What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Ancol Beach?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

When is the best time to visit Ancol Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Ancol Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Ancol Beach?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Ancol Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Jakarta, IndonesiaAsia/Jakarta

Ocean View Index

90Excellent

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

22:28 – 10:45

Local time

05:59

Ancol Beach is Jakarta's go-to seaside escape, a breezy stretch where city dwellers unwind by the water.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 22:34

Reference time: local noon · 11:36 (Asia/Jakarta)

Estimated

Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
80.8
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
88.9
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
100
Lighting
Golden hour, optimal · lux
100
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodayOct 23

Rain

34°26°

1.5 m/s

5.9mm

SatOct 24

Light Rain

32°26°

1.7 m/s

1.9mm

SunOct 25

Light Rain

30°25°

1.7 m/s

4.2mm

MonOct 26

Rain

30°25°

1.3 m/s

6.5mm

TueOct 27

Rain

31°24°

1.3 m/s

18.4mm

WedOct 28

Rain

28°25°

1.2 m/s

24.8mm

ThuOct 29

Light Rain

30°25°

1.2 m/s

7.3mm

Visibility: 8 km·Cloud: 75%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best today: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Mixed TideCoefficient: 77.6 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
No tide extremes recorded today.

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

80Excellent0FlatView full forecast

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Ancol Beach.

886 km away

Siloso Beach

Sentosa, Singapore

887 km away

East Coast Park

Singapore, Singapore

893 km away

Changi Beach

Singapore, Singapore

957 km away

Uluwatu Beach

Bali, Indonesia

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Ancol Beach?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.
When is the best time to visit Ancol Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Ancol Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Ancol Beach?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Essential Information

Coordinates: -6.1170°, 106.8470°
Timezone: Asia/Jakarta
Region & Country: Jakarta, Indonesia

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS