Mbumburu tides today
- Tide now 2.0 ft ↑ rising · high 4:46 pm (3.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:50–4:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 7:00–11:00 am Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.9 ft · 85 °F slight · 3.6 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 89 °F from the ENE, gusts 21 · light drizzle
- Sun 5:52 am–6:17 pm 12 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 9:27 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:27 pm
- Best time to dive 4:00–5:30 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Mbumburu there is high tide at 4:46 pm (3.3 ft) and low tide at 1:39 am. Tide coefficient 108. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:46 pm. The sun rises at 5:52 am and sets at 6:17 pm: 12 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:27 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:17 am to 3:17 am and from 1:49 pm to 3:49 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 1.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-northeast (7 mph). Light drizzle, 89 °F.
Fishing in Mbumburu today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 1:39 am
- Major period 1:17–3:17 am
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light offshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 108 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 am to 2:40 am, combines the 1:39 am low tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 3:50 pm to 4:30 pm, with the 4:46 pm high tide and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: bluefin trevally, rainbow runner, great barracuda and leopard coral grouper. What you can catch
Beach day in Mbumburu
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.9 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (88% cloud cover)
- 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 · 1.9 ft
1.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 85 °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 11:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:39 am
Low tide at 1:39 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:46 pm. Coefficient 108 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, brings little wind, a calm sea and water at 85 °F, though with clouds, intense heat and 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 Mbumburu
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- Bonegi Beach 5.3 mi · NW
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 Mbumburu
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Tides in Mbumburu
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:39 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 4:46 pm 3.3 ft · coef. 108
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 58 min to high tide at 4:46 pm.
Tide coefficient 108 for the 4:46 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.8 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 April 22 (3.6 ft) and the lowest, on July 14 (0.0 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 29 to 30 (coefficient 110, 2.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 9 (coefficient 29, 1.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:52 am · 6:17 pm | Low tide 1:39 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 4:46 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 108 | 89% | Major periods 1:17 am · 1:49 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:51 am · 6:17 pm | Low tide 2:23 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 5:07 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 110 | 80% | Major periods 2:22 am · 2:54 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:51 am · 6:17 pm | Low tide 3:16 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 5:26 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 106 | 70% | Major periods 3:26 am · 3:57 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:51 am · 6:17 pm | Low tide 4:22 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 5:39 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 97 | 59% | Major periods 4:26 am · 4:55 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:50 am · 6:17 pm | Low tide 5:41 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 5:41 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 83 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:23 am · 5:49 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:50 am · 6:18 pm | Low tide 6:55 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 5:25 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 67 | 37% | Major periods 6:14 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:50 am · 6:18 pm | Low tide 7:41 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 4:43 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 52 | 27% | Major periods 7:01 am · 7:24 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Honiara station (TICON-4), 1.7 mi from Mbumburu. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Mbumburu
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant1.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
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 Tuesday 3: 3.0 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east-southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.9 °F less 2 days ago than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
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 about normal for late October.
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 10:48 am (local time).
Surf in Mbumburu today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.9 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 4:46 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:30 am · sunrise 5:52 am · sunset 6:17 pm · last light 6:38 pm
- Tide: low 1:39 am (0.6 ft) and high 4:46 pm (3.4 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 84.6 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 9 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:30 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 Mbumburu today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (4:46 pm): little current from 4:30 pm to 5:01 pm
- 1.5 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Almost no wind
- 0.8 mph current toward the west-northwest (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 1:39 am (1:20–2:00 am) and high tide 4:46 pm (4:30–5:01 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.9 ft) and rain (0.39 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 84.6 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:38 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 9:27 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, small waves and light wind, though with current. Also worth a look from 9:00 am to 9:50 am, with small waves, light wind and the sun high, though with tidal current and current.
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
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- Solomon Princess 2.8 mi
- Kinugawa Maru 5.7 mi
- Kyusu Maru 8.3 mi
- John Penn 8.8 mi
- Wreck 2.0 mi
- Wreck 8.7 mi
- Bilikiki Cruises - Solomon Islands 1.4 mi
- Tulagi Dive 1.5 mi
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 Mbumburu
Now in Mbumburu
- Low / high
- 77 / 89 °F
- Rain
- 0.17 in · 99%
- Clouds
- 70%
- Humidity
- 65%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 9.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 10 · very high
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 8
- 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). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 78° | 78° | 79° | 86° | 88° | 84° | 82° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SE | 5 SE | 4 SE | 6 E | 6 ENE | 4 ESE | 2 ENE | 1 SE |
| Gusts | 13 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 9 | 5 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.04 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 88° 6 ENE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 84° 4 ESE 1.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 2 ENE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 1 SE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 1 SSE 1.8 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 2 S 1.8 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 0 SSW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 85° 1 E 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 77 / 89 °F | 7 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 4:46 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 87 °F | 4 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 5:07 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 84 °F | 6 mph SE | 2.2 ft | 5:26 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 83 °F | 3 mph ENE | 1.1 ft | 5:39 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 83 °F | 4 mph SSE | 2.0 ft | 5:41 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 87 °F | 4 mph SE | 3.0 ft | 5:25 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 84 °F | 5 mph E | 2.8 ft | 4:43 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 87 °F | 8 mph E | 1.9 ft | 3:51 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 75 / 87 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.8 ft | 3:28 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 85 °F | 4 mph E | 1.6 ft | 3:23 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 83 °F | 2 mph E | 2.5 ft | 3:24 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 75 / 85 °F | 6 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 3:30 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 72 / 87 °F | 4 mph NW | 3.1 ft | 3:42 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 69 / 85 °F | 4 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 4:00 pm |
- Fri 30 Showers 74° / 87° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Showers 75° / 84° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 74° / 83° 1.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 73° / 83° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 72° / 87° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 75° / 84° 2.8 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 74° / 87° 1.9 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- 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 10:48 am (local time).
The sun in Mbumburu
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:05 am
- Full dark 7:03 pm
- Civil dawn 5:30 am
- Civil dusk 6:38 pm
- Solar noon 12:04 pm (86° high)
- Daylight 12 h 25 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:48 pm
- Full dark 7:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,346,315 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Mbumburu
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:17–3:17 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:49–3:49 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:42–8:42 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:57–9:57 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 · 7:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 10:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 1:54 amNov 25 in 27 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 Mbumburu
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 650 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.65 mi.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Mbumburu) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep430 ft
- 33 ft deep650 ft
- 66 ft deep1,100 ft
- 164 ft deep0.65 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 7.9 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 650 ft and 66 ft at 1,100 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.
Tides near MbumburuTides nearby
- Rove - Lengakiki0.6 mi
- Nggosi0.9 mi
- Honiara1.1 mi
- Tandai1.2 mi
- Vavaea1.6 mi
- Mataniko2.0 mi
- Kola'a2.6 mi
- Vura3.8 mi
- Reko21 mi
- Laovavasa22 mi
Mbumburu at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,806 people. Coordinates: 9.433° S, 159.933° E.
- It is 1.1 mi west of Honiara, the main place in Honiara. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Honiara.
- The nearest tide station, Honiara, is 1.7 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Trench’s Beach (2.5 mi), Rere Beach (3.0 mi).
Questions about MbumburuQuestions
What time is high tide today in Mbumburu?
Today in Mbumburu there is high tide at 4:46 pm (3.3 ft) and low tide at 1:39 am. Tide coefficient 108.
What time is sunset today in Mbumburu?
At 6:17 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Mbumburu?
At 5:51 am. First light comes at 5:04 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 89% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 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 1:17–3:17 am, Minor 7:42–8:42 am, Major 1:49–3:49 pm, Minor 8:57–9:57 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Mbumburu?
Drizzle, from 77 °F to 89 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (7 mph) and a 99% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Mbumburu?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.9 ft waves with a period of 3.6 s from the east-southeast. The water is 84.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Mbumburu?
The best time to visit Mbumburu is from May to September: highs of 87 °F to 88 °F, about 13 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
Tide: Honiara station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).