What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf?

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 Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf, 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 Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf?

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.

Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

New Taipei, TaiwanAsia/Taipei

Ocean View Index

0Bad

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

21:56 – 09:20

Local time

06:49

Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf in New Taipei, a boardwalk with the Lover's Bridge famed for sunsets at the river mouth.

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Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 22:49

Reference time: local noon · 11:38 (Asia/Taipei)

Estimated

Bad

Not recommended for beach viewing today.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Muted color · hue
53.5
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
96
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
0
Sea State
Choppy (4+) · Beaufort
0
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
10
Water Quality
index
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Weather Forecast

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

TodayOct 23

Thunderstorm

26°25°

11.9 m/s

71.2mm

SatOct 24

Rain

26°24°

6.8 m/s

38.3mm

SunOct 25

Overcast

27°24°

3.7 m/s

MonOct 26

Partly Cloudy

27°23°

4.0 m/s

TueOct 27

Light Rain

25°22°

5.3 m/s

0.6mm

WedOct 28

Light Rain

25°22°

4.7 m/s

0.3mm

ThuOct 29

Light Rain

28°23°

3.0 m/s

0.6mm

Visibility: 3 km·Cloud: 100%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

Now25°114.5

01:0025°102.7

02:0025°134.3

03:0025°126.9

04:0026°124.5

05:0026°125.1

06:0025°111.7

07:0025°111.9

08:0025°122.7

09:0025°142.7

10:0025°134.0

11:0025°153.7

12:0025°163.2

13:0025°173.8

14:0025°161.9

15:0026°152.0

16:0025°103.1

17:0025°103.8

18:0025°93.0

19:0025°103.6

20:0025°90.4

21:0025°90.4

22:0025°80.4

23:0025°120.9

00:0024°140.6

01:0024°121.9

02:0024°111.9

03:0024°122.1

04:0024°104.2

05:0024°96.4

06:0024°107.1

07:0024°97.7

08:0024°82.5

09:0024°70.4

10:0024°70.7

11:0024°61.6

12:0024°60.7

13:0024°50.1

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Mon: 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 Good50FairView 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 Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf.

36 km away

Heping Island Park

Keelung, Taiwan

55 km away

Waiao Beach

Yilan, Taiwan

130 km away

Qixingtan Beach

Hualien, Taiwan

228 km away

Sanxiantai

Taitung, Taiwan

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf?: 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 Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf, 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 Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf?: 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: 25.1797°, 121.4090°
Timezone: Asia/Taipei
Region & Country: New Taipei, Taiwan

Data sources

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