Mahala today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 2:40–4:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Poor beach day · 3/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 87 °F calm (rippled) · 6.8 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 77 °F from the ENE, gusts 6 · overcast
- Sun 5:41 am–5:37 pm 11 h 56 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:35 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:35 pm
- Diving tomorrow 6:30–7:30 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.93 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Mahala the sun rises at 5:41 am and sets at 5:37 pm: 11 h 56 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:35 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:59 am to 2:59 am and from 1:31 pm to 3:31 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light air from the east-northeast (2 mph). Overcast, 77 °F.
Fishing in Mahala today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:31–3:31 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.4 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 5:20 am to 6:10 am, with sunrise.
We don't show the tide for Mahala, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Mahala
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (81% cloud cover)
- Feels like 102 °F: extreme heat: stay out of the midday sun
- Rain (0.37 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 87 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): 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
We don't show the tide for Mahala, so it doesn't count in the rating.
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 Mahala
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Mahala.
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Webcams near Mahala
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Tides in Mahala
Tides in Mahala: not available yet
There is no tide station near Mahala, 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 Pananaw · 7.1 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Mahala
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Thursday 29: 0.5 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-southeast (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.9 °F less yesterday 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 (+3.2 °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 8:13 pm (local time).
Diving in Mahala today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 6 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Daylight
- 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 86.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:58 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:35 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 5:40 am to 6:30 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Mahala, 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 Mahala.
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Weather in Mahala
Now in Mahala
- Low / high
- 76 / 90 °F
- Rain
- 0.37 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 86%
- Humidity
- 98%
- Dew pointDew point
- 77 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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 | Clear | Clear | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light showers | Heavy drizzle | Mainly clear | Overcast |
| Temperature | 78° | 77° | 79° | 88° | 88° | 82° | 79° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 E | 1 E | 1 ESE | 2 SSE | 2 SSW | 3 NNW | 3 ENE | 3 E |
| Gusts | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Waves | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.07 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 77° 3 E 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 2 E 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 2 ENE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 2 ENE 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 84° 2 ENE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 88° 1 SW 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 84° 0 W 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 80° 2 NE 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 90 °F | 3 mph E | 0.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 88 °F | 2 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 86 °F | 2 mph SW | 0.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 87 °F | 2 mph SSE | 0.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 89 °F | 2 mph E | 0.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 88 °F | 3 mph SE | 0.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 85 °F | 3 mph ESE | 0.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 82 °F | 3 mph ESE | 0.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 75 / 85 °F | 3 mph N | 0.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 82 °F | 3 mph NE | 0.3 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 75 / 85 °F | 4 mph ENE | — | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 86 °F | 2 mph SE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 82 °F | 2 mph ESE | — | |
| Wed 11 | 76 / 83 °F | 2 mph WNW | — |
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 77° / 88° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 76° / 86° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 72° / 87° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 74° / 89° 0.4 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 76° / 88° 0.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 75° / 85° 0.4 ft
- Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 76° / 82° 0.4 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.5 °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 8:13 pm (local time).
The sun in Mahala
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:55 am
- Full dark 6:23 pm
- Civil dawn 5:20 am
- Civil dusk 5:58 pm
- Solar noon 11:39 am (71° high)
- Daylight 11 h 56 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:09 pm
- Full dark 6:23 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,698 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Mahala
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:59–2:59 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:31–3:31 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:57–8:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:05–9:05 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 Mahala
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Mahala.
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Tides near MahalaTides nearby
- Marsada2.1 mi
- Talipaw2.7 mi
- Tunggol5.2 mi
- Punay5.4 mi
- Kulay-Kulay7.1 mi
- Maimbung7.5 mi
- Kansipati9.1 mi
- Karungdong9.2 mi
- Kanlagay11 mi
- Bangkal11 mi
Mahala at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,427 people. Coordinates: 5.917° N, 121.133° E.
- It is 232 mi southwest of Cotabato, the main place in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. The sun rises 11 min later and sets 14 min later than in Cotabato.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about MahalaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Mahala?
At 5:37 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:58 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Mahala?
At 5:41 am. First light comes at 4:55 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 12:59–2:59 am, Minor 7:57–8:57 am, Major 1:31–3:31 pm, Minor 8:05–9:05 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Mahala?
Light showers, from 76 °F to 90 °F, with a light air from the east-northeast (2 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Mahala?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 6.8 s from the east-southeast. The water is 86.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Mahala?
The best time to visit Mahala is from January to April: highs of 87 °F to 89 °F, about 10 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).