Micro Beach, Northern Mariana Islands

Micro Beach

Saipan, Northern Mariana IslandsPacific/Saipan

Ocean View Index

90Excellent

Next tide

18:46High Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

20:18 – 08:37

Local time

03:46

Micro Beach in Saipan, the Northern Mariana Islands' best-known white-sand bay, popular for sunsets and windsurfing.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 17:46

Reference time: local noon · 12:27 (Pacific/Saipan)

Estimated
90
Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

  • Sea Color
    Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
    93.5
  • Clarity
    Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
    100
  • Visibility
    15+ m horizontal · m
    100
  • Sea State
    Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
    81.1
  • Lighting
    Good daylight · lux
    76.5
  • Water Quality
    index

Weather Forecast

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

TodaySep 8
Thunderstorm
33°25°
3.5 m/s
12.9mm
WedSep 9
Rain
31°24°
3.8 m/s
6.7mm
ThuSep 10
Light Rain
32°26°
2.6 m/s
1.1mm
FriSep 11
Light Rain
32°26°
2.0 m/s
2.8mm
SatSep 12
Light Rain
31°28°
2.2 m/s
4.8mm
SunSep 13
Light Rain
32°27°
1.8 m/s
4.1mm
MonSep 14
Light Rain
32°26°
2.1 m/s
9.5mm
Visibility: 14 km·Cloud: 81%

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: 116.4 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.
TimeTypeHeight
18:46High0.23 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.

High Tide
18:46
0.23 m

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Micro Beach.

Frequently asked questions

What time is high tide at Micro Beach on September 9, 2026?
High tides at Micro Beach on September 9, 2026: 04:46 (times shown in Pacific/Saipan).
What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Micro 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
15.2125°, 145.7158°
Timezone
Pacific/Saipan
Region & Country
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Data sources
Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS