What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for El Nido 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 El Nido Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for El Nido 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 El Nido 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.

El Nido Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Palawan, PhilippinesAsia/Manila

Ocean View Index

86Excellent

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

21:52 – 09:40

Local time

05:53

Cradled by towering limestone cliffs in Palawan, El Nido hides secluded coves and turquoise waters perfect for island-hopping adventures.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 21:53

Reference time: local noon · 11:46 (Asia/Manila)

Estimated

Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
92.4
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
100
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
91.5
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

Overcast

31°25°

2.5 m/s

SatOct 24

Fog

30°24°

1.4 m/s

SunOct 25

Fog

31°25°

1.0 m/s

MonOct 26

Rain

29°26°

1.4 m/s

4.6mm

TueOct 27

Thunderstorm

29°25°

1.8 m/s

7.8mm

WedOct 28

Light Rain

29°25°

3.2 m/s

7.8mm

ThuOct 29

Thunderstorm

28°25°

2.8 m/s

9.5mm

Visibility: 44 km·Cloud: 94%

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.

80Excellent60FairView 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 El Nido Beach.

288 km away

White Beach

Boracay, Philippines

401 km away

Manila Bay

Metro Manila, Philippines

512 km away

Mactan Beach

Cebu, Philippines

685 km away

Tanjung Aru Beach

Sabah, Malaysia

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for El Nido 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 El Nido Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for El Nido 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 El Nido 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: 11.1949°, 119.4047°
Timezone: Asia/Manila
Region & Country: Palawan, Philippines

Data sources

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