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.

When is the best time to visit White Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for White Beach, 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 White Beach?

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.

White Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Boracay, PhilippinesAsia/Manila

Ocean View Index

72Good

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

21:42 – 09:30

Local time

06:34

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 · Oct 23, 2026 22:03

Reference time: local noon · 11:36 (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
86.4
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
37.5
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
92.7
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
44
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodayOct 23

Light Rain

30°25°

4.2 m/s

4.6mm

SatOct 24

Rain

29°25°

3.1 m/s

3.2mm

SunOct 25

Rain

29°25°

1.3 m/s

5.4mm

MonOct 26

Light Rain

29°25°

3.6 m/s

2.8mm

TueOct 27

Light Rain

29°25°

3.6 m/s

5.0mm

WedOct 28

Light Rain

30°26°

3.9 m/s

4.0mm

ThuOct 29

Light Rain

29°25°

4.0 m/s

10.3mm

Visibility: 13 km·Cloud: 99%

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.

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 Good16Very PoorView 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 White Beach.

288 km away

El Nido Beach

Palawan, Philippines

294 km away

Mactan Beach

Cebu, Philippines

314 km away

Manila Bay

Metro Manila, Philippines

923 km away

Tanjung Aru Beach

Sabah, Malaysia

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.
When is the best time to visit White Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for White Beach, 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 White Beach?: 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: 11.9667°, 121.9247°
Timezone: Asia/Manila
Region & Country: Boracay, Philippines

Data sources

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