Cebu High & Low Tide Today

Cebu, Philippines · Updated 2h ago · 10.3167°, 123.8907° · Asia/Manila

High & Low Tide Today in Cebu

Today's tide times for Cebu (Saturday, October 17, 2026): high tide at 12:46 AM (1.53 m), low tide at 8:30 AM (0.02 m), high tide at 2:42 PM (0.50 m) and low tide at 5:47 PM (0.37 m).

High tide today:: 12:46 AM (1.53 m), 2:42 PM (0.50 m)
Low tide today:: 8:30 AM (0.02 m), 5:47 PM (0.37 m)

Sea level in Cebu now: about 0.96 m and rising (as of 10:00 PM local time).

Tides tomorrow in Cebu

Tomorrow (Sunday, October 18): high tide at 1:23 AM (1.42 m) and low tide at 9:30 AM (0.13 m).

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

Today's Beach Conditions

Next High Tide

1:23 AM

1.42 m · +3h 11m

Next Low Tide

9:30 AM

0.13 m · +11h 18m

Water Temp

30.6°C

Wind

3 NW

UV Index

Sunset

5:26 PM

Air Temp

26°C

Wave

0.0m

Tide Curve

Hourly Forecast

Time	Tide	Temp	Rain	Wind	UV
12 AM	1.5m	26°	1.4	0 N	0
1 AM	1.5m	26°	0.9	5 N	0
2 AM	1.4m	25°	0.7	7 NE	0
3 AM	1.3m	25°	4.7	2 NE	0
4 AM	1.0m	25°	1.3	3 N	0
5 AM	0.6m	25°	0.8	4 E	0
6 AM	0.3m	25°	0.3	3 N	0
7 AM	0.1m	26°	0.3	6 NE	1
8 AM	0.0m	28°	0.3	5 NE	3
9 AM	0.0m	28°	0.7	10 E	5
10 AM	0.1m	28°	0.8	8 NE	7
11 AM	0.2m	29°	0.1	7 NE	8
12 PM	0.4m	30°	0.2	9 NE	9
1 PM	0.5m	30°	0	9 NE	8
2 PM	0.5m	30°	0	10 NE	6
3 PM	0.5m	30°	0	8 E	5
4 PM	0.5m	29°	0	9 NE	3
5 PM	0.4m	28°	0	8 NE	1
6 PM	0.4m	27°	0.3	10 NE	0
7 PM	0.4m	26°	0.1	7 N	0
8 PM	0.5m	26°	0.2	7 NW	0
9 PM	0.7m	26°	0	2 NW	0
10 PM	1.0m	26°	0	3 NW	0
11 PM	1.2m	26°	0	5 NW	0

Next 7 Days

Sat, Oct 17

H 12:46 AM 1.53m, 2:42 PM 0.5m·L 8:30 AM 0.02m, 5:47 PM 0.37m

30° / 25°

13.1mm

Sun, Oct 18

H 1:23 AM 1.42m·L 9:30 AM 0.13m

30° / 25°

1.9mm

Mon, Oct 19

H 2:04 AM 1.32m·L 11:15 AM 0.19m

30° / 25°

9.8mm

Tue, Oct 20

H 3:10 AM 1.16m·L 1:10 PM 0.17m

30° / 25°

6.1mm

Wed, Oct 21

H 5:30 AM 1.08m, 9:30 PM 0.8m·L 2:04 PM 0.12m

32° / 24°

2.4mm

Thu, Oct 22

H 7:03 AM 1.12m, 8:55 PM 0.93m·L 1:10 AM 0.73m, 2:42 PM 0.11m

31° / 26°

1.5mm

Fri, Oct 23

H 8:10 AM 1.17m·L 2:30 AM 0.52m, 3:02 PM 0.11m

29° / 26°

8.4mm

About Cebu

Geographic Overview

Cebu City is the second-largest metropolitan area in the Philippines and the primary urban center of the Visayas region. It sits on the eastern coast of Cebu Island, facing the Cebu Strait — a busy navigational channel separating Cebu from Mactan Island and, beyond that, the Bohol Sea. The Port of Cebu handles a high volume of inter-island passenger and cargo traffic. Mactan Island, connected to Cebu City by two bridges, hosts Mactan-Cebu International Airport and several resort beaches along its eastern and southeastern shore.

Tidal Characteristics

The Cebu Strait experiences mixed semidiurnal tides with moderate diurnal inequality, consistent with the central Visayas regional pattern. Tidal range along the Cebu City waterfront is typically 0.9 to 1.4 meters. Current flow through the strait is influenced by tidal exchanges between the Bohol Sea and the Camotes Sea, and can be moderately strong in the narrower sections. Ferry and cargo operators in the strait are well-versed in tidal current timing.

Best Times to Visit

The amihan (December–May) is the primary dry season for Cebu, with lower rainfall, clearer skies, and calmer sea conditions generally favorable for island-hopping and boat travel. The habagat (June–November) brings increased rain and occasional typhoon impacts. Cebu is not as frequently struck by typhoons as eastern Visayas, but indirect effects — wind, swell, and rain bands — can still disrupt activities. January through April represents the peak of tourist season, with Sinulog Festival in January drawing large crowds to the city.

Safety Tips

Swimming directly off the Cebu City waterfront is not practical due to port traffic and industrial shoreline. Mactan Island's resort beaches offer proper swimming areas, though boat traffic in the channels between islands requires awareness. Currents through the Cebu Strait can be strong; boat passengers should follow crew instructions. During typhoon warnings, inter-island ferry sailings are suspended — travelers should monitor Philippine Coast Guard advisories and allow schedule flexibility. Water quality near river mouths on both Cebu and Mactan islands varies seasonally.

What Makes It Special

Cebu City functions as the logistics and transportation hub of the central Philippines. Its position in the Visayas makes it the departure point for reaching dozens of surrounding islands — Bohol, Leyte, Malapascua, Moalboal, and Camotes among them. For divers, Cebu itself offers thresher shark encounters at Malapascua Island to the north, the sardine run at Moalboal to the south, and numerous reef sites around Mactan Island accessible from city-based operators. The combination of urban infrastructure and coastal access is one of Cebu City's defining practical advantages.