Palekastro tides today
- Tide now 0.0 ft ↑ rising · high 11:56 am (0.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:30–5:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.9 ft · 73 °F slight · 4.3 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 21 mph · 64 °F from the NW, gusts 39 · mainly clear
- Surf today 0.7–1.0 ft Poor day · 1/10 · 2:00–5:50 pm
- Sun 6:33 am–5:24 pm 10 h 50 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 7:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:54 pm
Today in Palekastro there is high tide at 11:56 am (0.1 ft) and low tides at 6:28 am and 5:38 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:56 am. The sun rises at 6:33 am and sets at 5:24 pm: 10 h 50 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:54 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:36 am to 3:36 am and from 2:08 pm to 4:08 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.9 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the northwest (21 mph). Mainly clear, 64 °F.
Fishing in Palekastro today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:36–3:36 am
- Steady pressure (29.80 inHg), moderate offshore wind (16 mph) and some swell (2.1 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 3:40 am, combines a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: salema, white seabream, sand steenbras and dusky grouper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: salema. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Palekastro, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Palekastro
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 3.0 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Feels like 61 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
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 74 °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
Palekastro 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 Palekastro
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- Kouremenos Beach 1.2 mi · NE
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Kouremenos 1.2 mi · NE
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Chiona Beach 1.3 mi · E
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Maridati Beach 2.0 mi · NE
- Skinias Beach 2.5 mi · SE
- Paralia Maufomouri 3.5 mi · S
- Nudity allowed
- Ψιλή Άμμος 3.8 mi · N
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
- Karoumes 3.8 mi · S
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 Palekastro
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Tides in Palekastro
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:28 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:56 am 0.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 5:38 pm -0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 1 min to high tide at 11:56 am.
In Palekastro 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 August 13 (0.3 ft) and the lowest, on September 10 (-0.3 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 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:33 am · 5:24 pm | Low tide 6:28 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:56 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 5:38 pm · -0.2 ft | — | 86% | Major periods 1:36 am · 2:08 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:34 am · 5:23 pm | High tide 12:31 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 7:24 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:37 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 6:05 pm · -0.1 ft | 77% | Major periods 2:40 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:35 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 1:20 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:52 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 1:48 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 6:30 pm · -0.1 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:43 am · 4:14 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:36 am · 5:21 pm | High tide 2:34 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:23 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:43 am · 5:10 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:37 am · 5:20 pm | High tide 4:40 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 12:47 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:33 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 11:58 pm · 0.0 ft | 44% | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:38 am · 5:19 pm | High tide 6:19 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 1:29 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 7:59 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:50 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:39 am · 5:18 pm | Low tide 1:18 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:19 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 2:02 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 8:25 pm · 0.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:13 am · 7:36 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
Tides from the FES2022 station (AVISO/CNES), 2.6 mi from Palekastro. 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 Palekastro
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.0 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south (slight).
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 warmer than normal for late October (+1.7 °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 9:55 am (local time).
Surf in Palekastro today
Surf today
Poor- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Fresh offshore wind (19 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 6:07 am · sunrise 6:33 am · sunset 5:24 pm · last light 5:50 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 73.4 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 7 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:50 pm, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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 Palekastro today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.2 ft swell at 4 s from the northwest: barely any surge
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 1.0 mph current toward the southwest (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.23 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.4 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:50 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 7:54 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 5:20 pm, lines up with little swell, though with moderate wind and current. Also worth a look from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, with the sun high, though with fresh wind and current.
In Palekastro 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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- Evanthia K 3.0 mi
- Taxiarchis 7.2 mi
- Nereus 8.1 mi
- Wreck 9.1 mi
- Wreck 9.2 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- PADI Dive Center NICEDIVE4U 8.0 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 Palekastro
Now in Palekastro
- Low / high
- 58 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.07 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 52%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 57 °F
- Visibility
- 21 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 40
- 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 (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.17 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 | Light showers | Mainly clear | Overcast | Light showers | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 58° | 59° | 59° | 62° | 66° | 67° | 64° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 NW | 16 WNW | 20 WNW | 21 NW | 19 WNW | 19 NW | 13 WNW | 10 WNW |
| Gusts | 20 | 30 | 38 | 40 | 36 | 36 | 29 | 21 |
| Waves | 2.0 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.6 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.04 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 62° 21 NW 3.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 19 WNW 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 19 NW 2.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 13 WNW 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 10 WNW 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 64° 11 WNW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 12 WNW 2.4 ft
- 6:00 am 64° 13 WNW 2.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 58 / 67 °F | 21 mph WNW | 3.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 64 / 69 °F | 14 mph WNW | 2.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 71 °F | 7 mph S | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 64 / 72 °F | 12 mph S | 1.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 67 / 69 °F | 11 mph SSE | 2.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 65 / 71 °F | 10 mph W | 3.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 67 / 67 °F | 19 mph WNW | 2.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 65 / 66 °F | 23 mph NW | 4.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 63 / 65 °F | 24 mph NW | 5.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 63 °F | 22 mph NW | 5.5 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 64 °F | 11 mph NNW | 2.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 63 / 69 °F | 15 mph SE | 1.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 67 / 70 °F | 22 mph SE | 3.8 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 63 / 66 °F | 21 mph SSE | 4.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 64° / 69° 2.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 60° / 71° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 64° / 72° 1.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 67° / 69° 2.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 65° / 71° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 67° / 67° 2.1 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 65° / 66° 4.8 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind 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 (−5.2 °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 9:55 am (local time).
The sun in Palekastro
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:37 am
- Full dark 6:20 pm
- Civil dawn 6:07 am
- Civil dusk 5:50 pm
- Solar noon 11:59 am (41° high)
- Daylight 10 h 50 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:48 pm
- Full dark 6:20 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,313 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Palekastro
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:36–3:36 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:08–4:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:51–10:51 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:24–8:24 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.
Where to fish in Palekastro
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 8.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 7.2 mi
- Boat ramp 8.2 mi
- Marina Sitia 8.3 mi
- Stivaktakis Ioannis 8.3 mi
- Aperanto Galazio 8.4 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.25 mi from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 2.4 mi.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Palekastro) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,100 ft
- 33 ft deep0.25 mi
- 66 ft deep0.6 mi
- 164 ft deep2.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 0.25 mi from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- 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 0.25 mi and 66 ft at 0.6 mi from shore.
The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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.
Tides near PalekastroTides nearby
- Sitia8.5 mi
- Makry Gialos19 mi
- Koutsourás21 mi
- Férma26 mi
- Pacheía Ámmos26 mi
- Koutsounári27 mi
- Schísma Eloúndas30 mi
- Ágios Nikólaos30 mi
- Eloúnda30 mi
- Kaló Chorió30 mi
Palekastro at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,254 people. Coordinates: 35.198° N, 26.254° E.
- It is 63 mi east of Heraklion, the main place in Crete. The sun rises 5 min earlier and sets 4 min earlier than in Heraklion.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 2.8 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about PalekastroQuestions
What time is sunset today in Palekastro?
At 5:24 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:50 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Palekastro?
At 6:34 am. First light comes at 5:38 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 1:36–3:36 am, Minor 9:51–10:51 am, Major 2:08–4:08 pm, Minor 7:24–8:24 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Palekastro?
Light showers, from 58 °F to 67 °F, with a fresh breeze from the northwest (21 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Palekastro?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.9 ft waves with a period of 4.3 s from the northwest. The water is 73.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Palekastro?
The best time to visit Palekastro is from May to September: highs of 74 °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).