Jala Beach today
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–1:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↑ rising · high 5:14 am (0.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 1:00–3:00 am average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.9 ft · 73 °F slight · 5.4 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 7 mph · 62 °F from the NNE, gusts 13 · clear
- Surf tomorrow 0.7–1.0 ft Poor day · 1/10 · 1:00–5:00 pm
- Sun 6:06 am–4:44 pm 10 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 6:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:03 pm
Today in Jala Beach there are high tides at 4:33 am (1.0 ft) and 4:28 pm (0.7 ft) and low tides at 10:48 am and 10:31 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:14 am. The sun rises at 6:06 am and sets at 4:44 pm: 10 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:31 pm to 2:31 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northeast (7 mph). Clear, 62 °F.
Beach day in Jala Beach
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.7 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Feels like 59 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.7 ft
1.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Jala Beach has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
About Jala BeachThe beach
2.6 mi from Himarë. Tides, weather and sun in Himarë →
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Jala Beach
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Foile Marina 0.2 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Goat beach 0.5 mi · NW
- Guma 0.7 mi · SE
- Aquarium Beach 0.7 mi · SE
- Plazhi i Shpellës 1.3 mi · W
- Plazhi i Livadhit 1.5 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plazhi i Gjipes 1.7 mi · W
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Plazhi i Himarës 2.6 mi · SE
- Showers
- Parking
Sufficient water quality 2025 season, EEA
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the authorities of Albania.
Webcams near Jala Beach
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Fishing in Jala Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 12:31–2:31 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light offshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (1.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 12:00 am to 2:00 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 4:10 pm to 5:10 pm, with sunset and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: white seabream, salema, common two-banded seabream and saddled seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Jala Beach, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Tides in Jala Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:33 am 1.0 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:48 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:28 pm 0.7 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:31 pm 0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 21 min to high tide at 5:14 am.
In Jala Beach the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.8 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 27 (1.0 ft) and the lowest, on March 4 (-0.2 ft).
Heights above MLWS. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLWS
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:06 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 4:33 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:48 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 4:28 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 10:31 pm · 0.1 ft | 93% | Major periods 12:31 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 6:07 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 5:14 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:36 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 5:06 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 11:09 pm · 0.2 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:03 am · 1:35 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:08 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 6:03 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 12:34 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 5:53 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 11:52 pm · 0.2 ft | 76% | Major periods 2:08 am · 2:40 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:09 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 7:11 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 1:59 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:12 pm · 0.5 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:41 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:10 am · 4:39 pm | Low tide 12:52 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:51 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 4:01 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:46 pm · 0.5 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:10 am · 4:38 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:11 am · 4:38 pm | Low tide 3:39 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:27 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 5:24 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:45 pm · 0.5 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:04 am · 5:29 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:13 am · 4:36 pm | Low tide 5:40 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:36 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 6:12 pm · 0.2 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 5:54 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLWS. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Otranto station (TICON-4), 64 mi from Jala Beach. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Jala Beach
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant1.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 3.2 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south-southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.5 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:53 pm (local time).
Surf in Jala Beach today
Surf today
Poor- 0.9–1.3 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.5 ft swell at 4 s from the northwest, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 5:38 am · sunrise 6:06 am · sunset 4:44 pm · last light 5:12 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 72.5 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 8 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with small waves and a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Jala Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.3 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 72.5 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:12 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 6:03 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:20 am to 11:20 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Jala Beach the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Jala Beach
Now in Jala Beach
- Low / high
- 53 / 64 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 49%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 26 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.09 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 55° | 54° | 53° | 58° | 63° | 64° | 63° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNE | 9 NNE | 10 N | 10 N | 7 NNW | 10 N | 9 N | 9 NNE |
| Gusts | 13 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.7 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 62° 7 NNE 1.9 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 5 NNE 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 62° 5 NNE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 65° 1 SE 1.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 67° 4 SW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 2 SW 1.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 3 NE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 4 NE 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 53 / 64 °F | 10 mph N | 2.1 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 62 / 67 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 59 / 64 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 59 / 64 °F | 5 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 60 / 63 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 64 °F | 16 mph ESE | 3.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 59 / 61 °F | 12 mph ESE | 3.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 58 / 63 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 63 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 61 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 55 / 61 °F | 12 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 58 / 61 °F | 8 mph E | 0.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 61 °F | 5 mph E | 1.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 61 °F | 6 mph E | 0.9 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 62° / 67° 1.9 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 59° / 64° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 59° / 64° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Thunderstorm 60° / 63° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Thunderstorm 58° / 64° 3.2 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 59° / 61° 3.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 58° / 63° 1.6 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit cooler, normal rain and a slightly cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.5 °F; normal high: 70 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Jala Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:06 am
- Full dark 5:43 pm
- Civil dawn 5:38 am
- Civil dusk 5:12 pm
- Solar noon 11:25 am (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 38 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:06 pm
- Full dark 5:43 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,200 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Jala Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:31–2:31 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:25–9:25 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:33–6:33 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 9:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Jala Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Jala Beach.
If you know one, you can add it to OpenStreetMap and it will show up here after the next update. Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 0.8 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep0.5 mi
- 164 ft deep0.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.4 mi and 66 ft at 0.5 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Jala BeachTides nearby
- Himarë2.6 mi
- Dhërmi4.0 mi
- Ereikoússa17 mi
- Orikum19 mi
- Sidári23 mi
- Perouládes23 mi
- Sarandë23 mi
- Acharávi23 mi
- Róda23 mi
- Avliótes24 mi
Jala Beach at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 40.119° N, 19.701° E.
- It is 27 mi southeast of Vlorë, the main place in Vlorë. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Vlorë.
- 2.6 mi from Himarë.
- The nearest tide station, Otranto, is 64 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Skele e Liamanës (4.5 mi).
Questions about Jala BeachQuestions
Where is Jala Beach?
2.6 mi from Himarë, in Vlorë (Albania). The shore faces southwest.
What amenities does Jala Beach have?
According to OpenStreetMap: lifeguard, restrooms and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Jala Beach?
Excellent water quality in the official rating for the 2025 season (European Environment Agency, with data from the authorities of Albania).
What time is sunset today in Jala Beach?
At 4:44 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Jala Beach?
At 6:07 am. First light comes at 5:07 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Minor 8:25–9:25 am, Major 12:31–2:31 pm, Minor 5:33–6:33 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Jala Beach?
Mainly clear, from 53 °F to 64 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northeast (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Jala Beach?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.9 ft waves with a period of 5.4 s from the northwest. The water is 72.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Jala Beach?
The best time to visit Jala Beach is from May to August: highs of 75 °F to 89 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 10 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Otranto station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).