Nanwan Beach Diving Tides

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

Nanwan Beach: 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 05:45 (04:45–06:45) · Low Tide 13:13 (12:13–14:13) · High Tide 19:02 (18:02–20:02) · Low Tide 23:43 (22:43–00:43)	Mid tide · 1.17 m	Waxing Gibbous 99%	05:38 / 18:19	09:58–13:58
2026-08-28	High Tide 06:22 (05:22–07:22) · Low Tide 13:34 (12:34–14:34) · High Tide 19:20 (18:20–20:20)	Mid tide · 1.14 m	Full Moon 100%	05:38 / 18:18	09:58–13:58
2026-08-29	Low Tide 00:27 (23:27–01:27) · High Tide 06:59 (05:59–07:59) · Low Tide 13:51 (12:51–14:51) · High Tide 19:41 (18:41–20:41)	Mid tide · 1.07 m	Waning Gibbous 99%	05:38 / 18:17	09:58–13:58
2026-08-30	Low Tide 01:11 (00:11–02:11) · High Tide 07:36 (06:36–08:36) · Low Tide 14:06 (13:06–15:06) · High Tide 20:04 (19:04–21:04)	Mid tide · 0.94 m	Waning Gibbous 96%	05:39 / 18:16	09:57–13:57
2026-08-31	Low Tide 01:59 (00:59–02:59) · High Tide 08:14 (07:14–09:14) · Low Tide 14:19 (13:19–15:19) · High Tide 20:29 (19:29–21:29)	Neap tide · 0.81 m	Waning Gibbous 90%	05:39 / 18:15	09:57–13:57
2026-09-01	Low Tide 02:52 (01:52–03:52) · High Tide 08:55 (07:55–09:55) · Low Tide 14:30 (13:30–15:30) · High Tide 20:59 (19:59–21:59)	Neap tide · 0.84 m	Waning Gibbous 83%	05:39 / 18:14	09:57–13:57
2026-09-02	Low Tide 03:56 (02:56–04:56) · High Tide 09:42 (08:42–10:42) · Low Tide 14:39 (13:39–15:39) · High Tide 21:34 (20:34–22:34)	Neap tide · 0.89 m	Waning Gibbous 74%	05:39 / 18:14	09:56–13:56

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 recreation-area entrance is at No. 223 Nanwan Road. Its official paid lot operates all day with 130 car, 40 scooter and 20 coach spaces; arrive with heavy gear via the managed parking route. Official source
Published recreation-area hours are 08:30–21:00 while parking is charged all day. For early or late equipment moves, do not interpret parking access as an open water service. Official source

Water entry and exit

Nanwan has roughly 600 metres of sandy shore, but an officially identified strong underwater current lies opposite the police station. Stay away from that frontage rather than choosing the most direct entry. Official source
The current plan lists Nanwan for daytime snorkelling within 200 metres of shore but not in its daytime shore-scuba list. Confirm scuba permission with Kenting headquarters instead of inferring it from this page name. Official source

Rinsing, parking and facilities

Land-side facilities include rinse/changing rooms, separate changing rooms and toilets, allowing changing and body rinsing inside the managed area. Availability remains subject to same-day notices and the operator. Official source
Other listed facilities include a visitor centre, clothing lockers, swim-gear sales/rental and shops. The lockers are identified for clothing; ask on site before assuming tanks or full dive kits can be stored. Official source

Rules and ecological care

Beach flags are live controls: when waves exceed 1–1.5 metres, a red flag prohibits swimming, snorkelling and diving. Stop at the flag; a forecast does not override it. Official source
Nanwan has beach patrol staff, but patrol coverage does not make all water safe. Official advice still calls for companions, approved flotation and waterproof communication, and cancelling beyond one’s ability. 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.

Is daytime shore scuba currently listed for Nanwan?

The current official page lists daytime snorkelling at Nanwan but omits it from the shore-scuba list. Confirm current permission and zoning directly with Kenting headquarters before planning scuba.

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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