Balabac today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00–10:00 am Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 87 °F smooth · 5.4 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 89 °F from the E, gusts 20 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:00 am–5:51 pm 11 h 52 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:48 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:48 pm
- Best time to dive 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.91 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Balabac the sun rises at 6:00 am and sets at 5:51 pm: 11 h 52 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:48 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:16 am to 3:16 am and from 1:48 pm to 3:48 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east (8 mph). Light drizzle, 89 °F.
Fishing in Balabac today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:48–3:48 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (1.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:20 am to 3:20 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:40 am to 6:30 am, with sunrise and a light onshore breeze.
We don't show the tide for Balabac, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Balabac
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 92 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 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 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 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Balabac, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 8:00 am to 10:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 87 °F, though with a chance of 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 Balabac
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Balabac.
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Webcams near Balabac
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Tides in Balabac
Tides in Balabac: not available yet
There is no tide station near Balabac, 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 Sapa (Province of Palawan) · 36 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Balabac
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.0 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 7 s, from the north-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.
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 11:46 am (local time).
Surf in Balabac today
Surf today
Poor- 0.8–1.2 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.1 ft swell at 3 s from the east-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light onshore wind (6 mph): a bit of chop
- Light: First light 5:38 am · sunrise 6:00 am · sunset 5:51 pm · last light 6:13 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 86.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 6:00 am to 10:00 am, though with small waves and a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Balabac today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.0 ft swell at 6 s from the north: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the 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 86.4 °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 8:48 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Balabac, 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 Balabac.
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Weather in Balabac
Now in Balabac
- Low / high
- 81 / 89 °F
- Rain
- 0.14 in · 67%
- Clouds
- 74%
- Humidity
- 64%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 11 · very high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.05 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 | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 82° | 81° | 81° | 84° | 89° | 86° | 83° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 E | 6 E | 6 ESE | 7 ESE | 8 E | 7 ENE | 6 ENE | 6 ENE |
| Gusts | 10 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 12 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 89° 8 E 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 7 ENE 1.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 6 ENE 1.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 81° 6 ENE 1.5 ft
- 12:00 am 81° 6 E 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 81° 4 ESE 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 80° 5 E 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 5 ESE 1.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 81 / 89 °F | 8 mph E | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 79 / 88 °F | 6 mph E | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 80 °F | 4 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 87 °F | 4 mph SSE | 1.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 78 / 87 °F | 9 mph E | 1.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 83 °F | 9 mph E | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 85 °F | 8 mph E | 1.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 83 °F | 7 mph E | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 77 / 84 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 77 / 85 °F | 8 mph E | 2.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 81 °F | 12 mph E | 3.0 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 80 °F | 11 mph E | 3.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 79 °F | 7 mph E | 3.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 75 / 83 °F | 10 mph E | 2.3 ft |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 79° / 88° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 76° / 80° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 75° / 87° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 78° / 87° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 78° / 83° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light showers 76° / 85° 1.0 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 76° / 83° 1.0 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 (+1.9 °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 11:46 am (local time).
The sun in Balabac
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:14 am
- Full dark 6:38 pm
- Civil dawn 5:38 am
- Civil dusk 6:13 pm
- Solar noon 11:56 am (69° high)
- Daylight 11 h 52 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:23 pm
- Full dark 6:38 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,423 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Balabac
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:16–3:16 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:48–3:48 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:19–9:19 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:18–9:18 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 Balabac
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Balabac.
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 470 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (2 mi from Balabac) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep300 ft
- 33 ft deep470 ft
- 66 ft deep800 ft
- 164 ft deep0.35 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 20 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 470 ft and 66 ft at 800 ft from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Espina Point 1.8 mi east
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 131 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 33 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near BalabacTides nearby
- Malaking Ilog3.0 mi
- Silomsilom4.4 mi
- Pasig7.4 mi
- Rabor8.0 mi
- Ramos8.5 mi
- Olorga17 mi
- Sebaring22 mi
- Bugsuk22 mi
- Pandanan23 mi
- Tagbinuang23 mi
Balabac at a glance
- Town or city of about 9,881 people. Coordinates: 7.984° N, 117.049° E.
- It is 167 mi southwest of Puerto Princesa, the main place in Mimaropa. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 8 min later than in Puerto Princesa.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about BalabacQuestions
What time is sunset today in Balabac?
At 5:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Balabac?
At 6:00 am. First light comes at 5:14 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 1:16–3:16 am, Minor 8:19–9:19 am, Major 1:48–3:48 pm, Minor 8:18–9:18 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Balabac?
Drizzle, from 81 °F to 89 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east (8 mph) and a 67% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Balabac?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 5.4 s from the northeast. The water is 86.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Balabac?
The best time to visit Balabac is from February to March: highs of 86 °F to 88 °F, about 10 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).