General MacArthur today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 7:50–8:50 am average day · 5/10
- Beach day 6:00–9:00 am Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 86 °F smooth · 5.1 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 81 °F from the NE, gusts 9 · light drizzle
- Sun 5:29 am–5:14 pm 11 h 45 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:05 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:05 pm
- Best time to dive 5:30–8:30 am great day · 9/10
- Pressure 29.93 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in General MacArthur the sun rises at 5:29 am and sets at 5:14 pm: 11 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:05 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:41 am to 2:41 am and from 1:13 pm to 3:13 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 northeast (3 mph). Light drizzle, 81 °F.
Fishing in General MacArthur today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 12:41–2:41 am
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (1.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:40 am to 2:40 am, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:10 am to 6:00 am, with sunrise. Also good from 7:50 am to 8:50 am, with moonset and a light onshore breeze.
We don't show the tide for General MacArthur, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in General MacArthur
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 94 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
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 86 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for General MacArthur, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 6:00 am to 9:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 86 °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 General MacArthur
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Tides in General MacArthur
Tides in General MacArthur: not available yet
There is no tide station near General MacArthur, 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 Vigan · 2.5 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at General MacArthur
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
Onshore wind. The coast faces east 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: 1.6 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east (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 (+1.8 °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 6:51 am (local time).
Diving in General MacArthur today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.0 ft swell at 3 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.5 mph current toward the south-southwest, 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 85.8 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:36 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:05 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 am to 8:30 am, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 3:30 pm to 5:10 pm, with little swell and light wind, though with current.
We don't have a reliable tide for General MacArthur, 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 General MacArthur.
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Weather in General MacArthur
Now in General MacArthur
- Low / high
- 78 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.13 in · 79%
- Clouds
- 41%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 77 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 14
- 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 (+0.05 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 79° | 78° | 80° | 84° | 85° | 82° | 80° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NNE | 4 N | 3 NNE | 5 ENE | 7 ENE | 5 ENE | 2 ENE | 2 N |
| Gusts | 9 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 3 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 80° 3 NNE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 84° 5 ENE 1.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 7 ENE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 5 ENE 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 80° 2 ENE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 2 N 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 3 N 1.3 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 4 N 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 78 / 85 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 86 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 85 °F | 7 mph N | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 84 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 85 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 87 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 82 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 84 °F | 9 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 86 °F | 8 mph N | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 74 / 83 °F | 9 mph NNE | 4.5 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 75 / 81 °F | 9 mph NNE | 5.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 74 / 85 °F | 9 mph NNE | 5.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 82 °F | 8 mph NNE | 5.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 75 / 83 °F | 8 mph NE | 5.6 ft |
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 75° / 86° 1.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 74° / 85° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 74° / 84° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 73° / 85° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 75° / 87° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 75° / 82° 1.0 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 75° / 84° 0.9 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 and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- 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 6:51 am (local time).
The sun in General MacArthur
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:42 am
- Full dark 6:01 pm
- Civil dawn 5:07 am
- Civil dusk 5:36 pm
- Solar noon 11:22 am (65° high)
- Daylight 11 h 45 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:45 pm
- Full dark 6:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,995 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in General MacArthur
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:41–2:41 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:13–3:13 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:51–8:51 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:35–8:35 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 General MacArthur
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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General MacArthur at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,491 people. Coordinates: 11.246° N, 125.539° E.
- It is 36 mi east of Tacloban, the main place in Eastern Visayas. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Tacloban.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Pambuhan Harbor (1.2 mi).
Questions about General MacArthurQuestions
What time is sunset today in General MacArthur?
At 5:14 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in General MacArthur?
At 5:29 am. First light comes at 4:42 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 12:41–2:41 am, Minor 7:51–8:51 am, Major 1:13–3:13 pm, Minor 7:35–8:35 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in General MacArthur?
Drizzle, from 78 °F to 85 °F, with a light air from the northeast (3 mph) and a 79% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in General MacArthur?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 5.1 s from the east-northeast. The water is 85.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit General MacArthur?
Any time of year is good for General MacArthur: highs range from 83 °F to 89 °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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).