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Eloúnda 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 Eloúnda the sun rises at 6:36 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 slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the west-northwest (19 mph). Partly cloudy, 57 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Eloúnda today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
4
Fair day · 4 out of 10 1:40–2:30 am
  • Major period 1:38–3:38 am
  • Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), moderate offshore wind (17 mph) and some swell (1.7 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 2:30 am, combines a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind.

Species with the most records nearby: salema, sand steenbras, common two-banded seabream and saddled 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 Eloúnda, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Eloúnda

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

0
Not a beach day · 0 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Sun and clouds
  • Calm for swimming: 3.0 ft waves
  • UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
  • Water at 72 °F (nice)
  • Feels like 61 °F: chilly for the beach
  • 90% chance of rain

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 3.0 ft

    3.0 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 21 mph

    Fresh offshore wind (21 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Eloúnda, 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 Eloúnda

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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 Eloúnda

Tides in Eloúnda: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Eloúnda, 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 Eloúnda

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3
Waves 1.8 ft · 4.0 s from the northwest (319°)
Swell 0.9 ft · 4.3 s from the north-northwest
Current 0.1 mph toward the E

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.9 ft
  • Significant1.8 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest3.9 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.9 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 19 mph WNW · gusts 37

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 Friday 30: 3.1 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north-northwest (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now71.8 °F
Today 71.8–71.8 °F air: 56 / 67 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 71.6 °F measured 0.6 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 3:01 am (local time).

Diving

Diving in Eloúnda today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
8
Good day · 8 out of 10 3:30–5:50 pm Also 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  • 1.7 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
  • Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
  • 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
  • Daylight
Swell 1.7 ft 5 s · from the NW
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: fair
Water and suit 71.8 °F 3 mm wetsuit
Current 0.1 mph toward the S
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.27 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, 3:30 pm to 5:50 pm, lines up with weak current, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, with weak current and the sun high, though with fresh wind.

We don't have a reliable tide for Eloúnda, 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 Eloúnda

14-day weather

Now in Eloúnda

Now 57 °F Partly cloudy · feels like 49 °F · 56 / 67 °F
Low / high
56 / 67 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 92%
Clouds
53%
Humidity
82%
Dew pointDew point
51 °F
Visibility
21 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: +0.24 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 Mainly clearOvercastOvercastPartly cloudyOvercastPartly cloudyMainly clearPartly cloudy
Temperature 57°57°59°62°65°66°64°64°
Wind (mph) 9 WNW20 WNW16 NW21 NW19 NW19 NW10 NW6 NW
Gusts 2037353834352616
Waves 1.8 ft1.8 ft2.4 ft3.0 ft2.8 ft2.6 ft2.4 ft2.4 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 3:00 am 57° 20 WNW 1.8 ft
  • 6:00 am 59° 16 NW 2.4 ft
  • 9:00 am 62° 21 NW 3.0 ft
  • 12:00 pm 65° 19 NW 2.8 ft
  • 3:00 pm 66° 19 NW 2.6 ft
  • 6:00 pm 64° 10 NW 2.4 ft
  • 9:00 pm 64° 6 NW 2.4 ft
  • 12:00 am 64° 6 NW 2.8 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Overcast 56 / 67 °F 21 mph WNW 3.0 ft
Fri 30 Overcast 61 / 70 °F 10 mph NW 3.1 ft
Sat 31 Light showers 60 / 70 °F 5 mph S 1.4 ft
Sun 1 Overcast 63 / 74 °F 7 mph SSE 0.7 ft
Mon 2 Overcast 62 / 73 °F 10 mph S 1.2 ft
Tue 3 Light drizzle 61 / 71 °F 11 mph SSW 1.7 ft
Wed 4 Light drizzle 62 / 69 °F 7 mph SW 1.8 ft
Thu 5 Drizzle 61 / 64 °F 16 mph NW 3.7 ft
Fri 6 Light drizzle 60 / 62 °F 18 mph NNW 4.5 ft
Sat 7 Overcast 57 / 59 °F 21 mph NNW 4.4 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 61° / 70° 3.1 ft
  • Sat 31 Light showers 60° / 70° 1.4 ft
  • Sun 1 Overcast 63° / 74° 0.7 ft
  • Mon 2 Overcast 62° / 73° 1.2 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 61° / 71° 1.7 ft
  • Wed 4 Light drizzle 62° / 69° 1.8 ft
  • Thu 5 Drizzle 61° / 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 on Saturday 31. 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 (−2.8 °F; normal high: 70 °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 Eloúnda

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 6:36 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 4:50 pm
  • Full dark 6:22 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour6:36–7:11 am
Evening golden hour4:50–5:26 pm
Eloúnda

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

Moon and solunar

The moon in Eloúnda

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 Eloúnda

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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

Shallow, gradual

Shallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.3 mi from shore and 0 ft at 1.7 mi.

From the shoreline out to sea, heading northeast.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep0.3 mi
  • 33 ft deepnot within 1.7 mi
  • 66 ft deepnot within 1.7 mi
  • 164 ft deepnot within 1.7 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. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1.7 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.

Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.7 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.

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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Eloúnda at a glance

  • Town or city of about 2,193 people. Coordinates: 35.265° N, 25.721° E.
  • It is 33 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.

Questions about EloúndaQuestions

What time is sunset today in Eloúnda?

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

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Eloúnda?

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 Eloúnda?

Overcast, from 56 °F to 67 °F, with a fresh breeze from the west-northwest (19 mph) and a 92% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Eloúnda?

Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 4.0 s from the northwest. The water is 71.8 °F.

When is the best time to visit Eloúnda?

The best time to visit Eloúnda is from June to September: highs of 80 °F to 85 °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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