Tide Table Kota Kinabalu — 2026

📘 About Kota Kinabalu Tide Forecast

In the northern hemisphere, the coastal area of Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is positioned at coordinates 5.98° N and 116.07° E. Its tidal pattern is diurnal (one high and one low tide per day), with a mean tidal range of 1.1m and spring tides reaching up to 1.7m. The intertidal zone hosts benthic communities adapted to moderate salinity and temperature swings across tidal cycles. The diurnal pattern is relatively rare worldwide, occurring mainly along Gulf of Mexico coasts, northern Australia, and parts of Southeast Asia. Waters along this coast are influenced by events such as El Niño, which can temporarily raise mean sea level. This page shows the complete 2026 tide table for Kota Kinabalu, with precise high and low tide times and heights in metres for every day of the year. In July, Kota Kinabalu is in its summer season, a key period for water sports, fishing, diving, and coastal navigation. All tide predictions are computed from harmonic constants validated for this coastal station, with accuracy within ±15 minutes for most conditions.