Pláka tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 1:57 am (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:40–3:40 am fair day · 4/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 2/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 72 °F smooth · 3.9 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 56 °F from the W, gusts 15 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:42 am–5:31 pm 10 h 50 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:01 pm
- Best time to dive 9:10 am–12:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Pláka there is high tide at 1:57 am (0.1 ft) and low tide at 10:02 am. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:57 am. The sun rises at 6:42 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 1:44 am to 3:44 am and from 2:16 pm to 4:16 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west (9 mph). Mainly clear, 56 °F.
Fishing in Pláka today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:44–3:44 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light offshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (1.6 ft waves)
- 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, lines up with a major period. Also worth a try from 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:20 am to 7:20 am, with sunrise 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 Pláka, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Pláka
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
- Feels like 63 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.04 in)
- Moderate cross-shore wind (12 mph)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.3 ft
3.3 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 72 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (12 mph).
- Tide & sand
Pláka 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 Pláka
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- Kera 1.3 mi · W
- Parking
- Koutalas Beach 1.6 mi · NE
- Parking
- Kalyves 1.9 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Blue Coast 3.0 mi · W
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Kiani Beach 3.2 mi · W
- Parking
- Kalami Beach 4.1 mi · W
- Parking
- Loutraki 4.2 mi · NW
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Marathi beach 4.2 mi · NW
- 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 Pláka
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Tides in Pláka
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 1:57 am 0.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:02 am -0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 33 min to high tide at 1:57 am.
In Pláka 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 July 14 (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 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:42 am · 5:31 pm | High tide 1:57 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 10:02 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | 86% | Major periods 1:44 am · 2:16 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:43 am · 5:30 pm | High tide 2:40 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:41 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | 77% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:44 am · 5:29 pm | High tide 3:31 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 1:13 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:52 am · 4:22 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:45 am · 5:28 pm | High tide 4:39 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 2:09 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:19 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:46 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 6:05 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 2:48 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | 44% | Major periods 5:45 am · 6:11 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:47 am · 5:26 pm | High tide 7:27 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 3:21 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:40 pm · 0.0 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:35 am · 6:59 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:48 am · 5:25 pm | Low tide 3:12 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 8:32 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 3:49 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:51 pm · 0.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:22 am · 7:44 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), 1.2 mi from Pláka. 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 Pláka
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
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.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.5 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north (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 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 1:25 am (local time).
Surf in Pláka today
Surf today
Poor- 2.0–3.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.7 ft swell at 5 s from the north, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 6:16 am · sunrise 6:42 am · sunset 5:31 pm · last light 5:58 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: 30 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:58 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell.
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 Pláka today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.7 ft swell at 4 s from the north: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- 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 71.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:58 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:01 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:10 am to 12:10 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Pláka 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 3.9 mi
- Wreck 6.4 mi
- Wreck 6.9 mi
- Omega Divers 0.6 mi
- Salty Descents - Dive Center in Chania Crete - Kalyves 2.2 mi
- Chania Diving Center 9.4 mi
- Paradise Diving Center 11 mi
- Paradise Dive Center 11 mi
- Blue Adventures Diving 11 mi
- Chania Diving 12 mi
- Diving Center Stalos 12 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 Pláka
Now in Pláka
- Low / high
- 56 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.08 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 32%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 20 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- 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: +0.16 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 56° | 57° | 57° | 63° | 66° | 64° | 63° | 62° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 W | 8 W | 8 WSW | 8 W | 11 WNW | 12 WNW | 7 WSW | 6 SW |
| Gusts | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 12 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.6 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.6 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 57° 8 W 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 57° 8 WSW 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 63° 8 W 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 11 WNW 2.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 12 WNW 3.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 7 WSW 3.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 62° 6 SW 3.3 ft
- 12:00 am 61° 4 WSW 3.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 56 / 66 °F | 12 mph W | 3.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 68 °F | 5 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 58 / 69 °F | 4 mph SSW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 61 / 70 °F | 4 mph W | 0.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 62 / 72 °F | 7 mph SW | 0.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 63 / 71 °F | 18 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 63 / 71 °F | 17 mph WSW | 0.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 64 °F | 8 mph NE | 4.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 60 °F | 12 mph ENE | 4.5 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 | |
| Wed 11 | 59 / 66 °F | 14 mph WSW | 1.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 58° / 68° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 58° / 69° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 61° / 70° 0.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 62° / 72° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 63° / 71° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 63° / 71° 0.9 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 60° / 64° 4.4 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 tomorrow. 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 (−5.8 °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 1:25 am (local time).
The sun in Pláka
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:46 am
- Full dark 6:28 pm
- Civil dawn 6:16 am
- Civil dusk 5:58 pm
- Solar noon 12:07 pm (41° high)
- Daylight 10 h 50 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:56 pm
- Full dark 6:28 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,176 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Pláka
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:44–3:44 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:16–4:16 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:01–11:01 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.
Where to fish in Pláka
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 4.4 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 8.7 mi
- Marina 1.8 mi
- Marina 4.1 mi
- Marina 6.7 mi
- Marina 8.7 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 750 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 2.2 mi.
From the shoreline (0.75 mi from Pláka) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep460 ft
- 33 ft deep750 ft
- 66 ft deep1.8 mi
- 164 ft deep2.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 8.9 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; 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. 33 ft deep 750 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.8 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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
Akra Dhrapanon 2.3 mi northeast
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 15 s · Fl(3) W 15s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 184 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 33 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near PlákaTides nearby
- Kalýves2.0 mi
- Georgioupolis6.8 mi
- Soúda8.1 mi
- Pithári8.3 mi
- Tsikalariá8.5 mi
- Nerokoúros9.7 mi
- Chaniá11 mi
- Stavros12 mi
- Perivólia12 mi
- Geráni13 mi
Pláka at a glance
- Town or city of about 231 people. Coordinates: 35.452° N, 24.210° E.
- It is 53 mi west of Heraklion, the main place in Crete. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 4 min later than in Heraklion.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 1.3 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about PlákaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Pláka?
At 5:31 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:58 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Pláka?
At 6:43 am. First light comes at 5:47 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 1:44–3:44 am, Minor 10:01–11:01 am, Major 2:16–4:16 pm, Minor 7:31–8:31 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Pláka?
Light showers, from 56 °F to 66 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west (9 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Pláka?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 3.9 s from the north-northwest. The water is 71.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Pláka?
The best time to visit Pláka 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).