Tides & Swim Safety
Tide patterns, beach-by-beach swim safety, and marine hazards on Bantayan Island.
Today's Tides
·Monday, April 20
Low Tide
6:00 AM
0.21m
12h 12m ago
High Tide
12:00 PM
2.19m
6h 12m ago
Low Tide
7:00 PM
-0.65m
in 48m
Heights relative to mean sea level. Global ocean model — expect ±10–20 cm vs a local harmonic station. For diving or commercial use, consult PAGASA tide tables.
Next Days' Tides
Live · open-meteo.com2026-04-21
1:00 AM
0.94m
6:00 AM
0.25m
1:00 PM
2.16m
8:00 PM
-0.51m
2026-04-22
2:00 AM
0.72m
6:00 AM
0.32m
1:00 PM
2.07m
9:00 PM
-0.28m
2026-04-23
3:00 AM
0.55m
7:00 AM
0.4m
2:00 PM
1.9m
2026-04-24
3:00 PM
1.64m
Next four days at Bantayan Island. Derived from Open-Meteo's hourly sea-level model — expect ±10–20 cm vs a local harmonic station.
April · Swim Conditions
Generally Safe
Warm but still calm, good for swimming
Tide Basics
Bantayan Island experiences mixed semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides per day, with noticeable differences between the two highs and two lows.
Max High
+2.4m
Min Low
-0.6m
Range
~3m
Daily
2H / 2L
Beach-by-Beach Safety
Sta. Fe Eastern Coast
Long east-facing coastline, shallow and gradually sloping, protected from the open sea. Best for families with children and less confident swimmers.
Paradise Beach & Sugar Beach
Shallow waters, gradual slope, generally calm. Check tide timing — at very low tide, the water can be too shallow for swimming in some spots.
Western Coastline (Madridejos, Bantayan)
More exposed to open sea. Rougher water during habagat (Jun-Sep). Check conditions before swimming, especially in the wet season.
Virgin Island & Hilantagaan
Swimming around the islands is generally safe in calm weather but deeper water, currents between islands, and boat traffic. Snorkel with a guide.
Marine Hazards
Jellyfish
More common in wet season (Jun-Nov). If stung, rinse with seawater (not fresh water), remove tentacles carefully, apply vinegar if available.
Sea Urchins
Common on rocky areas and in some seagrass beds. Wear reef shoes when walking in shallow rocky water. If stung, carefully remove spines.
Fire Coral
Can cause painful burning rash on contact. Avoid touching any coral. Rinse affected area with seawater and seek medical attention if severe.
Rip Currents
Rare at Bantayan's main beaches but possible at exposed western coast in heavy weather. If caught, don't fight it — swim parallel to shore until free.
Seasonal Overview
December – May · Dry Season
Calm sea, clear visibility, best swimming conditions. Peak months for beach holidays.
June – September · Habagat (Southwest Monsoon)
Rain, rougher sea especially on western coast. Eastern beaches more sheltered. Check conditions daily.
August – November · Typhoon Season
Peak risk months. Monitor PAGASA advisories. Avoid swimming during storm warnings. Ferry services may be suspended.
October – November · Transitional
Weather improving, amihan returning. Variable conditions — lovely some days, still stormy others.
External Tide Charts
For precise tide times and heights, these sites have detailed hourly forecasts for Bantayan Island:
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