Cha-am today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:00–4:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 3:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 88 °F smooth · 4.8 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 82 °F from the NNE, gusts 15 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:13 am–5:55 pm 11 h 42 min of daylight
- Moon 87% · 8:48 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:48 pm
- Best time to dive 11:30 am–2:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Pressure 29.97 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Cha-am the sun rises at 6:13 am and sets at 5:55 pm: 11 h 42 min of daylight. The moon is 87% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:48 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:27 am to 3:27 am and from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northeast (4 mph). Light drizzle, 82 °F.
Fishing in Cha-am today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:00–4:00 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (1.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period. Also good from 5:50 am to 6:40 am, with sunrise.
We don't show the tide for Cha-am, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Cha-am
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 95 °F: hot
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 1.1 ft waves
- Water at 88 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (82% cloud cover)
- Rain (0.01 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.1 ft
1.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 88 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 5 mph
Offshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Cha-am, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 88 °F, though with clouds 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 Cha-am
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- Cha-am Beach 1.4 mi · SE
- Parking
- Regent Beach 4.8 mi · S
- Parking
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 Cha-am
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Tides in Cha-am
Tides in Cha-am: not available yet
There is no tide station near Cha-am, 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 Ban Bang Bo Lang · 43 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Cha-am
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
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 5 s, from the southeast (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 (+3.5 °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 11:34 am (local time).
Surf in Cha-am today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.4 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.3 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 5:51 am · sunrise 6:13 am · sunset 5:55 pm · last light 6:17 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 88.0 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 5 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, 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 Cha-am today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 1.2 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (1.21 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 88.0 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:17 pm. Waning gibbous (87%), rising at 8:48 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 6:10 am to 7:30 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Cha-am, 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 Cha-am.
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Weather in Cha-am
Now in Cha-am
- Low / high
- 76 / 84 °F
- Rain
- 0.43 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 6 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 57
- 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 | Light drizzle | Heavy drizzle | Light rain | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 77° | 76° | 77° | 79° | 83° | 84° | 81° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 WNW | 6 W | 4 NW | 5 N | 4 NNE | 3 ESE | 1 SSE | 4 W |
| Gusts | 9 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 6 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.05 in | 0.06 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 83° 4 NNE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 84° 3 ESE 1.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 1 SSE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 4 W 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 3 N 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 2 NNW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 5 NNW 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 6 NNE 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 84 °F | 6 mph NW | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 84 °F | 7 mph NNE | 0.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 85 °F | 9 mph NNW | 0.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 85 °F | 7 mph NNW | 0.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 86 °F | 5 mph NNW | 0.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 84 °F | 8 mph NNW | 0.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 84 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 82 °F | 6 mph NW | 0.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 85 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 74 / 83 °F | 8 mph NNW | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 84 °F | 8 mph N | 1.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 85 °F | 10 mph N | 1.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 73 / 85 °F | 11 mph N | 2.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 74 / 84 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.6 ft |
- Fri 30 Light showers 76° / 84° 0.8 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 76° / 85° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 76° / 85° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 75° / 86° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 74° / 84° 0.4 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 75° / 84° 0.1 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 76° / 82° 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit wetter and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.5 °F; normal high: 89 °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 11:34 am (local time).
The sun in Cha-am
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:26 am
- Full dark 6:42 pm
- Civil dawn 5:51 am
- Civil dusk 6:17 pm
- Solar noon 12:04 pm (64° high)
- Daylight 11 h 42 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:26 pm
- Full dark 6:42 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,342,272 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cha-am
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,507 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:27–3:27 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:00–4:00 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:41–9:41 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 · 3:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): October 29, 226,426 mi away.
Where to fish in Cha-am
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,150 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Cha-am) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep900 ft
- 33 ft deep1,150 ft
- 66 ft deep0.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,150 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 1,150 ft and 66 ft at 0.3 mi 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 Cha-amTides nearby
All places in Phetchaburi, A to Z (1) →Cha-am at a glance
- Town or city of about 49,375 people. Coordinates: 12.800° N, 99.967° E.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about Cha-amQuestions
What time is sunset today in Cha-am?
At 5:55 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:17 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cha-am?
At 6:13 am. First light comes at 5:26 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 87% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 10 to 12.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:27–3:27 am, Minor 8:41–9:41 am, Major 2:00–4:00 pm, Minor 8:18–9:18 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Cha-am?
Light showers, from 76 °F to 84 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northeast (4 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cha-am?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 4.8 s from the southeast. The water is 88.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cha-am?
The best time to visit Cha-am is from December to February: highs of 88 °F to 90 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 8 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).