Qixingtan Beach, Taiwan

Qixingtan Beach

Hualien, TaiwanAsia/Taipei

Ocean View Index

84Excellent

Next tide

20:21High Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

21:50 – 10:17

Local time

01:21

Qixingtan Beach in Hualien, a pebble shore by the blue Pacific with views of the Qingshui Cliff.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 17:21

Reference time: local noon · 12:04 (Asia/Taipei)

Estimated
84
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
    80.3
  • Lighting
    Low / harsh light · lux
    44
  • Water Quality
    index

Weather Forecast

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

TodaySep 8
Overcast
28°24°
0.7 m/s
WedSep 9
Rain
28°22°
0.8 m/s
5.8mm
ThuSep 10
Light Rain
28°23°
0.9 m/s
2.9mm
FriSep 11
Thunderstorm
29°25°
1.2 m/s
8.0mm
SatSep 12
Thunderstorm
30°25°
0.7 m/s
6.7mm
SunSep 13
Light Rain
30°24°
1.1 m/s
0.3mm
MonSep 14
Thunderstorm
29°24°
1.2 m/s
6.9mm
Visibility: 28 km·Cloud: 56%

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 Wed: 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.

Spring TideCoefficient: 116.4 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.
TimeTypeHeight
20:21High0.70 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.

High Tide
20:21
0.70 m

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Qixingtan Beach.

Frequently asked questions

What time is high tide at Qixingtan Beach on September 9, 2026?
High tides at Qixingtan Beach on September 9, 2026: 04:21 (times shown in Asia/Taipei).
What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Qixingtan 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
24.0277°, 121.6247°
Timezone
Asia/Taipei
Region & Country
Hualien, Taiwan
Data sources
Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS