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Ágios Nikólaos today: waves, weather and sun

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

Today, Thursday, October 29, in Ágios Nikólaos the sun rises at 6:35 am and sets at 5:26 pm: 10 h 50 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:56 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:38 am to 3:38 am and from 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west (5 mph). Clear, 56 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Ágios Nikólaos today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 6:10–7:10 am Also 1:40–3:40 am and 4:50–5:50 pm
  • Sunrise at 6:35 am
  • Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light offshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (2.6 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 6:10 am to 7:10 am, combines sunrise and some swell. Also good from 1:40 am to 3:40 am, with a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 4:50 pm to 5:50 pm, with sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure.

Species with the most records nearby: salema, sand steenbras, white seabream and common two-banded seabream. October is one of the months when these are seen most: salema and common two-banded seabream. What you can catch

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

Beach

Beach day in Ágios Nikólaos

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

4
Poor beach day · 4 out of 10 1:00–3:00 pm
  • Sunny
  • Calm for swimming: 3.3 ft waves
  • UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
  • Water at 72 °F (nice)
  • Feels like 66 °F: a bit cool
  • 59% chance of rain

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 3.3 ft

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

  • Water 72 °F

    Nice for swimming.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30

    Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.

  • Wind 16 mph

    Moderate cross-shore wind (16 mph).

  • Tide & sand

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

The best window, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, a calm sea and water at 72 °F, though with cool air, a chance of rain and moderate wind.

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 Ágios Nikólaos

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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 Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy.

Tides

Tides in Ágios Nikólaos

Tides in Ágios Nikólaos: not available yet

C · No station nearby

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

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

Sea and waves

The sea at Ágios Nikólaos

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: smooth

Smooth Douglas 2 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3
Waves 1.5 ft · 4.2 s from the northwest (317°)
Swell 1.1 ft · 4.7 s from the northwest
Current 0.1 mph toward the E

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.8 ft
  • Significant1.5 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 5 mph W · gusts 8

The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.

Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.

Cross-offshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.5 ft with a period of 4 s, from the northwest (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now71.8 °F
Today 71.8–71.8 °F air: 56 / 71 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 71.6 °F measured 0.7 mi away

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 (+1.1 °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 1:37 am (local time).

Diving

Diving in Ágios Nikólaos today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
9
Great day · 9 out of 10 6:40–8:30 am Also 4:30–5:30 pm and 9:30 am–12:30 pm
  • 3.0 ft surface waves
  • Light offshore wind (11 mph)
  • 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
  • Daylight
Swell 0.4 ft 5 s · from the NNE
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: fair
Water and suit 71.8 °F 3 mm wetsuit
Current 0.1 mph toward the E
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.26 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 71.8 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 5:52 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 7:56 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 6:40 am to 8:30 am, combines light wind and weak current. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, with weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.

We don't have a reliable tide for Ágios Nikólaos, 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.

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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

Weather in Ágios Nikólaos

14-day weather

Now in Ágios Nikólaos

Now 56 °F Clear · feels like 53 °F · 56 / 71 °F
Low / high
56 / 71 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 92%
Clouds
7%
Humidity
72%
Dew pointDew point
47 °F
Visibility
23 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 30
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 (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.22 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 ClearOvercastPartly cloudyOvercastMainly clearMainly clearPartly cloudyMainly clear
Temperature 56°57°60°65°69°70°66°64°
Wind (mph) 3 W10 WNW8 WNW15 NW16 NW14 NW7 NW1 SSE
Gusts 51515212523154
Waves 1.6 ft1.6 ft2.2 ft3.1 ft3.4 ft3.1 ft3.0 ft3.1 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 3:00 am 57° 10 WNW 1.6 ft
  • 6:00 am 60° 8 WNW 2.2 ft
  • 9:00 am 65° 15 NW 3.1 ft
  • 12:00 pm 69° 16 NW 3.4 ft
  • 3:00 pm 70° 14 NW 3.1 ft
  • 6:00 pm 66° 7 NW 3.0 ft
  • 9:00 pm 64° 1 SSE 3.1 ft
  • 12:00 am 63° 2 SSE 3.3 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Overcast 56 / 71 °F 16 mph NW 3.5 ft
Fri 30 Overcast 60 / 70 °F 5 mph E 3.3 ft
Sat 31 Overcast 59 / 71 °F 7 mph S 1.2 ft
Sun 1 Light rain 64 / 74 °F 11 mph SSE 0.6 ft
Mon 2 Overcast 62 / 76 °F 8 mph SSE 1.0 ft
Tue 3 Light drizzle 61 / 71 °F 11 mph SSW 1.0 ft
Wed 4 Light drizzle 62 / 69 °F 7 mph SW 2.0 ft
Thu 5 Drizzle 61 / 64 °F 16 mph NW 5.3 ft
Fri 6 Light drizzle 60 / 62 °F 18 mph NNW 5.3 ft
Sat 7 Overcast 57 / 59 °F 21 mph NNW 4.6 ft
Sun 8 Overcast 57 / 61 °F 22 mph NNW —
Mon 9 Overcast 58 / 62 °F 14 mph NW —
Tue 10 Overcast 55 / 63 °F 8 mph W —
Wed 11 Overcast 53 / 66 °F 10 mph WSW —
  • Fri 30 Overcast 60° / 70° 3.3 ft
  • Sat 31 Overcast 59° / 71° 1.2 ft
  • Sun 1 Light rain 64° / 74° 0.6 ft
  • Mon 2 Overcast 62° / 76° 1.0 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 61° / 71° 1.0 ft
  • Wed 4 Light drizzle 62° / 69° 2.0 ft
  • Thu 5 Drizzle 61° / 64° 5.3 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 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, normal highs for late October (72 °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 1:37 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Ágios Nikólaos

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 6:35 am in the ESE (106°)ESE
Sets 5:26 pm in the WSW (254°)WSW
  • First light 5:40 am
  • Full dark 6:22 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:09 am
  • Civil dusk 5:52 pm
  • Solar noon 12:01 pm (41° high)
  • Daylight 10 h 50 min (−2 min)
  • Evening golden hour 4:51 pm
  • Full dark 6:22 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour6:35–7:11 am
Evening golden hour4:51–5:26 pm
Ágios Nikólaos

Today the sun is 92,337,277 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Ágios Nikólaos

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 86% 86% illuminated · 18.8 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am
Rises 7:56 pm in the NE (55°)NE
Sets 11:27 am tomorrow · in the NW (304°) · set at 10:24 am
Transit 2:38 am overhead
Visible 15 h 31 min from 7:56 pm to 11:27 am

Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 1:38–3:38 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 2:10–4:10 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 9:54–10:54 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 7:26–8:26 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.

Place

Where to fish in Ágios Nikólaos

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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 550 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 3 mi.

From the shoreline (1,150 ft from Ágios Nikólaos) out to sea, heading northeast.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep250 ft
  • 33 ft deep550 ft
  • 66 ft deep0.95 mi
  • 164 ft deep3 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 32 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 550 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (0.95 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. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. 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.

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Ágios Nikólaos at a glance

  • Town or city of about 11,421 people. Coordinates: 35.191° N, 25.715° E.
  • It is 34 mi east of Heraklion, the main place in Crete. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Heraklion.
  • Its coast faces northeast.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Limáni Agíou Nikoláou (0.3 mi).

Questions about Ágios NikólaosQuestions

What time is sunset today in Ágios Nikólaos?

At 5:26 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:52 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ágios Nikólaos?

At 6:36 am. First light comes at 5:40 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 1:38–3:38 am, Minor 9:54–10:54 am, Major 2:10–4:10 pm, Minor 7:26–8:26 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Ágios Nikólaos?

Overcast, from 56 °F to 71 °F, with a light breeze from the west (5 mph) and a 92% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Ágios Nikólaos?

Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the northwest. The water is 71.8 °F.

When is the best time to visit Ágios Nikólaos?

The best time to visit Ágios Nikólaos is from May to September: highs of 74 °F to 87 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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

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

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