Bancal tides today
- Tide now -4.6 ft ↓ falling · low 7:27 am (-4.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:20–2:40 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 8:00 am–1:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 87 °F smooth · 2.9 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 13 mph · 85 °F from the ENE, gusts 17 · light drizzle
- Sun 5:39 am–5:23 pm 11 h 45 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:14 pm
- Best time to dive 12:40–2:10 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Bancal there are high tides at 12:17 am (4.8 ft) and 1:35 pm (1.2 ft) and low tides at 7:27 am and 6:22 pm. Tide coefficient 101. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:27 am. The sun rises at 5:39 am and sets at 5:23 pm: 11 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:51 am to 2:51 am and from 1:23 pm to 3:23 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east-northeast (13 mph). Light drizzle, 85 °F.
Fishing in Bancal today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 1:35 pm, coefficient 97
- Major period 1:23–3:23 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (12 mph) and calm sea (1.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 101 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 2:40 pm, combines the 1:35 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 12:30 am to 2:50 am, with the 12:17 am high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: giant trevally, bigfin reef squid, cobia and narrow-barred Spanish mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in Bancal
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 95 °F: hot
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 7:27 am: more sand
- Cloudy (86% cloud cover)
- 66% chance of rain
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 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–12:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:27 am
Low tide at 7:27 am and 6:22 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:17 am and 1:35 pm. Coefficient 101 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings beach weather, a calm sea, water at 87 °F and low tide at 7:27 am, though with clouds, a chance of rain, moderate wind and very high UV.
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 Bancal
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Tides in Bancal
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:17 am 4.8 ft · coef. 101
- ▼ Next low tide 7:27 am -4.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:35 pm 1.2 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 6:22 pm -1.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 36 min to low tide at 7:27 am.
Tide coefficient 101 for the 12:17 am high tide and 97 for the 1:35 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 9.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 26 (5.3 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-5.1 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 10 to 12 (coefficient 106, 7.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 20, 3.6 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:39 am · 5:23 pm | High tide 12:17 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 7:27 am · -4.7 ft | High tide 1:35 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 6:22 pm · -1.3 ft | Coef. 101 | 88% | Major periods 12:51 am · 1:23 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:39 am · 5:23 pm | High tide 12:49 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 8:12 am · -4.4 ft | High tide 2:16 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 6:42 pm · -1.2 ft | Coef. 92 | 79% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:27 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:39 am · 5:23 pm | High tide 1:26 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 9:03 am · -3.7 ft | High tide 3:05 pm · -0.1 ft | Low tide 6:59 pm · -1.0 ft | Coef. 78 | 69% | Major periods 2:59 am · 3:30 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:39 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 2:07 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 10:04 am · -3.0 ft | High tide 4:19 pm · -0.4 ft | Low tide 7:11 pm · -0.7 ft | Coef. 61 | 58% | Major periods 4:00 am · 4:28 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:40 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 2:59 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 11:25 am · -2.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 43 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:55 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:40 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 4:23 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 1:03 pm · -2.1 ft | High tide 8:52 pm · 0.4 ft | — | Coef. 33 | 36% | Major periods 5:46 am · 6:10 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:40 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 12:06 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 6:42 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 2:18 pm · -2.1 ft | High tide 9:01 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 46 | 26% | Major periods 6:33 am · 6:56 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Bancal has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 0.9 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Bancal
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces north 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 Wednesday 4: 1.6 ft with a period of 3 s, from the 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.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.7 °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 Bancal today
Surf today
Poor- 0.8–1.2 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 0.5 ft swell at 3 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- 1.2 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): a bit of chop
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 7:27 am)
- Light: First light 5:17 am · sunrise 5:39 am · sunset 5:23 pm · last light 5:45 pm
- Tide: high 12:17 am (4.8 ft), low 7:27 am (-4.7 ft), high 1:35 pm (1.2 ft) and low 6:22 pm (-1.3 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 86.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 5:17 am to 9:00 am, though with small waves, a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore wind.
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 Bancal today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:35 pm): little current from 1:10 pm to 2:00 pm
- 0.6 ft swell at 3 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:17 am (12:00–12:32 am), low tide 7:27 am (7:10–7:42 am), high tide 1:35 pm (1:10–2:00 pm) and low tide 6:22 pm (5:50–6:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.37 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. 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 5:45 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:40 pm to 2:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 6:50 am to 8:00 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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 Bancal.
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Weather in Bancal
Now in Bancal
- Low / high
- 82 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.41 in · 94%
- Clouds
- 71%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 13
- 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 | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light showers | Drizzle |
| Temperature | 84° | 83° | 85° | 84° | 85° | 85° | 83° | 83° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 NE | 10 NE | 13 ENE | 13 ENE | 11 NE | 13 NE | 14 NE | 12 ENE |
| Gusts | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.03 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.05 in | 0.02 in |
- 6:00 am 85° 13 ENE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 84° 13 ENE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 11 NE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 13 NE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 14 NE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 83° 12 ENE 0.8 ft
- 12:00 am 82° 11 ENE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 83° 10 ENE 0.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 82 / 85 °F | 14 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 12:17 am · 1:35 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 79 / 85 °F | 15 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 12:49 am · 2:16 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 79 / 85 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 1:26 am · 3:05 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 80 / 84 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 2:07 am · 4:19 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 80 / 85 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.1 ft | 2:59 am | |
| Tue 3 | 82 / 84 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.1 ft | 4:23 am · 8:52 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 79 / 83 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 6:42 am · 9:01 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 83 / 85 °F | 16 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 8:28 am · 9:25 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 82 / 85 °F | 16 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 9:36 am · 9:52 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 82 / 83 °F | 15 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 10:27 am · 10:20 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 83 / 85 °F | 17 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 11:10 am · 10:47 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 82 / 85 °F | 19 mph NE | 2.4 ft | 11:48 am · 11:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 81 / 84 °F | 17 mph ENE | 2.3 ft | 12:23 pm · 11:39 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 82 / 84 °F | 17 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | 12:54 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 79° / 85° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 79° / 85° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 80° / 84° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 80° / 85° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 82° / 84° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light showers 79° / 83° 1.6 ft
- Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 83° / 85° 1.6 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.6 °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 6:51 am (local time).
The sun in Bancal
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:52 am
- Full dark 6:10 pm
- Civil dawn 5:17 am
- Civil dusk 5:45 pm
- Solar noon 11:31 am (65° high)
- Daylight 11 h 45 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:55 pm
- Full dark 6:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,834 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bancal
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:51–2:51 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:23–3:23 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:01–9:01 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:44–8:44 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 Bancal
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.4 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1 mi from Bancal) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2.2 mi
- 33 ft deep2.4 mi
- 66 ft deep2.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 2.2 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.4 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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
Manigonigo Island 3.5 mi northeast
- Light
- A white flash every 7 s · Fl W 7s
- Range
- 16 nautical miles (18 mi)
- Light height
- 69 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 30 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near BancalTides nearby
- Cabilao1.6 mi
- Carlés1.7 mi
- Guinticgan2.2 mi
- Tarong2.5 mi
- Estancia7.2 mi
- Cassanayan7.6 mi
- Bayas8.9 mi
- Binon-an11 mi
- Lantangan12 mi
- Pilar12 mi
Bancal at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,295 people. Coordinates: 11.559° N, 123.155° E.
- It is 72 mi northeast of Iloilo City, the main place in Western Visayas. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Iloilo City.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about BancalQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bancal?
Today in Bancal there are high tides at 12:17 am (4.8 ft) and 1:35 pm (1.2 ft) and low tides at 7:27 am and 6:22 pm. Tide coefficient 101.
What time is sunset today in Bancal?
At 5:23 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:45 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bancal?
At 5:39 am. First light comes at 4:52 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 12:51–2:51 am, Minor 8:01–9:01 am, Major 1:23–3:23 pm, Minor 7:44–8:44 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bancal?
Light showers, from 82 °F to 85 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east-northeast (13 mph) and a 94% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bancal?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 2.9 s from the east-northeast. The water is 86.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bancal?
The best time to visit Bancal is from February to April: highs of 86 °F to 90 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 6 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
Tide: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).