Ban Chang today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 5:50–6:40 am fair day · 4/10
- Beach day 7:00–10:00 am Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 87 °F smooth · 4.5 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 78 °F from the NE, gusts 11 · overcast
- Sun 6:08 am–5:51 pm 11 h 42 min of daylight
- Moon 87% · 8:44 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:44 pm
- Best time to dive 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.93 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Ban Chang the sun rises at 6:08 am and sets at 5:51 pm: 11 h 42 min of daylight. The moon is 87% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:44 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:23 am to 3:23 am and from 1:55 pm to 3:55 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph). Overcast, 78 °F.
Fishing in Ban Chang today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:23–3:23 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light offshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.8 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 am to 3:20 am, lines up with a major period. Also good from 5:50 am to 6:40 am, with sunrise. Also good from 5:20 pm to 6:10 pm, with sunset.
We don't show the tide for Ban Chang, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Ban Chang
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (83% cloud cover)
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
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 · 0.7 ft
0.7 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 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Ban Chang, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, brings beach weather, a calm sea and water at 87 °F, though with clouds and light offshore wind.
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 Ban Chang
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- Haad Phayoon 3.6 mi · S
- Parking
- Phayun Beach 3.6 mi · S
- Parking
- Hat Namrin 4.0 mi · SE
- 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 Ban Chang
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Tides in Ban Chang
Tides in Ban Chang: not available yet
There is no tide station near Ban Chang, 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 Si Racha · 32 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Ban Chang
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.5 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 Thursday 29: 0.8 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south-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 (+3.0 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:53 am (local time).
Surf in Ban Chang today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.9 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:47 am · sunrise 6:08 am · sunset 5:51 pm · last light 6:12 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 87.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 1 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 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 Ban Chang today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.7 ft swell at 4 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- 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 87.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:12 pm. Waning gibbous (87%), rising at 8:44 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:50 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Ban Chang, 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
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- Sapataya 4.3 mi
- Kim Seng Nguan 11 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- HappyDive.Net Samaesarn 7.0 mi
- อ.ไตรทิพย์ ดำน้ำแสมสาร 11 mi
- BB Snorkeling 11 mi
- The Shark diving 11 mi
- Super Dive Thailand 11 mi
- Beer Snorkeling 11 mi
- BBK Dive Sattahip 11 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 Ban Chang
Now in Ban Chang
- Low / high
- 76 / 89 °F
- Rain
- 0.57 in · 96%
- Clouds
- 81%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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 (+0.03 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 | Overcast | Light drizzle | Showers | Light drizzle | Heavy drizzle |
| Temperature | 78° | 78° | 78° | 84° | 89° | 82° | 78° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 N | 5 NNE | 7 NE | 9 NE | 6 E | 5 E | 5 ENE | 1 NE |
| Gusts | 5 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Waves | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.11 in | 0.02 in | 0.04 in |
- 6:00 am 78° 7 NE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 84° 9 NE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 89° 6 E 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 5 E 0.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 78° 5 ENE 0.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 1 NE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 75° 5 NE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 74° 6 ENE 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 89 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 85 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 85 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 86 °F | 6 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 85 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 85 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 84 °F | 4 mph NE | 0.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 80 °F | 5 mph ENE | 0.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 75 / 86 °F | 4 mph NE | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 74 / 86 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 73 / 88 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.0 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 88 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 86 °F | 12 mph NE | 2.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 76 / 86 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.1 ft |
- Fri 30 Showers 74° / 85° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 76° / 85° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 76° / 86° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 75° / 85° 0.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 75° / 85° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 75° / 84° 0.1 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 76° / 80° 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 wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (90 °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 5:53 am (local time).
The sun in Ban Chang
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:21 am
- Full dark 6:37 pm
- Civil dawn 5:47 am
- Civil dusk 6:12 pm
- Solar noon 12:00 pm (64° high)
- Daylight 11 h 42 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:22 pm
- Full dark 6:37 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,342,345 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ban Chang
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,507 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:23–3:23 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:55–3:55 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:36–9:36 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:14–9:14 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 Ban Chang
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Tides near Ban ChangTides nearby
- Sattahip11 mi
- Rayong14 mi
- Pattaya18 mi
- Ban Ko Lan23 mi
- Bang Lamung24 mi
- Ban Phe27 mi
- Laem Chabang28 mi
- Si Racha32 mi
Ban Chang at a glance
- Town or city of about 28,204 people. Coordinates: 12.725° N, 101.055° E.
- It is 14 mi west of Rayong, the main place in Rayong. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Rayong.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about Ban ChangQuestions
What time is sunset today in Ban Chang?
At 5:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ban Chang?
At 6:09 am. First light comes at 5:22 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 1:23–3:23 am, Minor 8:36–9:36 am, Major 1:55–3:55 pm, Minor 8:14–9:14 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ban Chang?
Showers, from 76 °F to 89 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph) and a 96% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ban Chang?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 4.5 s from the south-southeast. The water is 87.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ban Chang?
The best time to visit Ban Chang is from December to February: highs of 90 °F to 91 °F, about 3 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).