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Drapaniás 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 Drapaniás the sun rises at 6:44 am and sets at 5:33 pm: 10 h 50 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:46 am to 3:46 am and from 2:19 pm to 4:19 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north (8 mph). Partly cloudy, 60 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Drapaniás today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 1:50–3:50 am Also 2:20–4:20 pm and 5:20–6:00 pm
  • Major period 1:46–3:46 am
  • Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and 4.9 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, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:20 pm to 6:00 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.

Species with the most records nearby: white seabream, common cuttlefish, saddled seabream and common octopus. What you can catch

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

Beach

Beach day in Drapaniás

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

0
Not a beach day · 0 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Onshore breeze (12 mph)
  • UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
  • Water at 71 °F (nice)
  • Cloudy (85% cloud cover)
  • Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
  • Rain (0.03 in)

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Use care · 4.5 ft

    4.5 ft waves every 7 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 3 · SPF 30

    Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.

  • Wind 12 mph

    Onshore breeze (12 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Drapaniás, 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 Drapaniás

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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 Drapaniás

Tides in Drapaniás: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Drapaniás, 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 Bartzavalaíika · 226 mi

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

Sea and waves

The sea at Drapaniás

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: moderate

Moderate Douglas 4 · moderate breeze, Beaufort 4
Waves 4.9 ft · 6.8 s from the west-northwest (300°)
Swell 4.5 ft · 6.2 s from the west-northwest
Current 0.2 mph toward the WSW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common2.5 ft
  • Significant4.9 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest10 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 8 mph N · gusts 13
Offshore (12 mi W)Offshore 17 mph NNE · gusts 25

Onshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.

Onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 6.3 ft with a period of 7 s, from the west-southwest (moderate).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now71.1 °F
Today 71.1–71.2 °F air: 57 / 67 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 70.9 °F measured 1.3 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 3:01 am (local time).

Diving

Diving in Drapaniás today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: fair
8
Good day · 8 out of 10 1:30–4:30 pm Also 6:40–8:10 am
  • 2.9 ft swell at 6 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
  • Light onshore wind (9 mph)
  • 0.4 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 2.9 ft 6 s · from the WNW
Likely visibility Fair Snorkeling: poor
Water and suit 71.1 °F 5 mm wetsuit
Current 0.4 mph toward the SW
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 6.3 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 71.1 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:00 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:03 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 6:40 am to 8:10 am, with light wind and weak current, though with some swell.

We don't have a reliable tide for Drapaniás, 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.

How it works · Next 7 days

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 Drapaniás

14-day weather

Now in Drapaniás

Now 60 °F Partly cloudy · feels like 58 °F · 57 / 67 °F
Low / high
57 / 67 °F
Rain
0.03 in · 100%
Clouds
50%
Humidity
75%
Dew pointDew point
52 °F
Visibility
23 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 26
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 (0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.14 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 Partly cloudyPartly cloudyPartly cloudyPartly cloudyOvercastOvercastPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
Temperature 58°60°57°62°66°66°64°62°
Wind (mph) 2 NNE8 N3 SE3 SE12 NNW9 NNW4 NE3 SE
Gusts 5135101917116
Waves 5.2 ft4.9 ft4.7 ft4.4 ft4.1 ft4.0 ft3.7 ft3.3 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.01 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 3:00 am 60° 8 N 4.9 ft
  • 6:00 am 57° 3 SE 4.7 ft
  • 9:00 am 62° 3 SE 4.4 ft
  • 12:00 pm 66° 12 NNW 4.1 ft
  • 3:00 pm 66° 9 NNW 4.0 ft
  • 6:00 pm 64° 4 NE 3.7 ft
  • 9:00 pm 62° 3 SE 3.3 ft
  • 12:00 am 61° 3 SE 2.9 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Light showers 57 / 67 °F 12 mph NNE 5.2 ft
Fri 30 Overcast 59 / 70 °F 7 mph ESE 2.9 ft
Sat 31 Light showers 58 / 70 °F 5 mph ESE 1.3 ft
Sun 1 Overcast 60 / 73 °F 10 mph S 1.2 ft
Mon 2 Light showers 64 / 71 °F 16 mph SW 4.7 ft
Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 63 / 69 °F 19 mph SW 6.3 ft
Wed 4 Drizzle 62 / 70 °F 16 mph SW 5.8 ft
Thu 5 Drizzle 58 / 64 °F 12 mph ENE 3.7 ft
Fri 6 Light drizzle 57 / 60 °F 14 mph ENE 3.1 ft
Sat 7 Drizzle 55 / 58 °F 19 mph ENE 5.9 ft
Sun 8 Overcast 56 / 59 °F 18 mph NE 5.9 ft
Mon 9 Partly cloudy 52 / 61 °F 9 mph ENE 3.6 ft
Tue 10 Overcast 51 / 65 °F 11 mph W 3.0 ft
Wed 11 Overcast 58 / 66 °F 11 mph W 3.2 ft
  • Fri 30 Overcast 59° / 70° 2.9 ft
  • Sat 31 Light showers 58° / 70° 1.3 ft
  • Sun 1 Overcast 60° / 73° 1.2 ft
  • Mon 2 Light showers 64° / 71° 4.7 ft
  • Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 63° / 69° 6.3 ft
  • Wed 4 Drizzle 62° / 70° 5.8 ft
  • Thu 5 Drizzle 58° / 64° 3.7 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.

  • 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, 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 3:01 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Drapaniás

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 6:44 am in the ESE (106°)ESE
Sets 5:33 pm in the WSW (254°)WSW
  • First light 5:48 am
  • Full dark 6:30 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:18 am
  • Civil dusk 6:00 pm
  • Solar noon 12:09 pm (41° high)
  • Daylight 10 h 50 min (−2 min)
  • Evening golden hour 4:58 pm
  • Full dark 6:30 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour6:44–7:19 am
Evening golden hour4:58–5:33 pm
Drapaniás

Today the sun is 92,337,142 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Drapaniás

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 8:03 pm in the NE (55°)NE
Sets 11:36 am tomorrow · in the NW (304°) · set at 10:33 am
Transit 2:46 am overhead
Visible 15 h 33 min from 8:03 pm to 11:36 am

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

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 1:46–3:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 2:19–4:19 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 10:03–11:03 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 7:33–8:33 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 Drapaniás

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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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 slope

The bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 2.3 mi.

From the shoreline (0.75 mi from Drapaniás) out to sea, heading north.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep0.3 mi
  • 33 ft deep0.5 mi
  • 66 ft deep0.9 mi
  • 164 ft deep2.3 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
  • Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
  • Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.5 mi and 66 ft at 0.9 mi from shore.

Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.

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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Drapaniás at a glance

  • Town or city of about 270 people. Coordinates: 35.492° N, 23.704° E.
  • It is 82 mi west of Heraklion, the main place in Crete. The sun rises 6 min later and sets 6 min later than in Heraklion.
  • Its coast faces north.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Telonio Beach (2.6 mi), Mávros Mólos (3.2 mi).

Questions about DrapaniásQuestions

What time is sunset today in Drapaniás?

At 5:33 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:00 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Drapaniás?

At 6:45 am. First light comes at 5:49 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 1:46–3:46 am, Minor 10:03–11:03 am, Major 2:19–4:19 pm, Minor 7:33–8:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Drapaniás?

Light showers, from 57 °F to 67 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north (8 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Drapaniás?

Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.9 ft waves with a period of 6.8 s from the west-northwest. The water is 71.1 °F.

When is the best time to visit Drapaniás?

The best time to visit Drapaniás is from May to August: 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

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

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