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

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

Palolem Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Goa, IndiaAsia/Kolkata

Ocean View Index

12Bad

Next tide

23:42High Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

00:57 – 12:39

Local time

04:12

Palolem Beach in Goa, India, a crescent of coconut-fringed white sand, one of South Goa's most romantic beaches.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 22:42

Reference time: local noon · 12:18 (Asia/Kolkata)

Estimated

Bad

Not recommended for beach viewing today.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Clear blue-green · hue
73.9
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
0
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
96
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

31°25°

1.8 m/s

21.3mm

SatOct 24

Thunderstorm

30°25°

1.8 m/s

16.9mm

SunOct 25

Light Rain

31°25°

1.9 m/s

0.1mm

MonOct 26

Overcast

32°23°

2.4 m/s

TueOct 27

Clear

32°22°

1.7 m/s

WedOct 28

Overcast

30°22°

1.3 m/s

ThuOct 29

Overcast

30°23°

2.1 m/s

Visibility: 5 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
23:42	High	1.58 m

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

80Excellent27Very PoorView 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.

High Tide

23:42

1.58 m

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 Palolem Beach.

472 km away

Juhu Beach

Maharashtra, India

709 km away

Marina Beach

Tamil Nadu, India

802 km away

Kovalam Beach

Kerala, India

1110 km away

Mount Lavinia Beach

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Palolem 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 Palolem Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Palolem 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 Palolem 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: 15.0097°, 74.0236°
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Region & Country: Goa, India

Data sources

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