What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Batu Ferringhi 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 Batu Ferringhi Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Batu Ferringhi 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 Batu Ferringhi 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.

Batu Ferringhi Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Penang, MalaysiaAsia/Kuala_Lumpur

Ocean View Index

66Good

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

23:04 – 11:02

Local time

05:54

Batu Ferringhi Beach on Penang's north coast is a lively water-sports hub, its golden sands fronted by a long row of resort hotels.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 21:17

Reference time: local noon · 13:03 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)

Estimated

Good

Good conditions. Worth a visit.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Clear blue-green · hue
75.8
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
12.4
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
100
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
44
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodayOct 23

Thunderstorm

30°25°

1.8 m/s

15.0mm

SatOct 24

Rain

28°24°

1.6 m/s

27.1mm

SunOct 25

Rain

28°24°

1.4 m/s

32.9mm

MonOct 26

Rain

27°25°

1.1 m/s

17.0mm

TueOct 27

Rain

30°25°

2.5 m/s

9.7mm

WedOct 28

Rain

30°25°

1.4 m/s

10.1mm

ThuOct 29

Light Rain

29°25°

1.2 m/s

8.3mm

Visibility: 12 km·Cloud: 95%

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 on Tue: 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 Batu Ferringhi Beach.

108 km away

Cenang Beach

Langkawi, Malaysia

327 km away

Ao Nang Beach

Krabi, Thailand

339 km away

Kata Beach

Phuket, Thailand

345 km away

Patong Beach

Phuket, Thailand

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Batu Ferringhi 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 Batu Ferringhi Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Batu Ferringhi 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 Batu Ferringhi 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: 5.4735°, 100.2419°
Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Region & Country: Penang, Malaysia

Data sources

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