Patong Beach, Thailand

Patong Beach

Phuket, ThailandAsia/Bangkok

Ocean View Index

93Excellent

Next tide

20:05Low Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

23:31 – 11:44

Local time

00:05

Phuket's liveliest beach, a crescent of golden sand that sweeps for about three kilometres and never slows down.

Highlights

  • Phuket's most famous beach, a long crescent of sand backed by a lively promenade.
  • Wide choice of water sports, from parasailing to jet skiing, along the northern stretch.
  • Beachfront nightlife and night markets within walking distance of the sand.
Tip: Visit in the early morning for calmer water and quieter sand before the crowds arrive.

Live Webcams

Real-time views of the beach, streamed by local operators on YouTube.

Live stream via YouTube (privacy-enhanced mode)

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 16:34

Reference time: local noon · 12:37 (Asia/Bangkok)

Estimated
93
Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

  • Sea Color
    Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
    88
  • Clarity
    Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
    100
  • Visibility
    15+ m horizontal · m
    100
  • Sea State
    Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
    92
  • Lighting
    Golden hour, optimal · lux
    100
  • Water Quality
    index

Weather Forecast

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

TodaySep 8
Light Rain
32°26°
4.1 m/s
1.1mm
WedSep 9
Rain
30°25°
3.9 m/s
10.6mm
ThuSep 10
Thunderstorm
29°24°
4.0 m/s
29.5mm
FriSep 11
Thunderstorm
27°24°
3.7 m/s
32.6mm
SatSep 12
Thunderstorm
26°24°
3.8 m/s
42.9mm
SunSep 13
Rain
27°24°
3.9 m/s
39.4mm
MonSep 14
Rain
25°24°
5.0 m/s
53.9mm
Visibility: 17 km·Cloud: 58%

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.
TimeTypeHeight
20:05Low-0.68 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
20:05
-0.68 m

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Patong Beach.

Frequently asked questions

What time is low tide at Patong Beach on September 9, 2026?
Low tides at Patong Beach on September 9, 2026: 03:05 (times shown in Asia/Bangkok).
What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Patong 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
7.8965°, 98.2966°
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Region & Country
Phuket, Thailand
Data sources
Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS