What time is low tide at Matsushima Bay on September 9, 2026?

Low tides at Matsushima Bay on September 9, 2026: 08:48 (times shown in Asia/Tokyo).

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

Matsushima Bay

Miyagi, JapanAsia/Tokyo

Ocean View Index

73Good

Next tide

23:48Low Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

20:24 – 09:08

Local time

02:48

Matsushima Bay near Sendai, one of Japan's Three Views, dotted with over 260 small islands and pines.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 17:48

Reference time: local noon · 11:46 (Asia/Tokyo)

Estimated

Good

Good conditions. Worth a visit.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Muted color · hue
51.9
Clarity
Moderately clear · NTU
62
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
96.7
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
82.4
Lighting
Golden hour, optimal · lux
91.1
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodaySep 8

Rain

25°22°

1.5 m/s

43.9mm

WedSep 9

Rain

22°16°

1.6 m/s

31.3mm

ThuSep 10

Overcast

23°17°

1.4 m/s

FriSep 11

Light Rain

22°18°

1.3 m/s

0.3mm

SatSep 12

Light Rain

23°20°

1.5 m/s

0.3mm

SunSep 13

Light Rain

23°20°

1.4 m/s

1.8mm

MonSep 14

Light Rain

26°21°

1.1 m/s

7.3mm

Visibility: 7 km·Cloud: 82%

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 Good; 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
23:48	Low	-0.72 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

23:48

-0.72 m

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Matsushima Bay.

324 km away

Odaiba Beach

Tokyo, Japan

359 km away

Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

Kanagawa, Japan

365 km away

Yuigahama Beach

Kanagawa, Japan

368 km away

Katase Beach

Kanagawa, Japan

Frequently asked questions

What time is low tide at Matsushima Bay on September 9, 2026?: Low tides at Matsushima Bay on September 9, 2026: 08:48 (times shown in Asia/Tokyo).
What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Matsushima 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.

Essential Information

Coordinates: 38.3744°, 141.0089°
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Region & Country: Miyagi, Japan

Data sources

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