Jiugong Matou fishing today
- Best time to fish 1:40–3:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Tide now 1.6 ft ↓ falling · low 7:52 am (1.6 ft)
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 78 °F smooth · 4.9 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 72 °F from the NW, gusts 9 · clear sky
- Sun 6:12 am–5:29 pm 11 h 18 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:03 pm
- Coefficient 87 average coefficient · spring tides Oct 27–29
- Major solunar period 1:43–3:43 pm today's activity: medium
Today in Jiugong Matou there are high tides at 1:21 am (19.5 ft) and 2:15 pm (19.5 ft) and low tides at 7:52 am and 8:12 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:52 am. The sun rises at 6:12 am and sets at 5:29 pm: 11 h 18 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:11 am to 3:11 am and from 1:43 pm to 3:43 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (3 mph). Clear sky, 72 °F.
Fishing in Jiugong Matou today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:15 pm, coefficient 84
- Major period 1:43–3:43 pm
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 3:10 pm, combines the 2:15 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:10 am to 2:20 am, with the 1:21 am high tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, with the 8:12 pm low tide and moonrise.
About Jiugong MatouThe pier
In Linhu, 0.8 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Linhu →
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Beach day in Jiugong Matou
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 87 °F: beach weather
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 78 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- 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 7:52 am
Low tide at 7:52 am and 8:12 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:21 am and 2:15 pm.
The best window, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea, water at 78 °F and low tide at 7:52 am.
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 Jiugong Matou
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Tides in Jiugong Matou
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:21 am 19.5 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Next low tide 7:52 am 1.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:15 pm 19.5 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 8:12 pm 6.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 min to low tide at 7:52 am.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 1:21 am high tide and 84 for the 2:15 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 17.9 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 October 11 (20.3 ft) and the lowest, on July 15 (-0.2 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum (CD), the zero of that port's nautical charts. 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 (CD)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 10 to 12 (coefficient 93, 17.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 40, 9.0 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 | 6:12 am · 5:29 pm | High tide 1:21 am · 19.5 ft | Low tide 7:52 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 2:15 pm · 19.5 ft | Low tide 8:12 pm · 6.2 ft | Coef. 87 | 88% | Major periods 1:11 am · 1:43 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:12 am · 5:29 pm | High tide 2:00 am · 19.0 ft | Low tide 8:35 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 3:02 pm · 18.7 ft | Low tide 8:57 pm · 7.0 ft | Coef. 81 | 79% | Major periods 2:16 am · 2:48 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:13 am · 5:28 pm | High tide 2:43 am · 18.2 ft | Low tide 9:24 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 3:55 pm · 17.9 ft | Low tide 9:50 pm · 7.8 ft | Coef. 73 | 69% | Major periods 3:20 am · 3:50 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:13 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 3:35 am · 17.3 ft | Low tide 10:22 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 4:57 pm · 17.2 ft | Low tide 10:58 pm · 8.2 ft | Coef. 64 | 58% | Major periods 4:20 am · 4:48 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:14 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 4:42 am · 16.5 ft | Low tide 11:30 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 6:07 pm · 17.0 ft | — | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:41 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:15 am · 5:26 pm | Low tide 12:18 am · 8.2 ft | High tide 6:05 am · 16.2 ft | Low tide 12:44 pm · 4.9 ft | High tide 7:18 pm · 17.2 ft | Coef. 57 | 36% | Major periods 6:06 am · 6:30 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:15 am · 5:26 pm | Low tide 1:36 am · 7.4 ft | High tide 7:31 am · 16.5 ft | Low tide 1:57 pm · 5.0 ft | High tide 8:24 pm · 17.8 ft | Coef. 64 | 26% | Major periods 6:53 am · 7:16 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (CD). 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 Lieyu Township, Kinmen station (CWA), 0.3 mi from Jiugong Matou. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Data Providing Organization/Central Weather Administration (交通部中央氣象署), 2026, 潮汐預報－未來1個月潮汐預報 (F-A0021-001), point Lieyu Township, Kinmen (金門縣烈嶼鄉), https://opendata.cwa.gov.tw/dataset/forecast/F-A0021-001, and 潮汐預報－明年逐時潮高預報 (F-C0036-001, 2027), tide station Shuitou (水頭潮位站). The Open Data is made available to the public under the Open Government Data License, User can make use of it when complying to the condition and obligation of its terms. Open Government Data License: https://data.gov.tw/license. Modified by TidePlanet: the tide of Shuitou with this point's time differences (2 min at high water, 7 min at low water) and height ratio (1.002) in CWA's one-month forecast, as harmonic constants; not an official CWA product.
The sea at Jiugong Matou
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.2 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-northeast (slight).
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 (+3.4 °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 7:48 am (local time).
Surf in Jiugong Matou today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 2:15 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:48 am · sunrise 6:12 am · sunset 5:29 pm · last light 5:53 pm
- Tide: high 1:21 am (19.5 ft), low 7:52 am (1.6 ft), high 2:15 pm (19.5 ft) and low 8:12 pm (6.2 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 77.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 6 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, 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 Jiugong Matou today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (2:15 pm): little current from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
- 1.2 ft swell at 4 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:21 am (1:00–1:40 am), low tide 7:52 am (7:30–8:10 am), high tide 2:15 pm (2:00–2:30 pm) and low tide 8:12 pm (7:40–8:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.7 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 77.5 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:53 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:03 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 2:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:30 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak 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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- Cts-4743 5.3 mi
- Ruicheng 6 11 mi
- Long Wen Yu 65187 12 mi
- Min Xia Men Ke 0076 12 mi
- Wreck 1.3 mi
- Wreck 3.6 mi
- Wreck 9.2 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- 厦门珍稀海洋物种国家级自然保护区（文昌鱼） 6.0 mi
- 厦门珍稀海洋物种国家级自然保护区（中华白海豚） 8.9 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 Jiugong Matou
Now in Jiugong Matou
- Low / high
- 67 / 84 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 57%
- Dew pointDew point
- 56 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 44
- 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 (+0.03 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 70° | 68° | 68° | 76° | 83° | 83° | 77° | 75° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 NNE | 6 NNE | 4 NNW | 2 NW | 2 ESE | 6 SE | 7 E | 4 ENE |
| Gusts | 21 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 9 |
| Waves | 2.6 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 76° 2 NW 1.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 83° 2 ESE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 6 SE 1.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 77° 7 E 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 75° 4 ENE 1.5 ft
- 12:00 am 73° 3 NNE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 69° 1 NW 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 69° 2 NW 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 67 / 84 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 1:21 am · 2:15 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 67 / 85 °F | 13 mph E | 2.0 ft | 2:00 am · 3:02 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 70 / 87 °F | 13 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | 2:43 am · 3:55 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 88 °F | 8 mph S | 2.3 ft | 3:35 am · 4:57 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 91 °F | 13 mph E | 2.6 ft | 4:42 am · 6:07 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 85 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.2 ft | 6:05 am · 7:18 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 71 / 83 °F | 10 mph E | 2.9 ft | 7:31 am · 8:24 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 72 / 84 °F | 10 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 8:45 am · 9:20 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 72 / 82 °F | 12 mph NE | 2.8 ft | 9:46 am · 10:08 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 71 / 87 °F | 9 mph E | 2.6 ft | 10:38 am · 10:50 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 73 / 82 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | 11:24 am · 11:28 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 65 / 79 °F | 15 mph NE | 2.2 ft | 12:05 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 82 °F | 13 mph NE | 2.0 ft | 12:01 am · 12:43 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 65 / 81 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.5 ft | 12:31 am · 1:18 pm |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 67° / 85° 2.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 70° / 87° 3.1 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 69° / 88° 2.3 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 73° / 91° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 72° / 85° 3.2 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 71° / 83° 2.9 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 72° / 84° 2.4 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, warmer than normal for late October (+6.3 °F; normal high: 78 °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 7:48 am (local time).
The sun in Jiugong Matou
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:22 am
- Full dark 6:20 pm
- Civil dawn 5:48 am
- Civil dusk 5:53 pm
- Solar noon 11:51 am (52° high)
- Daylight 11 h 18 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:58 pm
- Full dark 6:20 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,505 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Jiugong Matou
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:11–3:11 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:43–3:43 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:53–9:53 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:33–8:33 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 Jiugong Matou
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 1.7 mi
- Jetty 2.0 mi
- Jetty 9.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Jiugong Pier 0.2 mi
- Luocuo Fishing Port 0.3 mi
- 新湖漁港 9.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.55 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.55 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 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. 33 ft deep 0.55 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, 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.
Tides near Jiugong MatouTides nearby
- Linhu0.8 mi
- Shanglin2.1 mi
- Xikou Village2.1 mi
- Shangqi Village3.1 mi
- Jincheng3.5 mi
- Dadeng9.1 mi
- Wuyu9.7 mi
- Jinhu10.0 mi
- Liuwudiancun11 mi
- Xiamen12 mi
Jiugong Matou at a glance
- Pier. Coordinates: 24.425° N, 118.263° E.
- It is 158 mi southwest of Nangan, the main place in Fukien. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 9 min later than in Nangan.
- In Linhu, 0.8 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Lieyu Township, Kinmen, is 0.3 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Shuitou Matou (1.5 mi).
Questions about Jiugong MatouQuestions
Where is Jiugong Matou?
A pier in Linhu, 0.8 mi from the center, Fukien (Taiwan). The coast faces south.
Can you fish at Jiugong Matou?
OpenStreetMap doesn't say whether fishing is allowed. Check the rules on site and the local fishing license: they can change.
What time is high tide today in Jiugong Matou?
Today in Jiugong Matou there are high tides at 1:21 am (19.5 ft) and 2:15 pm (19.5 ft) and low tides at 7:52 am and 8:12 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Jiugong Matou?
At 5:29 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:53 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Jiugong Matou?
At 6:12 am. First light comes at 5:22 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 1:11–3:11 am, Minor 8:53–9:53 am, Major 1:43–3:43 pm, Minor 7:33–8:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Jiugong Matou?
Partly cloudy, from 67 °F to 84 °F, with a light air from the northwest (3 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Jiugong Matou?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 4.9 s from the east-northeast. The water is 77.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Jiugong Matou?
The best time to visit Jiugong Matou is from October to November: highs of 74 °F to 81 °F, about 3 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: Lieyu Township, Kinmen point of the tide forecast of the Central Weather Administration of Taiwan (CWA, 中央氣象署): 潮汐預報－未來1個月潮汐預報 (F-A0021-001). The Open Data is made available to the public under the Open Government Data License, version 1.0, User can make use of it when complying to the condition and obligation of its terms. Constants fitted by TidePlanet with the time difference and height ratio CWA gives for this point on its tide station. Not an official CWA publication. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).