Batu Ferringhi Beach, Malaysia

Batu Ferringhi Beach

Penang, MalaysiaAsia/Kuala_Lumpur

Ocean View Index

70Good

Next tide

22:07Low Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

23:24 – 11:35

Local time

01:07

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 · Sep 8, 2026 17:07

Reference time: local noon · 13:29 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)

Estimated
70
Good

Good conditions. Worth a visit.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

  • Sea Color
    Clear blue-green · hue
    79.9
  • Clarity
    Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
    100
  • Visibility
    Under 8 m · m
    29.6
  • Sea State
    Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
    100
  • Lighting
    Low / harsh light · lux
    44
  • Water Quality
    index

Weather Forecast

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

TodaySep 8
Rain
32°25°
1.5 m/s
4.9mm
WedSep 9
Rain
30°25°
1.4 m/s
6.8mm
ThuSep 10
Light Rain
30°25°
1.6 m/s
2.9mm
FriSep 11
Rain
30°25°
1.2 m/s
12.2mm
SatSep 12
Rain
29°25°
1.9 m/s
14.1mm
SunSep 13
Light Rain
30°25°
2.6 m/s
10.8mm
MonSep 14
Light Rain
29°26°
2.6 m/s
4.7mm
Visibility: 11 km·Cloud: 79%

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 Thu: Viewing conditions are Good; 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.

Spring TideCoefficient: 116.4 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.
TimeTypeHeight
22:07Low-0.55 m

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.

Low Tide
22:07
-0.55 m

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Batu Ferringhi Beach.

Frequently asked questions

What time is low tide at Batu Ferringhi Beach on September 9, 2026?
Low tides at Batu Ferringhi Beach on September 9, 2026: 06:07 (times shown in Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
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.

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