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Petrčane today: waves, weather and sun

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time (CET) Thu, Oct 29 · CET C · No station nearby

Today, Thursday, October 29, in Petrčane the sun rises at 6:32 am and sets at 4:54 pm: 10 h 22 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:22 am to 3:22 am and from 1:54 pm to 3:54 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.6 ft waves. There's a light air from the northeast (2 mph). Overcast, 59 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Petrčane today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 1:50–4:50 pm Also 1:20–3:20 am and 6:00–7:10 am
  • Major period 1:54–3:54 pm
  • Sunset at 4:54 pm, golden hour from 4:12 pm
  • Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 1:50 pm to 4:50 pm, combines a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:20 am to 3:20 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:00 am to 7:10 am, with sunrise.

Species with the most records nearby: common two-banded seabream, salema, saddled seabream and sharpsnout seabream. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for Petrčane, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Petrčane

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

3
Poor beach day · 3 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Sun and clouds
  • Onshore breeze (9 mph)
  • Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
  • Water at 67 °F (cool)
  • Feels like 60 °F: chilly for the beach

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft

    0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 67 °F

    Cool: refreshing on a hot day.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15

    Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.

  • Wind 9 mph

    Onshore breeze (9 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Petrčane, so it doesn't count in the rating.

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 Petrčane

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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 Croatian Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR).

Tides

Tides in Petrčane

Tides in Petrčane: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Petrčane, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.

Meanwhile, see the tide in Zaglav · 11 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Petrčane

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: smooth

Smooth Douglas 2 · moderate breeze, Beaufort 4
Waves 0.6 ft · 2.7 s from the northwest (314°)
Swell 0.5 ft · 2.8 s from the west-northwest
Current 0.2 mph toward the SW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.3 ft
  • Significant0.6 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest1.3 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.3 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 2 mph NE · gusts 4
Offshore (9.3 mi WNW)Offshore 15 mph NNE · gusts 19

Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.

Cross-shore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.7 ft with a period of 4 s, from the northeast (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now67.5 °F
Today 67.3–67.5 °F air: 58 / 66 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 66.7 °F measured 0.9 mi away

Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 66.0 °F by Wednesday 4.

Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °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 12:41 am (local time).

Diving

Diving in Petrčane today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 8:40–11:40 am
  • 0.3 ft swell at 3 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
  • Light onshore wind (7 mph)
  • 0.3 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 0.3 ft 3 s · from the NNW
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: good
Water and suit 67.3 °F 5 mm wetsuit
Current 0.3 mph toward the S
  • 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 67.3 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 5:23 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 7:03 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 8:40 am to 11:40 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.

We don't have a reliable tide for Petrčane, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.

Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.

How it works · Next 7 days

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

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Weather

Weather in Petrčane

14-day weather

Now in Petrčane

Now 59 °F Overcast · feels like 57 °F · 58 / 66 °F
Low / high
58 / 66 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 1%
Clouds
100%
Humidity
59%
Dew pointDew point
45 °F
Visibility
26 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Good · 19
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 (−0.00 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

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky OvercastOvercastOvercastOvercastMainly clearOvercastMainly clearMainly clear
Temperature 59°59°59°62°65°64°62°60°
Wind (mph) 1 E3 N2 N6 N9 NNE9 NNE4 N3 NNE
Gusts 365101617106
Waves 0.6 ft0.6 ft0.5 ft0.5 ft0.7 ft0.7 ft0.5 ft0.4 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 12:00 am 59° 1 E 0.6 ft
  • 3:00 am 59° 3 N 0.6 ft
  • 6:00 am 59° 2 N 0.5 ft
  • 9:00 am 62° 6 N 0.5 ft
  • 12:00 pm 65° 9 NNE 0.7 ft
  • 3:00 pm 64° 9 NNE 0.7 ft
  • 6:00 pm 62° 4 N 0.5 ft
  • 9:00 pm 60° 3 NNE 0.4 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Overcast 58 / 66 °F 9 mph NNE 0.9 ft
Fri 30 Partly cloudy 58 / 63 °F 10 mph NNE 0.6 ft
Sat 31 Overcast 56 / 60 °F 11 mph NNE 0.9 ft
Sun 1 Overcast 54 / 58 °F 9 mph NNE 2.0 ft
Mon 2 Light drizzle 52 / 61 °F 11 mph N 2.9 ft
Tue 3 Light drizzle 49 / 53 °F 10 mph W 3.7 ft
Wed 4 Overcast 44 / 54 °F 5 mph NE 0.7 ft
Thu 5 Mainly clear 42 / 54 °F 5 mph ENE 0.5 ft
Fri 6 Partly cloudy 40 / 54 °F 4 mph NE 0.3 ft
Sat 7 Partly cloudy 38 / 55 °F 5 mph NE 0.7 ft
Sun 8 Clear sky 39 / 56 °F 5 mph NNE 0.6 ft
Mon 9 Overcast 42 / 59 °F 5 mph E 0.7 ft
Tue 10 Overcast 50 / 62 °F 11 mph ESE 1.3 ft
Wed 11 Drizzle 55 / 61 °F 15 mph ESE 2.6 ft
  • Fri 30 Partly cloudy 58° / 63° 0.6 ft
  • Sat 31 Overcast 56° / 60° 0.9 ft
  • Sun 1 Overcast 54° / 58° 2.0 ft
  • Mon 2 Light drizzle 52° / 61° 2.9 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 49° / 53° 3.7 ft
  • Wed 4 Overcast 44° / 54° 0.7 ft
  • Thu 5 Mainly clear 42° / 54° 0.5 ft
See all 14 days →

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 wind today. 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 (65 °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 12:41 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Petrčane

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 6:32 am in the ESE (108°)ESE
Sets 4:54 pm in the WSW (252°)WSW
  • First light 5:28 am
  • Full dark 5:57 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:02 am
  • Civil dusk 5:23 pm
  • Solar noon 11:43 am (32° high)
  • Daylight 10 h 22 min (−3 min)
  • Evening golden hour 4:12 pm
  • Full dark 5:57 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour6:32–7:13 am
Evening golden hour4:12–4:54 pm
Petrčane

Today the sun is 92,336,568 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Petrčane

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 85% 85% illuminated · 18.8 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am
Rises 7:03 pm in the NE (50°)NE
Sets 11:47 am tomorrow · in the NW (310°) · set at 10:45 am
Transit 2:22 am overhead
Visible 16 h 44 min from 7:03 pm to 11:47 am

Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 1:22–3:22 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 1:54–3:54 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 10:15–11:15 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 6:33–7:33 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 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.

Place

Where to fish in Petrčane

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Water depth

Drops off fast

The bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 460 ft from shore.

From the shoreline (1.2 mi from Petrčane) out to sea, heading northwest.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep210 ft
  • 33 ft deep460 ft
  • 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
  • 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 26 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
  • Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
  • Diving. 33 ft deep 460 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.

Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.

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.

Nearest lighthouse

Photo of Oštri rat Lighthouse
Photo: Böhringer Friedrich · CC BY-SA 2.5

Oštri rat Lighthouse 4.3 mi southeast

Light
3 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(3) W 10s
Range
15 nautical miles (17 mi)
Light height
46 ft above sea level
Tower height
46 ft
Built
1869

Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses

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Petrčane at a glance

  • Town or city of about 572 people. Coordinates: 44.186° N, 15.166° E.
  • It is 5.7 mi northwest of Zadar, the main place in Zadar. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Zadar.
  • Its coast faces northwest.

Questions about PetrčaneQuestions

What time is sunset today in Petrčane?

At 4:54 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:23 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Petrčane?

At 6:33 am. First light comes at 5:29 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 1:22–3:22 am, Minor 10:15–11:15 am, Major 1:54–3:54 pm, Minor 6:33–7:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Petrčane?

Overcast, from 58 °F to 66 °F, with a light air from the northeast (2 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Petrčane?

Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.6 ft waves with a period of 2.7 s from the northwest. The water is 67.5 °F.

When is the best time to visit Petrčane?

The best time to visit Petrčane is from June to August: highs of 80 °F to 86 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 11 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

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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