Thessaloníki today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 1:50–3:50 am fair day · 4/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 68 °F smooth · 2.8 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 58 °F from the N, gusts 31 · overcast
- Sun 6:54 am–5:30 pm 10 h 36 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 6:47 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:47 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:10 am–12:10 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.99 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Thessaloníki the sun rises at 6:54 am and sets at 5:30 pm: 10 h 36 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:47 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:46 am to 2:46 am and from 1:17 pm to 3:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north (9 mph). Overcast, 58 °F.
Fishing in Thessaloníki today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 12:46–2:46 am
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 am to 2:50 am, lines up with a major period. Also good from 6:30 am to 7:30 am, with sunrise. Also worth a try from 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, with a major period, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: sand steenbras, common cuttlefish, black scorpionfish and common pandora. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Thessaloníki, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Thessaloníki
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- Water at 68 °F (cool)
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
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 68 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate offshore wind (15 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Thessaloníki, 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 Thessaloníki
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- Πλαζ Αρετσούς 4.5 mi · S
- Parking
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 Thessaloníki
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Tides in Thessaloníki
Tides in Thessaloníki: not available yet
There is no tide station near Thessaloníki, 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 Paralía Epanomís · 16 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Thessaloníki
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 Monday 2: 2.4 ft with a period of 4 s, from the southeast (slight).
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 Tuesday 3.
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 10:53 pm (local time).
Diving in Thessaloníki today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.1 ft swell at 3 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 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 (0.54 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 68.0 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:58 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 6:47 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 10:30 am, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, with little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
We don't have a reliable tide for Thessaloníki, 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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- Fairy Tale 9.2 mi
- Wreck 0.6 mi
- Wreck 4.4 mi
- Wreck 4.8 mi
- Δέλτα Αξιού (Χαλάστρας) 11 mi
- Polizas Travel 0.5 mi
- Northern Greece Underwater Explorers 0.6 mi
- ORCA Divers Club 1.2 mi
- Sea world 3.1 mi
- Scuba Diving Solutions 4.2 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 Thessaloníki
Now in Thessaloníki
- Low / high
- 48 / 62 °F
- Rain
- 0.53 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 89%
- Humidity
- 63%
- Dew pointDew point
- 45 °F
- Visibility
- 25 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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: +0.17 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 | Light rain | Rain | Light rain | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 51° | 49° | 49° | 50° | 57° | 62° | 60° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NNE | 3 NNW | 5 NNW | 7 NNW | 14 N | 14 N | 13 N | 9 N |
| Gusts | 10 | 10 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 34 | 36 | 32 |
| Waves | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.09 in | 0.07 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 58° 9 N 0.6 ft
- 3:00 am 56° 8 N 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 56° 8 N 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 59° 7 N 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 10 NNW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 68° 8 NNW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 5 N 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 60° 5 N 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 62 °F | 15 mph N | 0.9 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 55 / 68 °F | 11 mph N | 0.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 63 °F | 4 mph NE | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 56 / 62 °F | 3 mph ENE | 0.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 56 / 59 °F | 13 mph E | 0.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 52 / 65 °F | 9 mph E | 2.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 64 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 58 °F | 14 mph NNW | 0.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 55 °F | 12 mph NNW | 0.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 39 / 51 °F | 8 mph NNW | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 37 / 52 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 54 °F | 2 mph N | 1.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 38 / 57 °F | 2 mph E | 0.5 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 37 / 61 °F | 2 mph E | 0.4 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 55° / 68° 0.7 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 55° / 63° 0.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 56° / 62° 0.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 56° / 59° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 52° / 65° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 52° / 64° 2.3 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 46° / 58° 0.8 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 →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.4 °F; normal high: 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 10:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Thessaloníki
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:53 am
- Full dark 6:30 pm
- Civil dawn 6:25 am
- Civil dusk 5:58 pm
- Solar noon 12:12 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 36 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 92,361,420 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Thessaloníki
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:46–2:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:17–3:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:13–10:13 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:17–7:17 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 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 Thessaloníki
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Αποβάθρα Περαίας 9.0 mi
- Jetty 0.8 mi
- Jetty 4.7 mi
- Jetty 5.2 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Ράμπα Περαίας 8.8 mi
- Οργανισμός Λιμένος Θεσσαλονίκης 0.8 mi
- spearfish.gr 0.8 mi
- Καδόγλου 1.6 mi
- Άγγιστρο 1.8 mi
- Εν πλώ 2.1 mi
- FreeBlue 2.7 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 600 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Thessaloníki) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep400 ft
- 33 ft deep600 ft
- 66 ft deep1.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 7.9 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 600 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.8 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
Thessaloniki lighthouse 0.6 mi south
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ThessaloníkiTides nearby
- Neapoli0.9 mi
- Ampelokipoi, Thessaloniki1.0 mi
- Sykies, Thessaloniki1.0 mi
- Ágios Pávlos1.3 mi
- Políchni1.9 mi
- Stavroúpoli2.0 mi
- Triandría2.2 mi
- Meneméni2.3 mi
- Évosmos2.5 mi
- Elefthério - Kordelió2.6 mi
Thessaloníki at a glance
- Town or city of about 317,778 people. Coordinates: 40.641° N, 22.935° E.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Liménas Thessaloníkis (0.7 mi), Marina of Aretsou (boat harbour) (4.6 mi).
Questions about ThessaloníkiQuestions
What time is sunset today in Thessaloníki?
At 5:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:58 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Thessaloníki?
At 6:55 am. First light comes at 5:54 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 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?
Major 12:46–2:46 am, Minor 9:13–10:13 am, Major 1:17–3:17 pm, Minor 6:17–7:17 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Thessaloníki?
Rain, from 48 °F to 62 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north (9 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Thessaloníki?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 2.8 s from the northeast. The water is 68.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Thessaloníki?
The best time to visit Thessaloníki is from May to June and in September: highs of 79 °F to 87 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 8 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).