What time is low tide at Port Vila Beach on September 9, 2026?

Low tides at Port Vila Beach on September 9, 2026: 09:47 (times shown in Pacific/Efate).

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Port Vila 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.

Port Vila Beach

Shefa, VanuatuPacific/Efate

Ocean View Index

16Bad

Next tide

22:47Low Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

19:01 – 06:53

Local time

04:47

Port Vila Beach in Vanuatu, a turquoise-lagoon shore and gateway for diving and volcano adventures.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 17:29

Reference time: local noon · 11:57 (Pacific/Efate)

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
93.8
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
0
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
88.3
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
44
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodaySep 8

Light Rain

24°21°

3.1 m/s

5.0mm

WedSep 9

Light Rain

25°21°

5.0 m/s

2.3mm

ThuSep 10

Light Rain

25°22°

5.7 m/s

1.2mm

FriSep 11

Light Rain

22°21°

6.2 m/s

1.3mm

SatSep 12

Overcast

24°20°

5.9 m/s

SunSep 13

Light Rain

24°20°

5.8 m/s

1.7mm

MonSep 14

Light Rain

24°20°

6.2 m/s

3.5mm

Visibility: 19 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 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.

Spring TideCoefficient: 116.4 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
22:47	Low	-0.65 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.

Low Tide

22:47

-0.65 m

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Frequently asked questions

What time is low tide at Port Vila Beach on September 9, 2026?: Low tides at Port Vila Beach on September 9, 2026: 09:47 (times shown in Pacific/Efate).
What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Port Vila 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: -17.7333°, 168.3167°
Timezone: Pacific/Efate
Region & Country: Shefa, Vanuatu

Data sources

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