Bohol High & Low Tide Today

Bohol, Philippines · Updated 2h ago · 9.5461°, 123.7558° · Asia/Manila

High & Low Tide Today in Bohol

Today's tide times for Bohol (Saturday, October 17, 2026): high tide at 12:35 AM (1.44 m), low tide at 8:38 AM (0.08 m), high tide at 2:50 PM (0.43 m) and low tide at 4:50 PM (0.40 m).

High tide today:: 12:35 AM (1.44 m), 2:50 PM (0.43 m)
Low tide today:: 8:38 AM (0.08 m), 4:50 PM (0.40 m)

Sea level in Bohol now: about 1.00 m and rising (as of 10:00 PM local time).

Tides tomorrow in Bohol

Tomorrow (Sunday, October 18): high tide at 1:12 AM (1.38 m) and low tide at 9:45 AM (0.16 m).

Times are local (Asia/Manila). Predictions from the Open-Meteo marine model — not for navigation.

Today's Beach Conditions

Next High Tide

1:12 AM

1.38 m · +2h 59m

Next Low Tide

9:45 AM

0.16 m · +11h 32m

Water Temp

30.3°C

Wind

3 NW

UV Index

Sunset

5:27 PM

Air Temp

27°C

Wave

0.1m

Tide Curve

Hourly Forecast

Time	Tide	Temp	Rain	Wind	UV
12 AM	1.4m	27°	0.1	9 NE	0
1 AM	1.4m	26°	0.2	9 NE	0
2 AM	1.4m	27°	0.8	2 SE	0
3 AM	1.1m	26°	0.5	2 NE	0
4 AM	0.9m	25°	1.6	4 NE	0
5 AM	0.6m	26°	0.4	6 NE	0
6 AM	0.4m	25°	0.1	7 NE	0
7 AM	0.2m	26°	0	6 N	1
8 AM	0.1m	28°	0	5 NE	3
9 AM	0.1m	28°	0.9	7 SE	5
10 AM	0.1m	29°	0.2	4 SE	7
11 AM	0.2m	29°	0.2	1 W	8
12 PM	0.3m	30°	0.1	5 W	8
1 PM	0.4m	28°	0.6	5 E	7
2 PM	0.4m	28°	1.0	5 SE	7
3 PM	0.4m	28°	0.2	2 SE	4
4 PM	0.4m	28°	0.1	7 E	2
5 PM	0.4m	28°	0.1	6 E	1
6 PM	0.4m	28°	0.1	7 NE	0
7 PM	0.5m	28°	0	7 N	0
8 PM	0.6m	25°	4.3	8 N	0
9 PM	0.8m	26°	0.4	6 N	0
10 PM	1.0m	27°	0	3 NW	0
11 PM	1.2m	27°	0	4 N	0

Next 7 Days

Sat, Oct 17

H 12:35 AM 1.44m, 2:50 PM 0.43m·L 8:38 AM 0.08m, 4:50 PM 0.4m

30° / 25°

11.9mm

Sun, Oct 18

H 1:12 AM 1.38m·L 9:45 AM 0.16m

30° / 25°

4.4mm

Mon, Oct 19

H 1:50 AM 1.27m·L 11:30 AM 0.2m

30° / 25°

6.5mm

Tue, Oct 20

H 3:00 AM 1.13m·L 1:18 PM 0.16m

30° / 26°

0.7mm

Wed, Oct 21

H 5:15 AM 1.05m, 9:18 PM 0.78m·L 2:00 PM 0.14m

30° / 27°

0.1mm

Thu, Oct 22

H 6:50 AM 1.07m, 8:55 PM 0.88m·L 12:50 AM 0.73m, 2:30 PM 0.16m

30° / 28°

Fri, Oct 23

H 8:00 AM 1.1m·L 2:18 AM 0.55m, 2:51 PM 0.18m

30° / 27°

About Bohol

Geographic Overview

Tagbilaran is the capital city of Bohol province and its main port, located on the southwestern tip of Bohol Island. The coast faces the Bohol Sea, which stretches west toward the Cebu Strait and south toward the Sulu Sea. The Tagbilaran port connects the island to Cebu City and other Visayas destinations by fast ferry. The broader Bohol coastline — including the dive-famous Balicasag Island, Panglao Island, and Anda on the eastern coast — encompasses a variety of reef and beach environments within a relatively compact area.

Tidal Characteristics

Bohol's coastline experiences mixed semidiurnal tides consistent with the wider Visayas region. Tidal range around Tagbilaran and Panglao Island is typically 0.8 to 1.3 meters, with notable diurnal inequality. The shallow reef flats around Panglao are strongly affected by the tide — at low tide, extensive coral and seagrass areas are exposed, making boat navigation and snorkeling entry points shift significantly. Local boatmen plan departures and returns according to the tide state.

Best Times to Visit

The amihan season (December–May) provides the most reliable calm-water conditions for Bohol's western and southern coast, where most diving and beach activity is concentrated. Panglao and Balicasag Island are most accessible during this period. The habagat (June–November) can bring swells from the southwest, affecting boat trips to offshore sites. Bohol's eastern coast around Anda is relatively more sheltered during the habagat. A significant earthquake in 2013 damaged coastal infrastructure; rebuilding has since been completed at most locations.

Safety Tips

Strong currents are present around Balicasag Island; this is a drift dive site and should be approached with a guide or licensed dive operator. The shallow reef flats around Panglao require care during low tide — walking on exposed coral is damaging to the reef and can cause cuts. Boat traffic between Tagbilaran, Panglao, and Balicasag requires attention when swimming or snorkeling in open water. Jellyfish are seasonally common. Rip currents can form at beach cut channels on Panglao's open sandy beaches.

What Makes It Special

Bohol's marine environment is anchored by Balicasag Island Marine Sanctuary, a small but exceptionally rich reef system hosting large schools of jacks, surgeonfish, sea turtles, and regular whale shark sightings in season. Panglao Island's Alona Beach area supports a dense concentration of dive shops catering to all certification levels. The combination of accessible shore diving, nearby island sanctuary diving, and Bohol's terrestrial attractions — the Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, and the Loboc River — makes it a compelling multi-day destination for travelers who want both land and sea experiences.