Buan today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:40–3:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–9:00 am Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 89 °F smooth · 5.5 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 90 °F from the ESE, gusts 18 · light drizzle
- Sun 5:45 am–5:42 pm 11 h 57 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:41 pm
- Best time to dive 12:30–3:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.89 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Buan the sun rises at 5:45 am and sets at 5:42 pm: 11 h 57 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:04 am to 3:04 am and from 1:36 pm to 3:36 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (6 mph). Light drizzle, 90 °F.
Fishing in Buan today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:36–3:36 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) 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, 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:10 pm to 6:00 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:00 am to 3:00 am, with a major period.
We don't show the tide for Buan, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Buan
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 96 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 89 °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 89 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Buan, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 89 °F, though with rain.
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 Buan
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Buan.
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Webcams near Buan
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Tides in Buan
Tides in Buan: not available yet
There is no tide station near Buan, 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 Balimbing · 7.6 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Buan
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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: 0.5 ft with a period of 5 s, from the northeast (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 warmer than normal for late October (+4.3 °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 12:22 pm (local time).
Diving in Buan today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.4 ft swell at 5 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northwest, 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 88.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:03 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:50 am to 7:30 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Buan, 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 Buan.
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Weather in Buan
Now in Buan
- Low / high
- 80 / 90 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 47%
- Clouds
- 62%
- Humidity
- 59%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 10 · very high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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). Over the next 48 hours: +0.03 inHg. 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear sky | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 82° | 81° | 82° | 88° | 90° | 88° | 83° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SE | 1 SE | 2 SE | 5 SE | 6 ESE | 6 ESE | 4 ESE | 4 ENE |
| Gusts | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 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 | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 90° 6 ESE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 88° 6 ESE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 4 ESE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 81° 4 ENE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 81° 3 NE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 80° 2 ENE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 81° 3 ENE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 87° 5 E 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 80 / 90 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 79 / 88 °F | 5 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 86 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 86 °F | 4 mph ESE | 0.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 78 / 89 °F | 6 mph E | 0.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 79 / 89 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 87 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 85 °F | 6 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 77 / 84 °F | 7 mph E | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 77 / 85 °F | 5 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 81 °F | 4 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 85 °F | 4 mph SSE | 1.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 82 °F | 4 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 78 / 84 °F | 3 mph ESE | 1.1 ft |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 79° / 88° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 78° / 86° 0.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 77° / 86° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Clear sky 78° / 89° 0.4 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 79° / 89° 0.4 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 78° / 87° 0.3 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 78° / 85° 0.3 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 warmer, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °F; normal high: 88 °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 12:22 pm (local time).
The sun in Buan
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:59 am
- Full dark 6:28 pm
- Civil dawn 5:24 am
- Civil dusk 6:03 pm
- Solar noon 11:44 am (71° high)
- Daylight 11 h 57 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 92,343,624 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Buan
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:04–3:04 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:36–3:36 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:00–9:00 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:11–9:11 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 · 4:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 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 Buan
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Buan.
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Tides near BuanTides nearby
- Languyan7.5 mi
- Balimbing7.6 mi
- Parangan8.9 mi
- Lookan9.5 mi
- Bankaw10 mi
- Tongouson11 mi
- Kolape12 mi
- New Batu Batu13 mi
- Ungus-Ungus16 mi
- Sanga-Sanga19 mi
Buan at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,929 people. Coordinates: 5.161° N, 120.043° E.
- It is 322 mi southwest of Cotabato, the main place in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. The sun rises 15 min later and sets 19 min later than in Cotabato.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about BuanQuestions
What time is sunset today in Buan?
At 5:42 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:03 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Buan?
At 5:45 am. First light comes at 4:59 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 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 1:04–3:04 am, Minor 8:00–9:00 am, Major 1:36–3:36 pm, Minor 8:11–9:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Buan?
Light drizzle, from 80 °F to 90 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (6 mph) and a 47% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Buan?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 5.5 s from the north-northeast. The water is 88.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Buan?
The best time to visit Buan is from July to December: highs of 87 °F to 89 °F, about 23 rainy days a month and 5 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).