What time is low tide at Mactan Beach on September 9, 2026?

Low tides at Mactan Beach on September 9, 2026: 02:47 (times shown in Asia/Manila).

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Mactan 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.

Mactan Beach

Cebu, PhilippinesAsia/Manila

Ocean View Index

80Excellent

Next tide

18:47Low Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

21:47 – 10:02

Local time

02:00

Mactan Beach sits on a gem of an island in the Cebu archipelago, offering convenient diving minutes from the international airport.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 17:47

Reference time: local noon · 11:54 (Asia/Manila)

Estimated

Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Clear blue-green · hue
76.2
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
86
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
100
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
100
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
44
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodaySep 8

Overcast

35°27°

3.6 m/s

WedSep 9

Thunderstorm

32°26°

3.2 m/s

8.7mm

ThuSep 10

Light Rain

31°26°

2.1 m/s

3.1mm

FriSep 11

Thunderstorm

31°26°

1.4 m/s

6.7mm

SatSep 12

Thunderstorm

31°25°

1.4 m/s

11.1mm

SunSep 13

Thunderstorm

30°26°

1.6 m/s

10.2mm

MonSep 14

Thunderstorm

32°26°

1.2 m/s

9.8mm

Visibility: 39 km·Cloud: 93%

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.

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

Time	Type	Height
18:47	Low	-0.04 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.

Low Tide

18:47

-0.04 m

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Mactan Beach.

294 km away

White Beach

Boracay, Philippines

512 km away

El Nido Beach

Palawan, Philippines

591 km away

Manila Bay

Metro Manila, Philippines

991 km away

Tanjung Aru Beach

Sabah, Malaysia

Frequently asked questions

What time is low tide at Mactan Beach on September 9, 2026?: Low tides at Mactan Beach on September 9, 2026: 02:47 (times shown in Asia/Manila).
What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Mactan 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: 10.2833°, 124.0000°
Timezone: Asia/Manila
Region & Country: Cebu, Philippines

Data sources

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