Orikum tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↓ falling · low 11:36 am (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:40–4:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 2.0 ft · 72 °F slight · 4.8 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 62 °F from the ENE, gusts 6 · overcast
- Sun 6:08 am–4:43 pm 10 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 7:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:02 pm
- Best time to dive 11:30 am–2:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Orikum there are high tides at 5:14 am (0.9 ft) and 5:06 pm (0.6 ft) and low tides at 11:36 am and 11:09 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:36 am. The sun rises at 6:08 am and sets at 4:43 pm: 10 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:04 am to 3:04 am and from 1:36 pm to 3:36 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.0 ft waves. There's a light air from the east-northeast (3 mph). Overcast, 62 °F.
Fishing in Orikum today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:04–3:04 am
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), light offshore wind (4 mph) and some swell (2.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:00 am to 3:00 am, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 1:40 pm to 4:30 pm, with a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:40 am to 6:50 am, with sunrise 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 Orikum, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Orikum
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Onshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.0 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
- Cloudy (86% cloud cover)
- Feels like 67 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.0 ft
2.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 72 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 5 mph
Onshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
Orikum 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
Beaches near Orikum
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- Amanti's Beach 1.8 mi · NE
- Shën Albani, Karaburun 4.7 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- Mouth of God 4.7 mi · NW
- Skaloma Beget Beach 4.7 mi · SW
- Plazhi Vega 4.7 mi · N
- Bristan Beach 4.9 mi · W
- La Playa Beach 4.9 mi · N
- Zhanpovel 5.4 mi · NW
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
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Tides in Orikum
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:14 am 0.9 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 11:36 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:06 pm 0.6 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:09 pm 0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 4 min to low tide at 11:36 am.
In Orikum the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.7 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, Thu 29 | 6:08 am · 4:43 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 1:04 am · 1:36 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:09 am · 4:42 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 2:09 am · 2:41 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:10 am · 4:41 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 3:12 am · 3:42 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:12 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 4:11 am · 4:38 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:13 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 5:05 am · 5:30 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:14 am · 4:37 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 5:55 am · 6:18 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:15 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 12:42 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 6:35 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:25 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 6:48 pm · 0.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 6:41 am · 7:04 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), 53 mi from Orikum. 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 Orikum
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.0 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north-northwest (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 (+2.1 °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 6:32 am (local time).
Diving in Orikum today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.5 ft swell at 4 s from the northwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.8 mph current toward the northwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.1 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 72.0 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:11 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 7:02 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with current.
In Orikum 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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- A 211 A 210 3.4 mi
- A 110 3.5 mi
- Wreck 1.4 mi
- Wreck 2.5 mi
- Wreck 2.7 mi
- Wreck 2.8 mi
- Wreck 3.7 mi
- Wreck 3.9 mi
- Wreck 5.4 mi
- Wreck 5.7 mi
- Parku Kombëtar Detar Karaburun-Sazan 3.4 mi
- Oazi Blu Diving Center 9.6 mi
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 Orikum
Now in Orikum
- Low / high
- 61 / 68 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 91%
- Humidity
- 60%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 25 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 36
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.05 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 63° | 61° | 61° | 66° | 68° | 67° | 65° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NE | 3 ENE | 3 ENE | 2 N | 4 WNW | 4 NNW | 4 NE | 3 ENE |
| Gusts | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| Waves | 3.0 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 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 |
- 6:00 am 61° 3 ENE 2.1 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 2 N 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 68° 4 WNW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 4 NNW 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 4 NE 1.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 3 ENE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 3 ESE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 61° 4 ESE 1.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 61 / 68 °F | 5 mph NE | 3.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 59 / 66 °F | 5 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 58 / 64 °F | 4 mph S | 0.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 59 / 62 °F | 4 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 61 / 68 °F | 20 mph SE | 2.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 64 °F | 8 mph N | 2.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 52 / 63 °F | 10 mph N | 2.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 52 / 62 °F | 9 mph N | 2.3 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 59 °F | 2 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 60 °F | 5 mph W | 2.3 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 61 °F | 4 mph N | 1.9 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 50 / 61 °F | 8 mph N | 1.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 63 °F | 5 mph NNE | 1.3 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 53 / 62 °F | 9 mph SE | 3.3 ft |
- Fri 30 Light showers 59° / 66° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Thunderstorm 58° / 64° 0.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 59° / 62° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 61° / 68° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 53° / 64° 2.3 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 52° / 63° 2.4 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 52° / 62° 2.3 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 tomorrow. 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, normal highs for late October (69 °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 6:32 am (local time).
The sun in Orikum
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:08 am
- Full dark 5:43 pm
- Civil dawn 5:40 am
- Civil dusk 5:11 pm
- Solar noon 11:26 am (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 35 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:05 pm
- Full dark 5:43 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,858 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Orikum
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:04–3:04 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:36–3:36 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:39–10:39 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:32–7:32 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Orikum
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 4.0 mi
- Marina of Orikum 1.0 mi
- Pashaliman Naval Base 2.7 mi
- Port of Vlora 8.7 mi
- Tackle shop 2.5 mi
- Sport Mares 9.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,250 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 2.2 mi.
From the shoreline (0.6 mi from Orikum) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep850 ft
- 33 ft deep1,250 ft
- 66 ft deep0.45 mi
- 164 ft deep2.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,250 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 1,250 ft and 66 ft at 0.45 mi from shore.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near OrikumTides nearby
All places in Vlorë, A to Z (32) →Orikum at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,604 people. Coordinates: 40.325° N, 19.471° E.
- It is 10.0 mi south of Vlorë, the main place in Vlorë. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Vlorë.
- The nearest tide station, Otranto, is 53 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about OrikumQuestions
What time is sunset today in Orikum?
At 4:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:11 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Orikum?
At 6:09 am. First light comes at 5:09 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:04–3:04 am, Minor 9:39–10:39 am, Major 1:36–3:36 pm, Minor 6:32–7:32 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Orikum?
Overcast, from 61 °F to 68 °F, with a light air from the east-northeast (3 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Orikum?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.0 ft waves with a period of 4.8 s from the northwest. The water is 72.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Orikum?
The best time to visit Orikum is from May to August: highs of 74 °F to 88 °F, about 4 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).