What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for White 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.

White Beach

Boracay, PhilippinesAsia/Manila

Ocean View Index

67Good

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

21:54 – 10:11

Local time

01:47

White Beach on Boracay Island rewards travelers with four kilometers of powder-fine sand and vibrant island nightlife.

Highlights

Frequently ranked among Asia's finest beaches for its powdery white sand.
Shallow, calm turquoise water ideal for swimming and stand-up paddling.
A four-kilometer beachwalk lined with restaurants, bars and sunset sailing.

Tip: The far end near Station 3 is noticeably quieter than the busy Station 2 area.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 16:36

Reference time: local noon · 12:03 (Asia/Manila)

Estimated

Good

Good conditions. Worth a visit.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
85.2
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
18.4
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
88
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

Rain

29°24°

5.1 m/s

7.4mm

WedSep 9

Rain

27°24°

5.1 m/s

26.8mm

ThuSep 10

Rain

26°25°

4.5 m/s

23.5mm

FriSep 11

Rain

28°25°

3.2 m/s

8.2mm

SatSep 12

Light Rain

28°25°

3.1 m/s

0.8mm

SunSep 13

Overcast

29°26°

3.4 m/s

MonSep 14

Light Rain

29°26°

4.2 m/s

2.0mm

Visibility: 11 km·Cloud: 95%

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
No tide extremes recorded today.

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.

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to White Beach.

288 km away

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Palawan, Philippines

294 km away

Mactan Beach

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314 km away

Manila Bay

Metro Manila, Philippines

923 km away

Tanjung Aru Beach

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for White 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: 11.9667°, 121.9247°
Timezone: Asia/Manila
Region & Country: Boracay, Philippines

Data sources

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