 3.7 ft | — | — | Coef. 110 | 80% | Major periods 1:54 am · 2:26 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:27 am · 5:42 pm | Low tide 5:11 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:25 pm · 3.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 106 | 70% | Major periods 2:58 am · 3:29 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:27 am · 5:42 pm | Low tide 6:05 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:32 pm · 3.5 ft | — | — | Coef. 96 | 59% | Major periods 3:58 am · 4:27 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:26 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 6:47 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:38 pm · 3.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 83 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:54 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:26 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 7:20 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 3:40 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 10:14 pm · 2.2 ft | — | Coef. 66 | 37% | Major periods 5:46 am · 6:10 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:26 am · 5:43 pm | High tide 1:14 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 7:46 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 3:31 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 10:16 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 59 | 27% | Major periods 6:33 am · 6:56 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
Kokopo has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Rabaul (TICON-4), 12 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 Kokopo
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 1.6 ft with a period of 4 s, from the southeast (smooth).
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 colder than normal for late October (−2.0 °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 7:59 am (local time).
Surf in Kokopo today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.4 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 3:13 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:06 am · sunrise 5:27 am · sunset 5:42 pm · last light 6:04 pm
- Tide: low 2:12 am (1.0 ft) and high 3:13 pm (3.7 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 82.8 °F–84.0 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 6 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:06 am to 9:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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 Kokopo today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (3:13 pm): little current from 2:50 pm to 3:40 pm
- 0.9 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (5 mph)
- 1.3 mph current toward the west-northwest, strong (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 2:12 am (1:30–3:10 am) and high tide 3:13 pm (2:50–3:40 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 82.8–84.0 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:04 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:48 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell and light wind, though with current. Also worth a look from 5:30 am to 7:20 am, with little swell and light wind, though with tidal current 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Rabaul Dive Adventures 0.2 mi
- Rabaul - Kokopo Diving, Snorkelling, Fishing, Land/Sea Tours 2.9 mi
- Niuginidiveandtours 3.0 mi
- Dive Kokopo & Water Adventures 3.0 mi
- Rabaul - Kokopo Dive 3.0 mi
- Kabaira Dive & Tours Rabaul 5.8 mi
- Rabaul - Kokopo Diving, Water/Land Activities, Treks & Tours 12 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Weather in Kokopo
Now in Kokopo
- Low / high
- 69 / 93 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 46%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 72%
- Dew pointDew point
- 73 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 4 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Poor · 62
- 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 (+0.04 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 73° | 69° | 75° | 87° | 93° | 89° | 81° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 WSW | 2 W | 2 NW | 4 SE | 8 SE | 5 SSE | 2 S | 2 SSE |
| Gusts | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 8 | 5 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 87° 4 SE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 93° 8 SE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 89° 5 SSE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 2 S 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 2 SSE 1.3 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 3 S 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 2 SW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 1 WNW 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 69 / 93 °F | 9 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | 3:13 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 92 °F | 10 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | 3:18 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 92 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.1 ft | 3:25 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 90 °F | 4 mph WSW | 0.9 ft | 3:32 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 87 °F | 5 mph WSW | 1.0 ft | 3:38 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 87 °F | 2 mph WSW | 1.1 ft | 3:40 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 72 / 87 °F | 5 mph SSE | 1.2 ft | 1:14 am · 3:31 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 71 / 88 °F | 2 mph W | 1.0 ft | 2:23 am · 3:09 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 71 / 86 °F | 8 mph SE | 0.9 ft | 3:31 am · 2:47 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 72 / 89 °F | 4 mph S | 0.7 ft | 2:30 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 72 / 87 °F | 4 mph WSW | 0.5 ft | 2:18 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 71 / 87 °F | 7 mph SSE | 1.5 ft | 2:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 72 / 89 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | 2:19 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 74 / 88 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.3 ft | 2:33 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 73° / 92° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 75° / 92° 1.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 72° / 90° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 73° / 87° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 72° / 87° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 72° / 87° 1.2 ft
- Thu 5 Light showers 71° / 88° 1.0 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 (+5.8 °F; normal high: 87 °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 7:59 am (local time).
The sun in Kokopo
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:41 am
- Full dark 6:28 pm
- Civil dawn 5:06 am
- Civil dusk 6:04 pm
- Solar noon 11:35 am (81° high)
- Daylight 12 h 15 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:14 pm
- Full dark 6:28 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,798 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kokopo
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,469 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:49–2:49 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:21–3:21 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:25–8:25 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:18–9:18 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 · 6:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 9:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 12:54 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 Kokopo
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Kokopo.
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,250 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.7 mi.
From the shoreline (1,100 ft from Kokopo) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep950 ft
- 33 ft deep1,250 ft
- 66 ft deep0.35 mi
- 164 ft deep0.7 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,250 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 1,250 ft and 66 ft at 0.35 mi from shore.
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 KokopoTides nearby
- Watwat11 mi
- Matalau11 mi
- Rakunat11 mi
- Nodup11 mi
- Rabaul12 mi
- Kerawara12 mi
- Ratavul13 mi
- Mioko15 mi
- Winagut19 mi
- Vunakapeake33 mi
Kokopo at a glance
- Town or city of about 26,273 people. Coordinates: 4.343° S, 152.269° E.
- It is 12 mi southeast of Rabaul, the main place in East New Britain. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Rabaul.
- The nearest tide station, Rabaul, is 12 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about KokopoQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kokopo?
Today in Kokopo there is high tide at 3:13 pm (3.7 ft) and low tide at 2:12 am. Tide coefficient 108.
What time is sunset today in Kokopo?
At 5:42 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:04 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kokopo?
At 5:27 am. First light comes at 4:41 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 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 12:49–2:49 am, Minor 7:25–8:25 am, Major 1:21–3:21 pm, Minor 8:18–9:18 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kokopo?
Light drizzle, from 69 °F to 93 °F, with a light air from the southeast (1 mph) and a 46% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kokopo?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 5.4 s from the south-southeast. The water is 83.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kokopo?
The best time to visit Kokopo is from April to September: highs of 84 °F to 87 °F, about 20 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
Tide: Rabaul 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).