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.

When is the best time to visit Golden Coast for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Golden Coast, 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 Golden Coast?

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.

Golden Coast Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Tainan, TaiwanAsia/Taipei

Ocean View Index

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Sunrise / Sunset

21:59 – 09:27

Local time

06:44

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

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 22:44

Reference time: local noon · 11:43 (Asia/Taipei)

Estimated

Bad

Not recommended for beach viewing today.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
85
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
0
Sea State
Choppy (4+) · Beaufort
0
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
42.3
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodayOct 23

Light Rain

29°25°

11.2 m/s

6.4mm

SatOct 24

Light Rain

28°23°

2.7 m/s

1.1mm

SunOct 25

Fog

28°24°

1.4 m/s

MonOct 26

Clear

29°22°

2.3 m/s

TueOct 27

Clear

30°22°

2.4 m/s

WedOct 28

Clear

29°23°

1.7 m/s

ThuOct 29

Clear

30°23°

2.4 m/s

Visibility: 12 km·Cloud: 97%

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 Sun: 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.

70Very Good35PoorView 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 Golden Coast.

34 km away

Cijin Beach

Kaohsiung, Taiwan

94 km away

Aimen Beach

Penghu, Taiwan

122 km away

South Bay

Pingtung, Taiwan

125 km away

Baisha Beach

Pingtung, Taiwan

Frequently asked questions

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.
When is the best time to visit Golden Coast for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Golden Coast, 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 Golden Coast?: 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: 22.9019°, 120.1600°
Timezone: Asia/Taipei
Region & Country: Tainan, Taiwan

Data sources

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