What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Manila Bay?

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 Manila Bay for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Manila Bay, 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 Manila Bay?

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.

Manila Bay Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Metro Manila, PhilippinesAsia/Manila

Ocean View Index

80Excellent

Next tide

08:02Low Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

21:50 – 09:32

Local time

10:02

Fronting Metro Manila, Manila Bay's waterfront promenade is beloved for its breathtaking sunsets over the sea.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 24, 2026 00:40

Reference time: local noon · 11:41 (Asia/Manila)

Estimated

Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
88.1
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
34.4
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
100
Lighting
Golden hour, optimal · lux
92.2
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodayOct 24

Light Rain

30°28°

2.3 m/s

1.1mm

SunOct 25

Light Rain

31°27°

3.3 m/s

2.5mm

MonOct 26

Rain

29°27°

3.6 m/s

3.7mm

TueOct 27

Light Rain

30°27°

3.2 m/s

2.1mm

WedOct 28

Light Rain

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5.3 m/s

3.2mm

ThuOct 29

Light Rain

31°28°

2.9 m/s

0.1mm

FriOct 30

Partly Cloudy

31°28°

2.5 m/s

Visibility: 20 km·Cloud: 62%

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 Thu: 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: 97.6 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
08:02	Low	-1.18 m
14:02	High	1.29 m
20:02	Low	-1.60 m

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

70Very Good0FlatView 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.

Low Tide

08:02

-1.18 m

High Tide

14:02

1.29 m

Low Tide

20:02

-1.60 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 Manila Bay.

314 km away

White Beach

Boracay, Philippines

401 km away

El Nido Beach

Palawan, Philippines

591 km away

Mactan Beach

Cebu, Philippines

818 km away

Baisha Beach

Pingtung, Taiwan

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Manila Bay?: 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 Manila Bay for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Manila Bay, 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 Manila Bay?: 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: 14.5500°, 120.7500°
Timezone: Asia/Manila
Region & Country: Metro Manila, Philippines

Data sources

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