Phang Nga Bay hong caves tide times: when to go
Sea-canoes can only slip into the hidden lagoons (hongs) when the water is neither too high to clear the cave roof nor too low to float.
Short answer: On 3 Nov 2026, the best daylight mid-tide window at Phang Nga Bay hong caves is 06:50 to 08:50 local time. The biggest tides of the next 12 months fall on 21 Feb 2027, 3 Aug 2027, 1 Sep 2027, 30 Sep 2027.
Tue 3 November 2026
Go at mid-tide: 06:50 to 08:50
Mid-tide at 07:50 · Neap tides: small range, the sea floor is less exposed
| High tide | 04:50 | +0.6 m vs. mean sea level |
|---|---|---|
| Low tide | 10:50 | -0.6 m vs. mean sea level |
| High tide | 17:52 | +0.5 m vs. mean sea level |
| Low tide | 23:25 | -0.4 m vs. mean sea level |
Sunrise 06:17 · Sunset 18:06 · Shaded bands: mid-tide windows; grey: dark
Next 7 days
| Day | Low tide | High tide | Daylight window | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 3 Nov | 10:50, 23:25 | 04:50, 17:52 | 06:50–08:50 | Neap |
| Wed 4 Nov | 12:36 | 06:02, 18:46 | 08:19–10:19 | Neap |
| Thu 5 Nov | 01:19, 13:43 | 06:57, 19:30 | 09:20–11:20 | Mid |
| Fri 6 Nov | 02:17, 14:28 | 07:44, 20:09 | 10:06–12:06 | Mid |
| Sat 7 Nov | 02:59, 15:06 | 08:26, 20:46 | 05:56–06:43 | Spring |
| Sun 8 Nov | 03:37, 15:41 | 09:05, 21:22 | 05:56–07:21 | Spring |
| Mon 9 Nov | 04:11, 16:13 | 09:42, 21:56 | 05:57–07:57 | Spring |
Biggest tides in the next 12 months
Spring tides expose the most sea floor at low water and bring the highest high water.
| Date | Range | Low tide | High tide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 24 Jan 2027 | 3.1 m | 05:41, 17:48 | 11:23, 23:32 |
| Sun 21 Feb 2027 | 3.2 m | 04:45, 16:55 | 10:26, 22:37 |
| Tue 23 Mar 2027 | 3.2 m | 04:51, 17:10 | 10:34, 22:48 |
| Wed 21 Apr 2027 | 3.1 m | 04:23, 16:49 | 10:05, 22:24 |
| Tue 3 Aug 2027 | 3.2 m | 04:49, 17:20 | 10:33, 23:02 |
| Wed 1 Sep 2027 | 3.3 m | 04:34, 16:57 | 10:15, 22:40 |
| Thu 30 Sep 2027 | 3.2 m | 04:15, 16:30 | 09:52, 22:12 |
| Sat 30 Oct 2027 | 3.1 m | 04:32, 16:38 | 10:06, 22:20 |
Tours
Phang Nga Bay hong caves tide times by month
Where these tide times come from
We fit 18 tidal constituents to modelled hourly sea level for the nearest open-sea grid point (8.21, 98.46), then predict any date with astronomical arguments and nodal corrections. In a held-out week our high and low water times differed from the model forecast by a median of 5 minutes.
Local harbours, river flow, wind and air pressure shift real tides by tens of minutes and heights by tens of centimetres. Check the local official tide table before you go.
Times are local (Asia/Bangkok). Heights are relative to mean sea level, not chart datum. Source data: Open-Meteo Marine API.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Phang Nga Bay hong caves?
Sea-canoes can only slip into the hidden lagoons (hongs) when the water is neither too high to clear the cave roof nor too low to float. Pick a day when that window falls in daylight; the table above shows the next 7 days.
What time is low tide at Phang Nga Bay hong caves today?
On 3 Nov 2026, low tide at Phang Nga Bay hong caves is at 10:50 and 23:25 local time (predicted).
When are the biggest tides at Phang Nga Bay hong caves?
Spring tides come one to two days after full and new moon. The largest in the next 12 months are on 21 Feb 2027, 3 Aug 2027, 1 Sep 2027, 30 Sep 2027.