Luganville today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:20–3:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 6:00–8:00 am Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 82 °F smooth · 5.5 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 80 °F from the NNE, gusts 12 · partly cloudy
- Sun 5:16 am–5:54 pm 12 h 37 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 9:11 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:11 pm
- Best time to dive 2:30–5:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.06 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Luganville the sun rises at 5:16 am and sets at 5:54 pm: 12 h 37 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:11 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:47 am to 2:47 am and from 1:19 pm to 3:19 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northeast (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 80 °F.
Fishing in Luganville today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:19–3:19 pm
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 12:50 am to 2:50 am, with a major period. Also good from 4:50 am to 5:50 am, with sunrise.
We don't show the tide for Luganville, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Luganville
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 86 °F: beach weather
- Offshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.3 ft waves
- Water at 82 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.3 ft
1.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 82 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 13 · SPF 50
Max UV 13 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 4 mph
Offshore breeze (4 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Luganville, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 6:00 am to 8:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 82 °F.
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 Luganville
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Luganville.
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Webcams near Luganville
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Tides in Luganville
Tides in Luganville: not available yet
There is no tide station near Luganville, 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 Wounaouss · 12 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Luganville
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Sunday 1: 2.1 ft with a period of 6 s, from the south-southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.7 °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 7:52 am (local time).
Diving in Luganville today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.7 ft swell at 4 s from the east: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.3 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.35 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 81.9–83.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:16 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 9:11 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 4:50 am to 7:40 am, with little swell and light wind, though with current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Luganville, 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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- Aisari Bay Outer Reef Fish seen: Pomacentrus lepidogenys, Pomacentrus adelus, Pomacentrus bankanensis, Amblyglyphidodon curacao 4.7 mi
- SS President Coolidge 4.9 mi
- Naoreure Point Fish seen: Pomacentrus lepidogenys, Acanthochromis polyacanthus, Pycnochromis margaritifer, Chlorurus spilurus 6.8 mi
- Aese South Point Fish seen: Pterocaesio trilineata, Philippine Damsel, Minifin Parrotfish, Pomacentrus lepidogenys 7.7 mi
- Narurundo Point Fish seen: Pomacentrus lepidogenys, Short-tail bristle-tooth, Pomacentrus bankanensis, Twospot Surgeonfish 8.0 mi
- Tui Tawate 1.6 mi
- Federesen Nalkutan 2.7 mi
- Chyau Feng No.12 7.1 mi
- Wreck 0.7 mi
- Wreck 4.4 mi
- Allan Power Dive Center 1.0 mi
- Aore Adventures Sports & Lodge 1.8 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. Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Luganville
Now in Luganville
- Low / high
- 73 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.20 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 61%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 4 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.03 inHg. 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 75° | 74° | 74° | 83° | 87° | 82° | 77° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 N | 4 NNW | 3 NNW | 4 NE | 2 NE | 1 N | 1 SSW | 2 S |
| Gusts | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 83° 4 NE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 2 NE 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 1 N 1.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 77° 1 SSW 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 2 S 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 3 SW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 74° 3 SW 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 5 SSW 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 73 / 87 °F | 4 mph N | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 72 / 85 °F | 7 mph S | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 71 / 85 °F | 7 mph E | 2.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 83 °F | 6 mph NE | 2.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 85 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 85 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 83 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 83 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 71 / 85 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 74 / 83 °F | 9 mph E | 1.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 70 / 85 °F | 8 mph E | — | |
| Mon 9 | 70 / 85 °F | 6 mph SE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 71 / 85 °F | 7 mph NE | — | |
| Wed 11 | 71 / 83 °F | 6 mph NE | — |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 72° / 85° 1.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 71° / 85° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 72° / 83° 2.1 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 70° / 85° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 74° / 85° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 74° / 83° 1.2 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 74° / 83° 1.0 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: normal temperatures, a bit drier and a slightly cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.2 °F; normal high: 85 °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 7:52 am (local time).
The sun in Luganville
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:28 am
- Full dark 6:42 pm
- Civil dawn 4:54 am
- Civil dusk 6:16 pm
- Solar noon 11:35 am (88° high)
- Daylight 12 h 37 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:25 pm
- Full dark 6:42 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,346,803 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Luganville
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:47–2:47 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:19–3:19 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:58–7:58 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:41–9:41 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 Luganville
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near LuganvilleTides nearby
- Wounaouss12 mi
- Wowo25 mi
- Hog Harbour27 mi
- Worovok30 mi
- Wounaout31 mi
- Port-Olry34 mi
- Wornambek34 mi
- Wortatcha35 mi
- Wusi36 mi
- Worlembraki36 mi
Luganville at a glance
- Town or city of about 13,397 people. Coordinates: 15.520° S, 167.162° E.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Luganville Wharf (1.9 mi).
Questions about LuganvilleQuestions
What time is sunset today in Luganville?
At 5:54 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:16 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Luganville?
At 5:16 am. First light comes at 4:28 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 12:47–2:47 am, Minor 6:58–7:58 am, Major 1:19–3:19 pm, Minor 8:41–9:41 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Luganville?
Drizzle, from 73 °F to 87 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northeast (4 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Luganville?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 5.5 s from the east-southeast. The water is 82.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Luganville?
The best time to visit Luganville is from July to September: highs of 83 °F, about 10 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).