Tanauan today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:30–3:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 87 °F smooth · 6.2 s from the east
- Wind · air 1 mph · 80 °F from the SSW, gusts 6 · light drizzle
- Sun 5:31 am–5:16 pm 11 h 45 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:07 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:07 pm
- Best time to dive 8:20–11:20 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.91 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Tanauan the sun rises at 5:31 am and sets at 5:16 pm: 11 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:07 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:43 am to 2:43 am and from 1:15 pm to 3:15 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southwest (1 mph). Light drizzle, 80 °F.
Fishing in Tanauan today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:15–3:15 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (1.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 3:20 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 12:40 am to 2:40 am, with a major period. Also good from 5:10 am to 6:00 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: cobia, mangrove red snapper, bigfin reef squid and blacktip shark. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Tanauan, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Tanauan
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.3 ft waves
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 88 °F (very warm)
- Feels like 98 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
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 · 1.3 ft
1.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 88 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Tanauan, 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 Tanauan
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- Red Beach 3.9 mi · N
- Parking
- Tolosa Beach 4.3 mi · S
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Tanauan
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Tides in Tanauan
Tides in Tanauan: not available yet
There is no tide station near Tanauan, 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 Tolosa · 0.7 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Tanauan
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 1.3 ft with a period of 4 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 (+3.3 °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 6:52 am (local time).
Diving in Tanauan today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.8 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, 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 87.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:38 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:07 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:20 am to 11:20 am, combines small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 2:30 pm to 5:20 pm, with small waves, light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Tanauan, 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
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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
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
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Weather in Tanauan
Now in Tanauan
- Low / high
- 75 / 86 °F
- Rain
- 0.21 in · 93%
- Clouds
- 57%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 12
- 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 | Clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 77° | 76° | 78° | 85° | 86° | 83° | 79° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 W | 3 W | 2 WSW | 4 SE | 6 ESE | 1 ENE | 2 W | 2 W |
| Gusts | 5 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 4 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.03 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 78° 2 WSW 0.8 ft
- 9:00 am 85° 4 SE 0.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 86° 6 ESE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 1 ENE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 2 W 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 2 W 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 3 WNW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 3 W 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 75 / 86 °F | 7 mph SSW | 1.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 84 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 86 °F | 5 mph W | 0.9 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 86 °F | 5 mph NE | 1.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 86 °F | 6 mph S | 1.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 71 / 86 °F | 6 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 85 °F | 8 mph E | 1.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 87 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 87 °F | 6 mph NW | 1.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 72 / 85 °F | 7 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 75 / 83 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 75 / 86 °F | 4 mph NNE | 1.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 75 / 83 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.6 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 75 / 85 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.6 ft |
- Fri 30 Light showers 74° / 84° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 73° / 86° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 74° / 86° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 75° / 86° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 71° / 86° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 74° / 85° 1.2 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 74° / 87° 1.2 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: normal temperatures, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 6:52 am (local time).
The sun in Tanauan
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:44 am
- Full dark 6:03 pm
- Civil dawn 5:09 am
- Civil dusk 5:38 pm
- Solar noon 11:24 am (65° high)
- Daylight 11 h 45 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:48 pm
- Full dark 6:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,960 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Tanauan
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:43–2:43 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:15–3:15 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:52–8:52 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:37–8:37 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 Tanauan
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near TanauanTides nearby
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- Bislig2.8 mi
- Palo3.7 mi
- San Roque4.1 mi
- Pawing5.0 mi
- Baras5.1 mi
- San Jose8.4 mi
- Tacloban9.3 mi
- Panalanoy9.8 mi
- Dulag11 mi
Tanauan at a glance
- Town or city of about 16,567 people. Coordinates: 11.109° N, 125.016° E.
- It is 9.3 mi south of Tacloban, the main place in Eastern Visayas. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Tacloban.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about TanauanQuestions
What time is sunset today in Tanauan?
At 5:16 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Tanauan?
At 5:31 am. First light comes at 4:44 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 12:43–2:43 am, Minor 7:52–8:52 am, Major 1:15–3:15 pm, Minor 7:37–8:37 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Tanauan?
Drizzle, from 75 °F to 86 °F, with a light air from the south-southwest (1 mph) and a 93% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Tanauan?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 6.2 s from the east. The water is 87.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Tanauan?
The best time to visit Tanauan is from October to March: highs of 85 °F to 88 °F, about 22 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).