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

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

Pattaya Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Chonburi, ThailandAsia/Bangkok

Ocean View Index

76Good

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

23:07 – 10:53

Local time

05:18

About two hours from Bangkok, Pattaya pairs energetic nightlife with the easy-going pleasures of a seaside resort.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 21:40

Reference time: local noon · 12:00 (Asia/Bangkok)

Estimated

Good

Good conditions. Worth a visit.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
84.5
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
25.2
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
100
Lighting
Golden hour, optimal · lux
82.1
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodayOct 23

Rain

32°25°

1.8 m/s

8.5mm

SatOct 24

Light Rain

31°25°

2.5 m/s

2.9mm

SunOct 25

Light Rain

31°25°

2.3 m/s

1.4mm

MonOct 26

Rain

31°24°

1.9 m/s

4.7mm

TueOct 27

Light Rain

30°24°

1.7 m/s

5.8mm

WedOct 28

Light Rain

31°25°

2.3 m/s

2.4mm

ThuOct 29

Thunderstorm

31°25°

1.5 m/s

4.8mm

Visibility: 11 km·Cloud: 35%

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 Sat: 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.

80Excellent0FlatView 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 Pattaya Beach.

108 km away

Hua Hin Beach

Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand

385 km away

Otres Beach

Sihanoukville, Cambodia

387 km away

Chaweng Beach

Surat Thani, Thailand

457 km away

Long Beach

Kien Giang, Vietnam

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Pattaya 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 Pattaya Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Pattaya 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 Pattaya 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: 12.9236°, 100.8825°
Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
Region & Country: Chonburi, Thailand

Data sources

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