Chaniá tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 2:32 am (0.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 1:40–3:30 am average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.0 ft · 71 °F slight · 5.2 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 57 °F from the WSW, gusts 14 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 1.6–2.5 ft Poor day · 3/10 · 6:16–7:00 am
- Sun 6:42 am–5:33 pm 10 h 51 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 7:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:02 pm
Today in Chaniá there is high tide at 1:55 am (0.1 ft) and low tide at 9:34 am. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:32 am. The sun rises at 6:42 am and sets at 5:33 pm: 10 h 51 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:42 am to 2:42 am and from 1:13 pm to 3:13 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (8 mph). Overcast, 57 °F.
Fishing in Chaniá today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:13–3:13 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (17 mph) and some swell (4.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 pm to 3:10 pm, combines a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 12:40 am to 2:40 am, with a major period and some swell.
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 Chaniá, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Chaniá
Is it a beach day?
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
- Cloudy (89% cloud cover)
- Feels like 60 °F: chilly for the beach
- 98% chance of rain
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 5.0 ft waves every 6 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.0 ft
5.0 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 72 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate onshore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand
Chaniá 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 Chaniá
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- (Kum Kapisi) 0.3 mi · N
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Κουλούρα 1.0 mi · NE
- Chalepa Beach 1.1 mi · NE
- Parking
- Nea Chora beach 1.3 mi · W
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Παραλία Νέα Χώρα 1.7 mi · W
- Parking
- Golden Beach 2.2 mi · W
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Eastern Gulf 2.6 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Παραλία Αγίων Αποστόλων 2.9 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Showers
- 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 Chaniá
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Tides in Chaniá
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:55 am 0.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 9:34 am -0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 42 min to high tide at 2:32 am.
In Chaniá 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 (0.1 ft) and the lowest, on July 14 (-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 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:42 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 1:55 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 9:34 am · -0.1 ft | — | 93% | Major periods 12:42 am · 1:13 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 6:43 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 2:32 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 10:48 am · -0.1 ft | — | 86% | Major periods 1:45 am · 2:17 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:44 am · 5:31 pm | High tide 3:14 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 12:12 pm · -0.1 ft | — | 77% | Major periods 2:50 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:45 am · 5:30 pm | High tide 4:04 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 1:26 pm · -0.1 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 3:53 am · 4:23 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:45 am · 5:29 pm | High tide 5:08 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 2:22 pm · -0.1 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:20 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:46 am · 5:28 pm | High tide 6:28 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 3:05 pm · -0.1 ft | — | 44% | Major periods 5:46 am · 6:11 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:47 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 7:47 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 3:41 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:09 pm · 0.0 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:36 am · 6:59 pm | Medium |
▲ 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 Chaniá. 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 Chaniá
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 5.0 ft with a period of 5 s, from the west-northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 11:50 pm (local time).
Surf in Chaniá today
Surf today
Fair- 2.2–3.4 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.4 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 3.1 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 6:16 am · sunrise 6:42 am · sunset 5:33 pm · last light 5:59 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 71.4 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 53 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 8:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell and wind swell. 9:00 am to 10:00 am can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and cross-shore 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.
Diving in Chaniá today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.8 ft swell at 4 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.0 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 71.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:59 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:02 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, combines light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, with light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with waves. Also worth a look from 6:40 am to 8:30 am, with light wind and weak current, though with waves.
In Chaniá 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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- Wreck 4.3 mi
- Wreck 4.6 mi
- Wreck 7.7 mi
- Blue Adventures Diving 0.6 mi
- Chania Diving 0.6 mi
- Diving Center Stalos 1.2 mi
- Chania Diving Center 3.0 mi
- Stalos Dive Center 5.0 mi
- Scuba World 5.8 mi
- Snorkeling Center Platanias 6.5 mi
- Fun dive 6.5 mi
- Scuba Dive - Snorkeling Boat Trip 6.9 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 Chaniá
Now in Chaniá
- Low / high
- 56 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 81%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 20 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.18 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 62° | 63° | 63° | 64° | 66° | 63° | 60° | 57° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SSW | 5 WSW | 12 WSW | 13 WSW | 15 W | 16 WNW | 7 WNW | 8 WSW |
| Gusts | 3 | 10 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Waves | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.1 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 |
- 12:00 am 57° 8 WSW 3.0 ft
- 3:00 am 58° 7 WSW 3.3 ft
- 6:00 am 59° 6 SW 3.5 ft
- 9:00 am 63° 8 WSW 3.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 10 WNW 3.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 8 WNW 4.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 4 SW 4.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 4 SSW 3.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 56 / 67 °F | 17 mph W | 5.0 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 57 / 66 °F | 10 mph WSW | 4.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 69 °F | 5 mph SSE | 3.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 59 / 69 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 61 / 73 °F | 4 mph SSW | 1.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 72 °F | 14 mph SW | 1.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 63 / 71 °F | 18 mph WSW | 3.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 63 / 71 °F | 17 mph WSW | 4.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 64 °F | 8 mph NE | 5.3 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 60 °F | 12 mph ENE | 5.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 55 / 58 °F | 14 mph ENE | 6.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 60 °F | 13 mph NE | 6.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 62 °F | 5 mph NNE | 4.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 64 °F | 13 mph WSW | 1.6 ft |
- Thu 29 Light showers 57° / 66° 4.5 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 58° / 69° 3.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 59° / 69° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 61° / 73° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 63° / 72° 1.5 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 63° / 71° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 63° / 71° 4.0 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Friday 30. 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 (−5.3 °F; normal high: 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 11:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Chaniá
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:46 am
- Full dark 6:29 pm
- Civil dawn 6:16 am
- Civil dusk 5:59 pm
- Solar noon 12:08 pm (41° high)
- Daylight 10 h 51 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:58 pm
- Full dark 6:29 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,494 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Chaniá
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:42–2:42 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:13–3:13 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:50–9:50 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:32–7:32 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 Chaniá
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.8 mi
- Jetty 7.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
- Marina of Chania 0.7 mi
- Μαρίνα Νέας Χώρας 1.2 mi
- Αγία Κυριακή 1.3 mi
- Marina 2.3 mi
- iFishing 0.5 mi
- Fishing Lab 1.0 mi
- Krasakis - Fish & Grill 1.1 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 850 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 2.3 mi.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Chaniá) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep850 ft
- 33 ft deep0.5 mi
- 66 ft deep0.85 mi
- 164 ft deep2.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 850 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.5 mi and 66 ft at 0.85 mi from shore.
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
Chania Lighthouse 0.9 mi northwest
- Light
- A red flash every 2.5 s · Fl R 2.5s
- Range
- 7 nautical miles (8.1 mi)
- Light height
- 85 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 85 ft
- Built
- 1839
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ChaniáTides nearby
- Nerokoúros2.5 mi
- Perivólia2.7 mi
- Soúda3.0 mi
- Tsikalariá3.1 mi
- Darátsos3.2 mi
- Pithári3.2 mi
- Galatás3.8 mi
- Stalós4.9 mi
- Agía Marína5.8 mi
- Stavros6.5 mi
Chaniá at a glance
- Town or city of about 53,910 people. Coordinates: 35.511° N, 24.029° E.
- It is 64 mi west of Heraklion, the main place in Crete. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 4 min later than in Heraklion.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 1.8 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Venetian Harbour (0.8 mi), Limín Soúdhas (2.2 mi), Liménas Soúdas (2.4 mi).
Questions about ChaniáQuestions
What time is sunset today in Chaniá?
At 5:33 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:59 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Chaniá?
At 6:43 am. First light comes at 5:46 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 12:42–2:42 am, Minor 8:50–9:50 am, Major 1:13–3:13 pm, Minor 6:32–7:32 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Chaniá?
Light showers, from 56 °F to 67 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (8 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Chaniá?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.0 ft waves with a period of 5.2 s from the west-northwest. The water is 71.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Chaniá?
The best time to visit Chaniá is from May to August: highs of 76 °F to 88 °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).