Salimbao today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:20–3:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 7:00–10:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.1 ft · 86 °F calm (rippled) · 3.7 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 81 °F from the ESE, gusts 10 · mainly clear
- Sun 5:30 am–5:23 pm 11 h 53 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:19 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:19 pm
- Best time to dive 8:30–11:30 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.91 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Salimbao the sun rises at 5:30 am and sets at 5:23 pm: 11 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:19 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:46 am to 2:46 am and from 1:18 pm to 3:18 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (4 mph). Mainly clear, 81 °F.
Fishing in Salimbao today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:18–3:18 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 4:50 pm to 5:30 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:30 am to 2:30 am, with a major period.
We don't show the tide for Salimbao, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Salimbao
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Feels like 98 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.1 ft
0.1 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 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Salimbao, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 86 °F, though with intense heat.
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 Salimbao
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Salimbao.
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Webcams near Salimbao
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Tides in Salimbao
Tides in Salimbao: not available yet
There is no tide station near Salimbao, 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 Udañguen · 4.0 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Salimbao
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.0 ft
- Significant0.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 0.6 ft with a period of 2 s, from the west-southwest (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 (+1.1 °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).
Surf in Salimbao today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.1 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:09 am · sunrise 5:30 am · sunset 5:23 pm · last light 5:45 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 85.5 °F–86.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 0 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:09 am to 9:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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 Salimbao today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.1 ft swell at 8 s from the south: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.4 mph current toward the west-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 85.5–86.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:45 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:19 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Salimbao, 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
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.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Salimbao
Now in Salimbao
- Low / high
- 75 / 90 °F
- Rain
- 0.22 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 27%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 77 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 32
- 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). Over the next 48 hours: +0.03 inHg. 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 | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 78° | 77° | 79° | 86° | 90° | 84° | 79° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 SE | 3 ESE | 4 ESE | 3 ESE | 4 WNW | 8 WNW | 2 N | 4 SE |
| Gusts | 8 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 5 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.03 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 79° 4 ESE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 am 86° 3 ESE 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 90° 4 WNW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 84° 8 WNW 0.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 2 N 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 4 SE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 75° 4 SE 0.2 ft
- 3:00 am 74° 5 ESE 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 75 / 90 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 89 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.2 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 87 °F | 6 mph SSE | 0.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 88 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 91 °F | 7 mph SE | 0.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 90 °F | 5 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 89 °F | 8 mph SE | 0.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 87 °F | 7 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 87 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 73 / 88 °F | 8 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 85 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 74 / 84 °F | 8 mph E | 1.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 80 °F | 9 mph SE | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 74 / 89 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.2 ft |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 74° / 89° 0.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 75° / 87° 0.6 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 74° / 88° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 74° / 91° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 74° / 90° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 74° / 89° 0.1 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 74° / 87° 0.1 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 (91 °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 Salimbao
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:44 am
- Full dark 6:09 pm
- Civil dawn 5:09 am
- Civil dusk 5:45 pm
- Solar noon 11:27 am (69° high)
- Daylight 11 h 53 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:55 pm
- Full dark 6:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,908 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Salimbao
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:46–2:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:18–3:18 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:47–8:47 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:49–8:49 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 Salimbao
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Salimbao.
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Tides near SalimbaoTides nearby
- Cotabato0.5 mi
- Dinaig4.8 mi
- Polloc9.3 mi
- Parang10 mi
- Katuli15 mi
- Litayan17 mi
- Balabagan23 mi
- Malabang28 mi
- Gadung33 mi
Salimbao at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,347 people. Coordinates: 7.223° N, 124.253° E.
- It is 99 mi northwest of General Santos, the main place in Soccsksargen. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 3 min later than in General Santos.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about SalimbaoQuestions
What time is sunset today in Salimbao?
At 5:23 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:45 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Salimbao?
At 5:30 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 12:46–2:46 am, Minor 7:47–8:47 am, Major 1:18–3:18 pm, Minor 7:49–8:49 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Salimbao?
Drizzle, from 75 °F to 90 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (4 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Salimbao?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.1 ft waves with a period of 3.7 s from the south-southeast. The water is 85.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Salimbao?
The best time to visit Salimbao is from January to February: highs of 91 °F, about 11 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).