TidePlanet

Today in Atsipópoulo there is high tide at 1:44 am (0.1 ft) and low tide at 9:36 am. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:36 am. The sun rises at 6:41 am and sets at 5:31 pm: 10 h 50 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:01 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:43 am to 3:43 am and from 2:15 pm to 4:15 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northwest (8 mph). Partly cloudy, 59 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Atsipópoulo today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 1:40–3:30 am Also 6:10–7:20 am
  • Major period 1:43–3:43 am
  • Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (12 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 3:30 am, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 6:10 am to 7:20 am, with sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.

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

The tide barely moves in Atsipópoulo, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Atsipópoulo

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

0
Not a beach day · 0 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
  • Water at 71 °F (nice)
  • Cloudy (85% cloud cover)
  • Feels like 63 °F: chilly for the beach
  • Rain (0.05 in)
  • Moderate onshore wind (16 mph): choppy water

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Use care · 3.8 ft

    3.8 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 71 °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 onshore wind (16 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    Atsipópoulo 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 Atsipópoulo

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Tides

Tides in Atsipópoulo

Today's high and low tides

  • ▲ High tide 1:44 am 0.1 ft

↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 59 min to low tide at 9:36 am.

In Atsipópoulo the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.2 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 August 11 (-0.1 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 1Tide 2Tide 3 Moon Major periods Activity
Today, Thu 29 6:41 am · 5:31 pm High tide 1:44 am · 0.1 ft Low tide 9:36 am · -0.1 ft — 86% Major periods 1:43 am · 2:15 pm Medium
Fri 30 6:42 am · 5:30 pm High tide 2:26 am · 0.1 ft Low tide 11:16 am · -0.1 ft — 77% Major periods 2:48 am · 3:20 pm Medium
Sat 31 6:43 am · 5:29 pm High tide 3:16 am · 0.1 ft Low tide 1:00 pm · -0.1 ft — 66% Major periods 3:51 am · 4:21 pm Medium
Sun 1 6:44 am · 5:28 pm High tide 4:25 am · 0.1 ft Low tide 2:00 pm · -0.1 ft — Last quarter Major periods 4:50 am · 5:18 pm Medium
Mon 2 6:45 am · 5:27 pm High tide 5:54 am · 0.1 ft Low tide 2:40 pm · -0.1 ft — 44% Major periods 5:44 am · 6:10 pm Medium
Tue 3 6:46 am · 5:26 pm High tide 7:18 am · 0.1 ft Low tide 3:13 pm · -0.1 ft — 33% Major periods 6:34 am · 6:58 pm Medium
Wed 4 6:46 am · 5:25 pm High tide 8:24 am · 0.1 ft Low tide 3:40 pm · -0.1 ft High tide 10:39 pm · 0.1 ft 23% Major periods 7:21 am · 7:43 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

No significant tide

Tides from the FES2022 station (AVISO/CNES), 3.3 mi from Atsipópoulo. 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.

How we calculate the tide

Sea and waves

The sea at Atsipópoulo

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · fresh breeze, Beaufort 5
Waves 2.7 ft · 4.1 s from the north-northwest (338°)
Swell 1.4 ft · 4.3 s from the north
Current 0.2 mph toward the SSE

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common1.3 ft
  • Significant2.7 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest5.6 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.6 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 8 mph NW · gusts 17
Offshore (11 mi NNE)Offshore 19 mph NW · gusts 28

Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.

Cross-onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.9 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now71.4 °F
Today 71.1–71.4 °F air: 56 / 66 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 71.6 °F measured 1.2 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 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 6:38 am (local time).

Surf

Surf in Atsipópoulo today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
0
Poor · 0 out of 10 9:00 am–1:00 pm 2.0–3.1 ft
  • 2.0–3.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
  • 2.0 ft swell at 4 s from the north, short: weak, messy waves
  • 2.1 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
  • Moderate onshore wind (14 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
Surf at the shore 2.0–3.1 ft average – sets
Swell 2.0 ft 4 s · N · 22 kJ
Wind 14 mph NW · onshore
Water and wetsuit 71.1 °F Springsuit
  • Light: First light 6:15 am · sunrise 6:41 am · sunset 5:31 pm · last light 5:57 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 71.1 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
  • Energy: 22 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, has a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore wind.

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.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in Atsipópoulo today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
9
Great day · 9 out of 10 6:40–9:40 am
  • 1.7 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northwest: some surge on the bottom
  • Light onshore wind (8 mph)
  • 0.2 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
  • Daylight
Swell 1.7 ft 4 s · from the NNW
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: fair
Water and suit 71.1 °F 5 mm wetsuit
Current 0.2 mph toward the SSE
  • 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 71.1 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 5:57 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:01 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 6:40 am to 9:40 am, combines light wind and weak current.

In Atsipópoulo 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.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

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Weather

Weather in Atsipópoulo

14-day weather

Now in Atsipópoulo

Now 59 °F Partly cloudy · feels like 57 °F · 56 / 66 °F
Low / high
56 / 66 °F
Rain
0.19 in · 98%
Clouds
52%
Humidity
88%
Dew pointDew point
55 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 22
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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.13 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 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky Partly cloudyPartly cloudyPartly cloudyPartly cloudyOvercastOvercastOvercastOvercast
Temperature 56°57°59°62°66°64°63°63°
Wind (mph) 10 NW12 NW8 NW11 NNW13 NW14 NW13 NW9 NW
Gusts 1721191722262218
Waves 1.6 ft1.8 ft2.5 ft3.0 ft3.4 ft3.8 ft3.8 ft3.6 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.01 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.01 in0.02 in0.02 in
  • 6:00 am 59° 8 NW 2.5 ft
  • 9:00 am 62° 11 NNW 3.0 ft
  • 12:00 pm 66° 13 NW 3.4 ft
  • 3:00 pm 64° 14 NW 3.8 ft
  • 6:00 pm 63° 13 NW 3.8 ft
  • 9:00 pm 63° 9 NW 3.6 ft
  • 12:00 am 63° 5 NW 3.4 ft
  • 3:00 am 63° 3 NNW 3.1 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Light showers 56 / 66 °F 16 mph NW 3.9 ft
Fri 30 Fog 61 / 69 °F 6 mph N 3.4 ft
Sat 31 Light rain 58 / 70 °F 11 mph S 1.5 ft
Sun 1 Light rain 65 / 71 °F 15 mph S 0.6 ft
Mon 2 Light drizzle 63 / 71 °F 16 mph S 1.8 ft
Tue 3 Light rain 61 / 69 °F 15 mph S 1.2 ft
Wed 4 Light drizzle 58 / 69 °F 12 mph S 1.1 ft
Thu 5 Drizzle 56 / 64 °F 14 mph N 2.7 ft
Fri 6 Drizzle 54 / 60 °F 13 mph NNE 3.6 ft
Sat 7 Light drizzle 52 / 56 °F 19 mph NNE 6.8 ft
Sun 8 Light drizzle 52 / 58 °F 18 mph N 7.2 ft
Mon 9 Partly cloudy 47 / 60 °F 10 mph N 4.8 ft
Tue 10 Overcast 44 / 65 °F 5 mph NE 1.8 ft
Wed 11 Light drizzle 49 / 66 °F 5 mph ENE 2.4 ft
  • Fri 30 Fog 61° / 69° 3.4 ft
  • Sat 31 Light rain 58° / 70° 1.5 ft
  • Sun 1 Light rain 65° / 71° 0.6 ft
  • Mon 2 Light drizzle 63° / 71° 1.8 ft
  • Tue 3 Light rain 61° / 69° 1.2 ft
  • Wed 4 Light drizzle 58° / 69° 1.1 ft
  • Thu 5 Drizzle 56° / 64° 2.7 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.

  • Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.5 °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 6:38 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Atsipópoulo

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 6:41 am in the ESE (106°)ESE
Sets 5:31 pm in the WSW (254°)WSW
  • First light 5:45 am
  • Full dark 6:27 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:15 am
  • Civil dusk 5:57 pm
  • Solar noon 12:06 pm (41° high)
  • Daylight 10 h 50 min (−2 min)
  • Evening golden hour 4:55 pm
  • Full dark 6:27 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour6:41–7:16 am
Evening golden hour4:55–5:31 pm
Atsipópoulo

Today the sun is 92,337,191 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Atsipópoulo

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 8:01 pm in the NE (55°)NE
Sets 11:33 am tomorrow · in the NW (304°) · set at 10:30 am
Transit 2:43 am overhead
Visible 15 h 32 min from 8:01 pm to 11:33 am

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

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 1:43–3:43 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 2:15–4:15 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 10:00–11:00 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 7:31–8:31 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 Atsipópoulo

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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 600 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.5 mi.

From the shoreline (1.1 mi from Atsipópoulo) out to sea, heading north.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep100 ft
  • 33 ft deep600 ft
  • 66 ft deep0.4 mi
  • 164 ft deep1.5 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 28 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 600 ft and 66 ft at 0.4 mi from shore.

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 Rethymno lighthouse
Photo: Tanya Dedyukhina · CC BY 3.0

Rethymno lighthouse 2.8 mi northeast

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Atsipópoulo at a glance

  • Town or city of about 5,417 people. Coordinates: 35.353° N, 24.434° E.
  • It is 40 mi west of Heraklion, the main place in Crete. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 3 min later than in Heraklion.
  • The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 2.9 mi to the north.
  • Its coast faces north.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Limáni Rethýmnou (2.9 mi).

Questions about AtsipópouloQuestions

What time is sunset today in Atsipópoulo?

At 5:31 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:57 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Atsipópoulo?

At 6:42 am. First light comes at 5:46 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 1:43–3:43 am, Minor 10:00–11:00 am, Major 2:15–4:15 pm, Minor 7:31–8:31 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Atsipópoulo?

Light showers, from 56 °F to 66 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northwest (8 mph) and a 98% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Atsipópoulo?

Slight (Douglas 3): 2.7 ft waves with a period of 4.1 s from the north-northwest. The water is 71.4 °F.

When is the best time to visit Atsipópoulo?

The best time to visit Atsipópoulo is from May to September: highs of 75 °F to 86 °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

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).

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