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

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

Kovalam Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Kerala, IndiaAsia/Kolkata

Ocean View Index

6Bad

Next tide

01:18High Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

00:40 – 12:32

Local time

06:36

Kovalam Beach in Kerala, India, a resort of three crescent bays anchored by a lighthouse beach.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 25, 2026 00:18

Reference time: local noon · 12:06 (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
65.6
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
0
Sea State
Light breeze (2-3) · Beaufort
68.3
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
44
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodayOct 25

Thunderstorm

26°23°

2.8 m/s

34.4mm

MonOct 26

Light Rain

29°24°

1.7 m/s

2.7mm

TueOct 27

Light Rain

29°24°

1.3 m/s

1.9mm

WedOct 28

Light Rain

30°23°

2.7 m/s

0.2mm

ThuOct 29

Fog

31°23°

2.7 m/s

FriOct 30

Overcast

30°23°

3.1 m/s

SatOct 31

Light Rain

31°23°

1.8 m/s

1.8mm

Visibility: 4 km·Cloud: 99%

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 Sat: 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: 112.9 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
01:18	High	1.54 m
07:18	Low	-1.28 m
13:18	High	1.30 m
19:18	Low	-1.58 m

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

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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

01:18

1.54 m

Low Tide

07:18

-1.28 m

High Tide

13:18

1.30 m

Low Tide

19:18

-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 Kovalam Beach.

363 km away

Mount Lavinia Beach

Colombo, Sri Lanka

448 km away

Unawatuna Beach

Galle, Sri Lanka

494 km away

Mirissa Beach

Matara, Sri Lanka

605 km away

Artificial Beach

Male, Maldives

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Kovalam 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 Kovalam Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Kovalam 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 Kovalam 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: 8.4000°, 76.9783°
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Region & Country: Kerala, India

Data sources

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