Kimbe today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:30–3:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–10:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 86 °F smooth · 7.8 s from the north
- Wind · air 2 mph · 93 °F from the N, gusts 12 · light drizzle
- Sun 5:34 am–5:52 pm 12 h 17 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:59 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:59 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:40–11:40 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.89 inHg falling · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Kimbe the sun rises at 5:34 am and sets at 5:52 pm: 12 h 17 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:59 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:58 am to 2:58 am and from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light air from the north (2 mph). Light drizzle, 93 °F.
Fishing in Kimbe today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:30–3:30 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 1:00 am to 3:00 am, with a major period. Also good from 5:10 am to 6:00 am, with sunrise.
We don't show the tide for Kimbe, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Kimbe
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 86 °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 4 mph
Onshore breeze (4 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Kimbe, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 86 °F.
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 Kimbe
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Kimbe.
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Webcams near Kimbe
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Tides in Kimbe
Tides in Kimbe: not available yet
There is no tide station near Kimbe, 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 Kalip · 129 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Kimbe
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 0.6 ft with a period of 9 s, from the north (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 about normal for late October.
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 12:10 pm (local time).
Diving in Kimbe today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.5 ft swell at 7 s from the north: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.3–86.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:13 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:59 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:40 am to 11:40 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Kimbe, 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
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). Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Kimbe
Now in Kimbe
- Low / high
- 72 / 93 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 94%
- Clouds
- 81%
- Humidity
- 48%
- Dew pointDew point
- 70 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 11 · extreme
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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 (−0.09 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 75° | 72° | 74° | 85° | 93° | 91° | 83° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 ESE | 2 ESE | 0 ESE | 3 ESE | 1 NNE | 1 NNE | 1 ENE | 2 SE |
| Gusts | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| Waves | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 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 |
- 12:00 pm 93° 1 NNE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 91° 1 NNE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 1 ENE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 2 SE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 2 SE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 74° 1 E 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 0 WNW 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 87° 1 SE 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 72 / 93 °F | 4 mph E | 0.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 92 °F | 3 mph E | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 88 °F | 2 mph ESE | 0.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 85 °F | 3 mph NNW | 0.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 91 °F | 3 mph SSW | 0.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 88 °F | 2 mph E | 0.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 87 °F | 2 mph ESE | 0.5 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 86 °F | 3 mph W | 0.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 73 / 87 °F | 2 mph W | 0.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 73 / 87 °F | 2 mph SSE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 73 / 86 °F | 3 mph W | 0.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 89 °F | 1 mph SE | 0.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 73 / 89 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.8 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 89 °F | 4 mph ESE | 0.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 73° / 92° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 75° / 88° 0.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 74° / 85° 0.4 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 74° / 91° 0.6 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 74° / 88° 0.6 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 73° / 87° 0.5 ft
- Thu 5 Light showers 74° / 86° 0.7 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.3 °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 12:10 pm (local time).
The sun in Kimbe
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:48 am
- Full dark 6:38 pm
- Civil dawn 5:13 am
- Civil dusk 6:13 pm
- Solar noon 11:43 am (82° high)
- Daylight 12 h 17 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:24 pm
- Full dark 6:38 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,654 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kimbe
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,469 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:58–2:58 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:30–3:30 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:31–8:31 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:29–9:29 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 Kimbe
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Kimbe.
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Tides near KimbeTides nearby
All places in West New Britain, A to Z (17) → New Britain Island tides →Kimbe at a glance
- Town or city of about 18,847 people. Coordinates: 5.551° S, 150.138° E.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about KimbeQuestions
What time is sunset today in Kimbe?
At 5:52 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kimbe?
At 5:34 am. First light comes at 4:48 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 12:58–2:58 am, Minor 7:31–8:31 am, Major 1:30–3:30 pm, Minor 8:29–9:29 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kimbe?
Light drizzle, from 72 °F to 93 °F, with a light air from the north (2 mph) and a 94% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kimbe?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 7.8 s from the north. The water is 86.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kimbe?
The best time to visit Kimbe is from May to October: highs of 84 °F to 86 °F, about 16 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).