Methóni today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:20–4:20 pm fair day · 4/10
- Beach day Not today Poor beach day · 3/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 68 °F smooth · 3.0 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 61 °F from the NNW, gusts 11 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:56 am–5:30 pm 10 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 7:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:49 pm
- Best time to dive 9:10 am–12:10 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.05 inHg steady · rising tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Methóni the sun rises at 6:56 am and sets at 5:30 pm: 10 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:49 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:51 am to 3:51 am and from 2:23 pm to 4:23 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northwest (5 mph). Partly cloudy, 61 °F.
Fishing in Methóni today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:51–3:51 am
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light offshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.8 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 am to 3:50 am, lines up with a major period. Also good from 6:30 am to 7:30 am, with sunrise. Also worth a try from 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, with a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: sand steenbras, annular seabream, common pandora and axillary seabream. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Methóni, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Methóni
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 68 °F (cool)
- Cloudy (86% cloud cover)
- Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 68 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Methóni, 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 Methóni
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- Pydna 3.9 mi · S
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Άμμος 4.6 mi · S
- Αλυκή 4.9 mi · S
- Παραλία Αλυκές Κίτρους 5.3 mi · SE
Excellent 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 Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy.
Webcams near Methóni
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Tides in Methóni
Tides in Methóni: not available yet
There is no tide station near Methóni, 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 Skála Alykís · 5.3 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Methóni
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 1.5 ft with a period of 4 s, from the southeast (smooth).
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 66.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water about normal for late October.
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 9:58 am (local time).
Diving in Methóni today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 3 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.29 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 68.2 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:58 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 7:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:10 am to 12:10 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Methóni, 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.
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 Methóni
Now in Methóni
- Low / high
- 55 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 8%
- Clouds
- 84%
- Humidity
- 67%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 24 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 31
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.08 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 58° | 57° | 55° | 59° | 65° | 67° | 63° | 60° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NW | 5 NNW | 5 NW | 4 NNW | 7 NNW | 6 N | 3 WNW | 3 WNW |
| Gusts | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 4 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 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 |
- 9:00 am 59° 4 NNW 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 7 NNW 0.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 6 N 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 3 WNW 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 60° 3 WNW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 58° 2 NW 0.2 ft
- 3:00 am 57° 2 WSW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 3 NNW 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 55 / 67 °F | 8 mph NW | 0.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 64 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 56 / 58 °F | 6 mph NW | 0.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 56 / 57 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 63 °F | 15 mph SE | 1.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 51 / 65 °F | 6 mph NW | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 63 °F | 5 mph NW | 1.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 59 °F | 6 mph N | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 45 / 57 °F | 4 mph NW | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 54 °F | 5 mph NNW | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 57 °F | 4 mph WNW | 0.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 45 / 56 °F | 5 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 52 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.1 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 48 / 52 °F | 6 mph NW | 1.6 ft |
- Fri 30 Light showers 55° / 64° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Thunderstorm 56° / 58° 0.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 56° / 57° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Thunderstorm 57° / 63° 1.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 51° / 65° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 49° / 63° 1.1 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 46° / 59° 1.2 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.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (66 °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 9:58 am (local time).
The sun in Methóni
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:56 am
- Full dark 6:30 pm
- Civil dawn 6:28 am
- Civil dusk 5:58 pm
- Solar noon 12:13 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 35 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:52 pm
- Full dark 6:30 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,067 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Methóni
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:51–3:51 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:23–4:23 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:27–11:27 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:19–8:19 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 Methóni
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near MethóniTides nearby
- Néa Agathoúpoli0.9 mi
- Makrýgialos2.3 mi
- Korinós9.0 mi
- Paralia Katerinis12 mi
- Angelochóri13 mi
- Néa Michanióna14 mi
- Olympiaki Akti14 mi
- Néa Kerasiá15 mi
- Agía Triáda15 mi
- Néoi Epivátes17 mi
Methóni at a glance
- Town or city of about 973 people. Coordinates: 40.447° N, 22.590° E.
- It is 23 mi southwest of Thessaloníki, the main place in Central Macedonia. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 2 min later than in Thessaloníki.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about MethóniQuestions
What time is sunset today in Methóni?
At 5:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:58 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Methóni?
At 6:57 am. First light comes at 5:57 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 1:51–3:51 am, Minor 10:27–11:27 am, Major 2:23–4:23 pm, Minor 7:19–8:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Methóni?
Overcast, from 55 °F to 67 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northwest (5 mph) and a 8% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Methóni?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 3.0 s from the north-northeast. The water is 68.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Methóni?
The best time to visit Methóni is from May to June and in September: highs of 78 °F to 87 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 9 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).