Cenang Beach, Malaysia

Cenang Beach

Langkawi, MalaysiaAsia/Kuala_Lumpur

Ocean View Index

73Good

Next tide

20:34Low Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

23:26 – 11:37

Local time

01:34

Cenang Beach is the liveliest stretch of sand in Langkawi, boasting crystal-clear water, fine white sand and a bustling front.

Highlights

  • Langkawi's liveliest beach, a long stretch of soft sand on the island's south coast.
  • Jet-ski, parasailing and island-hopping operators lined along the shore.
  • Beachfront dining and sunset views toward the strait between Langkawi and Penang.
Tip: Book island-hopping and sunset cruises from the beach operators late afternoon onward.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 15:03

Reference time: local noon · 13:31 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)

Estimated
73
Good

Good conditions. Worth a visit.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

  • Sea Color
    Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
    80.6
  • Clarity
    Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
    100
  • Visibility
    Under 8 m · m
    42
  • 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
31°25°
3.2 m/s
3.5mm
WedSep 9
Rain
29°24°
2.5 m/s
15.9mm
ThuSep 10
Thunderstorm
29°24°
2.1 m/s
12.9mm
FriSep 11
Thunderstorm
29°24°
1.8 m/s
21.1mm
SatSep 12
Rain
28°25°
2.5 m/s
28.9mm
SunSep 13
Thunderstorm
28°25°
2.9 m/s
27.4mm
MonSep 14
Rain
28°25°
2.4 m/s
16.5mm
Visibility: 12 km·Cloud: 84%

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
20:34Low-0.64 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
20:34
-0.64 m

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Cenang Beach.

Frequently asked questions

What time is low tide at Cenang Beach on September 9, 2026?
Low tides at Cenang Beach on September 9, 2026: 04:34 (times shown in Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Cenang 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
6.2930°, 99.7253°
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Region & Country
Langkawi, Malaysia
Data sources
Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS