Golden Coast, Taiwan

Golden Coast

Tainan, TaiwanAsia/Taipei

Ocean View Index

90Excellent

Next tide

22:08High Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

21:57 – 10:23

Local time

01:08

Golden Coast in Tainan, a long sandy shore in the South District popular for sunsets and cycling.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 17:08

Reference time: local noon · 12:10 (Asia/Taipei)

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
    87.3
  • Clarity
    Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
    100
  • Visibility
    15+ m horizontal · m
    81.3
  • Sea State
    Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
    93.3
  • Lighting
    Golden hour, optimal · lux
    100
  • Water Quality
    index

Weather Forecast

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

TodaySep 8
Light Rain
30°23°
1.9 m/s
0.2mm
WedSep 9
Light Rain
29°24°
1.6 m/s
0.4mm
ThuSep 10
Clear
30°24°
1.4 m/s
FriSep 11
Light Rain
30°25°
1.7 m/s
0.4mm
SatSep 12
Light Rain
30°26°
1.7 m/s
3.0mm
SunSep 13
Light Rain
30°25°
1.5 m/s
1.8mm
MonSep 14
Thunderstorm
30°26°
1.2 m/s
8.6mm
Visibility: 14 km·Cloud: 19%

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 Wed: 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
22:08High0.55 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
22:08
0.55 m

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Golden Coast.

Frequently asked questions

What time is high tide at Golden Coast on September 9, 2026?
High tides at Golden Coast on September 9, 2026: 06:08 (times shown in Asia/Taipei).
What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Golden Coast?
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
22.9019°, 120.1600°
Timezone
Asia/Taipei
Region & Country
Tainan, Taiwan
Data sources
Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS