Sounio tides today
- Tide now -0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 11:50 am (-0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:20–4:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 71 °F slight · 3.5 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 11 mph · 61 °F from the N, gusts 21 · light rain
- Sun 6:46 am–5:29 pm 10 h 43 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 7:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:54 pm
- Best time to dive 6:50–9:50 am great day · 10/10
Today in Sounio there is high tide at 4:14 am (0.1 ft) and low tide at 11:50 am. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:50 am. The sun rises at 6:46 am and sets at 5:29 pm: 10 h 43 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:54 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:45 am to 3:45 am and from 2:17 pm to 4:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north (11 mph). Light rain, 61 °F.
Fishing in Sounio today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:45–3:45 am
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light offshore wind (4 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 am to 3:40 am, combines a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: common octopus, salema, common two-banded seabream and striped red mullet. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Sounio, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Sounio
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.8 ft waves
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
- Cloudy (94% cloud cover)
- Feels like 64 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.03 in)
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.8 ft
2.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 71 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Sounio 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 Sounio
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- Ασημάκη 0.7 mi · NE
- ΄Πασά 1.0 mi · NE
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Τσίου 1.2 mi · NE
- Άγιος Πέτρος 1.3 mi · SW
- Sounion Beach 1.3 mi · SW
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Πούντα Ζέζα 1.6 mi · NE
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Λεγρενά 2.8 mi · W
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Legrena 3.1 mi · W
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 Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy.
Webcams near Sounio
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Tides in Sounio
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:14 am 0.1 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 11:50 am -0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 32 min to low tide at 11:50 am.
In Sounio the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.3 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 June 15 (0.2 ft) and the lowest, on July 15 (-0.2 ft).
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:46 am · 5:29 pm | High tide 4:14 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:50 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | 86% | Major periods 1:45 am · 2:17 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:47 am · 5:28 pm | High tide 4:55 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 12:50 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | 77% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:48 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 5:42 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 2:02 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:53 am · 4:23 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:49 am · 5:26 pm | High tide 6:38 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 3:16 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:19 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:50 am · 5:24 pm | High tide 7:43 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 4:16 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | 44% | Major periods 5:46 am · 6:11 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:51 am · 5:23 pm | High tide 8:55 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 5:04 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | 33% | Major periods 6:36 am · 6:59 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:52 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 12:31 am · 0.0 ft | Low tide 5:56 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:10 am · 0.0 ft | Low tide 5:44 pm · -0.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:22 am · 7:45 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. 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 FES2022 station (AVISO/CNES), 1.5 mi from Sounio. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Sounio
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 6.2 ft with a period of 5 s, from the south-southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 67.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.3 °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 9:18 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Hellenic Centre for Marine Research - Institute of Oceanography, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Sounio today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:19 am · sunrise 6:46 am · sunset 5:29 pm · last light 5:56 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 70.7 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 7 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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 Sounio today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.7 ft swell at 4 s from the west: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.77 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 70.7 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:56 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 7:54 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:50 am to 9:50 am, combines little swell, light wind and weak current.
In Sounio 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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- Marathocambos 4.1 mi
- Kyra Eleni 5.7 mi
- Portugal 6.1 mi
- Flora 8.0 mi
- Wreck 3.2 mi
- Wreck 4.2 mi
- Wreck 8.2 mi
- Planet Blue Dive Center 3.4 mi
- Divers Corner 6.1 mi
- Aqualized Dive Adventures 7.4 mi
- Athens Divers Club 7.6 mi
- Divers Society 9.0 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 Sounio
Now in Sounio
- Low / high
- 57 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.07 in · 89%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 56 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.14 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Light rain | Light rain | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 57° | 58° | 60° | 61° | 65° | 66° | 64° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NNW | 4 NW | 7 NW | 11 NNW | 10 N | 9 N | 5 N | 3 N |
| Gusts | 9 | 10 | 13 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 7 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 61° 11 NNW 2.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 10 N 2.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 66° 9 N 2.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 5 N 2.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 3 N 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 4 N 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 5 N 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 62° 6 N 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 57 / 66 °F | 12 mph NNW | 2.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 68 °F | 12 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 65 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 62 / 65 °F | 6 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 65 / 67 °F | 13 mph S | 5.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 62 / 70 °F | 20 mph SSW | 6.2 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 58 / 67 °F | 11 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 54 / 60 °F | 14 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 55 °F | 14 mph NNE | 3.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 55 °F | 20 mph NNE | 4.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 60 °F | 17 mph N | 4.9 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 61 °F | 7 mph WNW | 2.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 63 °F | 3 mph W | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 50 / 64 °F | 6 mph W | 0.3 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 62° / 68° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 60° / 65° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Thunderstorm 62° / 65° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Thunderstorm 65° / 67° 5.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 62° / 70° 6.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 58° / 67° 3.0 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 54° / 60° 2.4 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 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, cooler than normal for late October (−4.5 °F; normal high: 71 °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 9:18 am (local time).
The sun in Sounio
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:48 am
- Full dark 6:27 pm
- Civil dawn 6:19 am
- Civil dusk 5:56 pm
- Solar noon 12:08 pm (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 43 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:52 pm
- Full dark 6:27 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,164 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sounio
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:45–3:45 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:17–4:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:10–11:10 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:24–8:24 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 · 10:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Sounio
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 3.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 6.6 mi
- Boat ramp 8.0 mi
- Marina 2.2 mi
- Marina Lavrio 3.2 mi
- Marina 8.0 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 0.25 mi from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.5 mi.
From the shoreline (1,100 ft from Sounio) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep650 ft
- 33 ft deep0.25 mi
- 66 ft deep0.95 mi
- 164 ft deep1.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 0.25 mi 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. 33 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (0.95 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
phare Akra Fonias 1.8 mi northeast
Other lighthouses nearby: Akra Vrysaki lighthouse (5.7 mi northeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near SounioTides nearby
- Legrená2.5 mi
- Lávrio3.3 mi
- Palaiá Fókaia6.2 mi
- Anávyssos7.0 mi
- Saronída9.0 mi
- Péfka9.4 mi
- Daskaleio11 mi
- Kakí Thálassa12 mi
- Agios Dimítrios Kropiás14 mi
- Agía Marína15 mi
Sounio at a glance
- Town or city of about 127 people. Coordinates: 37.668° N, 24.040° E.
- It is 29 mi southeast of Piraeus, the main place in Attica. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Piraeus.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 1.3 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Sounion beach (1.2 mi).
Questions about SounioQuestions
What time is sunset today in Sounio?
At 5:29 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:56 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sounio?
At 6:47 am. First light comes at 5:49 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:45–3:45 am, Minor 10:10–11:10 am, Major 2:17–4:17 pm, Minor 7:24–8:24 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Sounio?
Light showers, from 57 °F to 66 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north (11 mph) and a 89% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sounio?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 3.5 s from the north-northwest. The water is 70.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sounio?
The best time to visit Sounio is from May to June and in September: highs of 76 °F to 85 °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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).