Davao High & Low Tide Today

Davao del Sur, Philippines · Updated 1h ago · 7.0731°, 125.6128° · Asia/Manila

High & Low Tide Today in Davao

Today's tide times for Davao (Sunday, October 18, 2026): low tide at 3:30 AM (0.17 m), high tide at 9:54 AM (0.70 m), low tide at 2:42 PM (0.50 m) and high tide at 9:06 PM (0.96 m).

High tide today:: 9:54 AM (0.70 m), 9:06 PM (0.96 m)
Low tide today:: 3:30 AM (0.17 m), 2:42 PM (0.50 m)

Sea level in Davao now: about 0.24 m and falling (as of 2:00 AM local time).

Tides tomorrow in Davao

Tomorrow (Monday, October 19): low tide at 5:00 AM (0.26 m), high tide at 12:30 PM (0.69 m), low tide at 4:45 PM (0.59 m) and high tide at 11:10 PM (0.86 m).

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

Today's Beach Conditions

Next High Tide

9:54 AM

0.7 m · +7h 21m

Next Low Tide

3:30 AM

0.17 m · +0h 57m

Water Temp

30.0°C

Wind

1 N

UV Index

Sunset

5:21 PM

Air Temp

25°C

Wave

0.1m

Tide Curve

Hourly Forecast

Time	Tide	Temp	Rain	Wind	UV
12 AM	0.6m	25°	0.8	2 NE	0
1 AM	0.4m	24°	0.6	5 N	0
2 AM	0.2m	25°	1.3	1 N	0
3 AM	0.2m	25°	0.1	3 NE	0
4 AM	0.2m	25°	0	4 NE	0
5 AM	0.3m	24°	0	7 NE	0
6 AM	0.4m	25°	0	8 NE	0
7 AM	0.5m	26°	0	6 N	1
8 AM	0.6m	27°	0	2 N	3
9 AM	0.7m	29°	0	4 SW	5
10 AM	0.7m	30°	0	5 S	7
11 AM	0.7m	31°	0	7 SW	8
12 PM	0.6m	31°	0	10 S	9
1 PM	0.6m	31°	0	10 S	8
2 PM	0.5m	31°	0	13 S	7
3 PM	0.5m	29°	0	16 S	5
4 PM	0.5m	28°	0	12 S	3
5 PM	0.6m	27°	0	8 S	1
6 PM	0.7m	27°	0	5 W	0
7 PM	0.8m	27°	0	7 NW	0
8 PM	0.9m	26°	0.3	7 N	0
9 PM	1.0m	26°	0.1	3 N	0
10 PM	0.9m	26°	0	4 N	0
11 PM	0.9m	26°	0	5 N	0

Next 7 Days

Sun, Oct 18

H 9:54 AM 0.7m, 9:06 PM 0.96m·L 3:30 AM 0.17m, 2:42 PM 0.5m

31° / 24°

3.2mm

Mon, Oct 19

H 12:30 PM 0.69m, 11:10 PM 0.86m·L 5:00 AM 0.26m, 4:45 PM 0.59m

33° / 24°

Tue, Oct 20

H 1:54 PM 0.82m·L 6:54 AM 0.24m, 7:30 PM 0.54m

31° / 24°

1.4mm

Wed, Oct 21

H 1:12 AM 0.91m, 2:37 PM 0.96m·L 8:03 AM 0.16m, 8:30 PM 0.38m

32° / 25°

0.3mm

Thu, Oct 22

H 2:18 AM 1.03m, 3:05 PM 1.14m·L 8:40 AM 0.09m, 9:06 PM 0.18m

32° / 24°

0.9mm

Fri, Oct 23

H 3:06 AM 1.17m, 3:30 PM 1.3m·L 9:15 AM 0.02m, 9:45 PM 0m

32° / 25°

1.2mm

Sat, Oct 24

H 3:46 AM 1.27m, 4:01 PM 1.45m·L 9:51 AM -0.07m

31° / 26°

1.2mm

About Davao

Geographic Overview

Davao City is the largest city by land area in the Philippines and serves as the primary urban and commercial center of Mindanao. Its coastline stretches along the western and southwestern shore of Davao Gulf, a large bay opening south into the Celebes Sea. The city includes the Port of Davao, one of the busiest cargo and passenger ports in the southern Philippines, as well as several waterfront districts along the Davao River estuary. Samal Island (officially the Island Garden City of Samal) lies just across a narrow strait from the city's main waterfront and is connected by ferry.

Tidal Characteristics

Davao Gulf's tidal regime is notably irregular. The mixed semidiurnal pattern typical of the Philippines is present, but diurnal inequality is pronounced — successive tidal highs and lows can differ significantly in height, and the pattern can shift to a single dominant cycle during parts of the lunar month. Tidal range is moderate, averaging 1.0 to 1.5 meters. Port operations are managed with real-time tide data rather than simple twice-daily predictions because of this complexity.

Best Times to Visit

Davao City sits outside the main Philippine typhoon belt and rarely receives direct typhoon impacts, giving it a more stable weather profile than most of the country. The coolest and driest months run from November to May. Heavy rain is possible year-round, with peak precipitation between June and October. For water-based activities around Samal Island and the gulf, February through May offers the most reliable calm-water conditions. The city's inland food and cultural attractions are accessible regardless of weather.

Safety Tips

Ocean swimming directly off the Davao City waterfront is generally not recommended due to heavy maritime traffic and water quality near the port. Samal Island offers cleaner and more suitable swimming beaches a short ferry ride away. Crocodile sightings have been reported historically in estuarine areas near river mouths; avoid swimming near river outlets. Standard jellyfish and sea urchin awareness applies throughout the gulf. Follow local government advisories regarding coastal areas.

What Makes It Special

Davao City's main draw as a coastal destination is the convenient access it provides to Davao Gulf's surrounding areas — particularly Samal Island's beaches and dive sites, and the gulf's productive fishing grounds. The city is a major logistics and gateway hub for travelers heading to coastal Mindanao. The fresh seafood available at Bankerohan Market and waterfront restaurants reflects the gulf's productivity. The city's relative safety record compared to its historical reputation makes it an increasingly accessible destination for domestic and international travelers.