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

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

Cijin Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Kaohsiung, TaiwanAsia/Taipei

Ocean View Index

56Fair

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

21:58 – 09:27

Local time

05:54

Cijin Beach in Kaohsiung, a ferry-accessible sandy shore on a slender spit with seafood and sea views.

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Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 21:54

Reference time: local noon · 11:43 (Asia/Taipei)

Estimated

Fair

Fair conditions. Sea color may appear muted.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
85.2
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
22.1
Sea State
Choppy (4+) · Beaufort
7.1
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
42.4
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodayOct 23

Rain

31°25°

10.2 m/s

6.0mm

SatOct 24

Light Rain

27°24°

3.0 m/s

0.7mm

SunOct 25

Overcast

29°24°

1.2 m/s

MonOct 26

Overcast

29°23°

1.5 m/s

TueOct 27

Overcast

30°24°

2.1 m/s

WedOct 28

Clear

28°23°

1.5 m/s

ThuOct 29

Partly Cloudy

29°24°

2.2 m/s

Visibility: 14 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 on Sun: 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.

80Excellent35PoorView 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 Cijin Beach.

34 km away

Golden Coast

Tainan, Taiwan

89 km away

South Bay

Pingtung, Taiwan

91 km away

Baisha Beach

Pingtung, Taiwan

126 km away

Aimen Beach

Penghu, Taiwan

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Cijin 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 Cijin Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Cijin 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 Cijin 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: 22.6100°, 120.2667°
Timezone: Asia/Taipei
Region & Country: Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Data sources

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