Houbihu Port Diving Tides

Before diving at Houbihu Port, check tide turns and wave conditions. Slack-water timing is only a reference; follow instructors, local rules and site conditions.

Houbihu Port: seven-day slack water and daylight

Each slack-water range is estimated as 60 minutes either side of high or low tide. The stronger-daylight range is four hours centred on the midpoint between sunrise and sunset. Both are planning windows, not declarations that conditions are safe.

Date	Estimated slack water	Today's Tide Range	Moon phase / light	Sunrise / sunset	Stronger daylight estimate
2026-08-27	High Tide 05:44 (04:44–06:44) · Low Tide 13:15 (12:15–14:15) · High Tide 19:01 (18:01–20:01) · Low Tide 23:45 (22:45–00:45)	Mid tide · 1.15 m	Waxing Gibbous 99%	05:38 / 18:19	09:58–13:58
2026-08-28	High Tide 06:21 (05:21–07:21) · Low Tide 13:36 (12:36–14:36) · High Tide 19:19 (18:19–20:19)	Mid tide · 1.12 m	Full Moon 100%	05:38 / 18:18	09:58–13:58
2026-08-29	Low Tide 00:29 (23:29–01:29) · High Tide 06:58 (05:58–07:58) · Low Tide 13:53 (12:53–14:53) · High Tide 19:40 (18:40–20:40)	Mid tide · 1.05 m	Waning Gibbous 99%	05:38 / 18:17	09:58–13:58
2026-08-30	Low Tide 01:13 (00:13–02:13) · High Tide 07:35 (06:35–08:35) · Low Tide 14:08 (13:08–15:08) · High Tide 20:03 (19:03–21:03)	Mid tide · 0.92 m	Waning Gibbous 96%	05:39 / 18:16	09:57–13:57
2026-08-31	Low Tide 02:01 (01:01–03:01) · High Tide 08:13 (07:13–09:13) · Low Tide 14:21 (13:21–15:21) · High Tide 20:28 (19:28–21:28)	Neap tide · 0.8 m	Waning Gibbous 90%	05:39 / 18:15	09:57–13:57
2026-09-01	Low Tide 02:54 (01:54–03:54) · High Tide 08:54 (07:54–09:54) · Low Tide 14:32 (13:32–15:32) · High Tide 20:58 (19:58–21:58)	Neap tide · 0.82 m	Waning Gibbous 83%	05:39 / 18:15	09:57–13:57
2026-09-02	Low Tide 03:58 (02:58–04:58) · High Tide 09:41 (08:41–10:41) · Low Tide 14:41 (13:41–15:41) · High Tide 21:33 (20:33–22:33)	Neap tide · 0.87 m	Waning Gibbous 74%	05:39 / 18:14	09:57–13:57

Tidal range, spring and neap tides, and the Moon

Spring tides often occur near new and full moon, with a larger difference between high and low water and potentially stronger flow during the middle of the turn. Neap tides are more common near first and last quarter. Local current is not set by astronomical tide alone: wind, swell, seabed shape, and narrow harbor entrances all alter what divers encounter.

Spring tides usually occur near new and full moon and have the largest tidal range; mid and neap tides have progressively smaller ranges.

Sunrise, sunset, and underwater light

Once the Sun is higher, its light travels a shorter path through the water. In clear water with a settled surface, the hours around solar noon usually reveal terrain and color better. Low-angle light at dawn and dusk fades faster underwater. The table's daylight window is not a visibility forecast; suspended sediment, runoff, and waves remain decisive.

Verified access, entry and facilities

Only official or owner-confirmed information is shown. Unverified drafts stay off the page. Check same-day notices and on-site controls before departure.

Getting there with equipment

The public lot is on the landward side of Houbihu Harbor. The official listing shows 113 car, 12 scooter and 24 coach spaces and currently marks it free; dive gear still has to follow the harbor-side pedestrian route. Official source
The old shelter beside the parking lot is no longer a bus stop. With equipment, walk about 100 metres toward Chushuikou and use the stop on the left, as directed by the park authority. Official source

Water entry and exit

The marina basin is not a dive entry. Harbor rules prohibit swimming and diving inside the port, so shore entries must remain outside the basin, navigation channel and vessel-working areas. Official source
The current Kenting plan lists the west side of the Houbihu channel for daytime shore scuba within 200 metres of shore. This does not permit crossing the channel; follow on-site buoys and control lines. Official source

Rinsing, parking and facilities

Official harbor facilities include a visitor centre, shops, parking, toilets, the ring road and a shore boat-storage area. Keep dive equipment clear of vessel and service-vehicle routes while gearing up. Official source
The published harbor facility list does not identify a fixed public gear-rinse station. If rinsing is essential, confirm an available location and same-day operation with a licensed dive operator or the harbor office. Official source

Rules and ecological care

Since 2 July 2026, freediving has been prohibited west of the Houbihu channel because of its proximity to vessel traffic. The shore-scuba designation must not be treated as freediving permission. Official source
Kenting requires non-powered activities to remain within 200 metres of shore and outside navigation channels. On-site buoys, flags or staff directions take precedence when they impose tighter controls. Official source

FAQ

Should I dive on a rising or falling tide?

What matters is slack water, not rising vs falling — the current is weakest around high and low tide, which is best for shore diving and snorkelling. Mid-tide has the strongest, most dangerous current. Match your entry to that day’s tide times and aim for the slack window.

How do I know the best time to get in today?

Check today’s high and low tide times on this page; the roughly 1-hour window around each turning point is slack water with the weakest current. Still confirm the day’s wind, swell, visibility and weather, and defer to your dive shop and on-site notices.

Can I enter the water as soon as the table shows slack water?

No. Slack water is only an estimated period around an astronomical tide turn. Waves, local current, visibility, entry and exit conditions, and closures still require an on-site check. Use a qualified instructor or guide when your training or knowledge of the site is not sufficient.

Can I enter the water inside Houbihu Marina?

No. Swimming and diving are prohibited inside the harbor. Use a lawful shore-entry area outside the basin and channel, and follow current buoys and notices.

Tide times and heights come from the site's daily CWA forecast. Sunrise, sunset, and lunar phase are calculated at build time with the same astronomy engine used by the live pages.

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