Sitia tides today
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↓ falling · low 6:56 am (-0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:40–3:40 am average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 72 °F slight · 4.2 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 58 °F from the WNW, gusts 26 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:34 am–5:24 pm 10 h 50 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 7:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:54 pm
- Best time to dive 4:30–5:20 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Sitia there are high tides at 12:06 am (0.2 ft) and 12:06 pm (0.0 ft) and low tides at 6:56 am and 5:38 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:56 am. The sun rises at 6:34 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 2:09 pm to 4:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (9 mph). Partly cloudy, 58 °F.
Fishing in Sitia today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:36–3:36 am
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (1.9 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, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 6:10 am to 7:10 am, with sunrise and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 4:50 pm to 5:50 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
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 Sitia, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Sitia
Is it a beach day?
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
- Cloudy (76% cloud cover)
- Feels like 63 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.05 in)
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph): choppy water
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.9 ft
3.9 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 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate onshore wind (16 mph).
- Tide & sand
Sitia 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 Sitia
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- Trachilias Beach 2.3 mi · NW
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
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Tides in Sitia
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:06 am 0.2 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 6:56 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:06 pm 0.0 ft
- ▼ Low tide 5:38 pm -0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 31 min to low tide at 6:56 am.
In Sitia the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.3 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 15 (0.2 ft) and the lowest, on August 12 (-0.2 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 | 6:34 am · 5:24 pm | High tide 12:06 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 6:56 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:06 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 5:38 pm · -0.1 ft | 86% | Major periods 1:36 am · 2:09 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:35 am · 5:23 pm | High tide 12:47 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:00 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:48 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 5:59 pm · -0.1 ft | 77% | Major periods 2:41 am · 3:13 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:36 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 1:37 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:47 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:44 am · 4:14 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:37 am · 5:21 pm | High tide 2:51 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 12:08 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:43 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:38 am · 5:20 pm | High tide 4:45 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 1:09 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | 44% | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:39 am · 5:19 pm | High tide 6:21 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 1:46 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:23 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:40 am · 5:18 pm | Low tide 1:24 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 7:24 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 2:16 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 8:45 pm · 0.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:14 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), 1.8 mi from Sitia. 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 Sitia
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.9 ft with a period of 5 s, from the northwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 73.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 1:24 am (local time).
Surf in Sitia today
Surf today
Poor- 2.3–3.5 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 0.7 ft swell at 5 s from the north, short: weak, messy waves
- 3.3 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
- Light: First light 6:08 am · sunrise 6:34 am · sunset 5:24 pm · last light 5:50 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 71.6 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 30 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, has a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore 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 Sitia today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.0 ft swell at 4 s from the north: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.35 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 71.6 °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, combines light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, with weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
In Sitia 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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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 Sitia
Now in Sitia
- Low / high
- 58 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.24 in · 99%
- Clouds
- 65%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 17 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 36
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.22 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Partly cloudy | Light showers | Light showers | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Light showers | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 58° | 58° | 59° | 62° | 65° | 67° | 64° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NW | 12 WNW | 14 WNW | 16 NW | 14 NW | 14 NW | 9 WNW | 7 WNW |
| Gusts | 17 | 35 | 38 | 46 | 34 | 35 | 28 | 24 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.04 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 58° 12 WNW 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 59° 14 WNW 2.5 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 16 NW 3.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 14 NW 3.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 14 NW 3.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 9 WNW 3.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 7 WNW 3.3 ft
- 12:00 am 64° 7 WNW 3.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 58 / 67 °F | 16 mph NW | 3.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 68 °F | 8 mph WNW | 3.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 72 °F | 5 mph S | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 66 / 73 °F | 13 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 65 / 75 °F | 15 mph SSW | 0.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 65 / 70 °F | 22 mph SSW | 0.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 65 / 68 °F | 10 mph W | 2.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 63 / 64 °F | 19 mph NW | 6.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 63 °F | 21 mph NNW | 6.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 60 °F | 25 mph NNW | 7.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 58 / 61 °F | 26 mph NNW | 8.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 62 °F | 18 mph NW | 5.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 63 °F | 12 mph WNW | 2.6 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 65 °F | 12 mph W | 1.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 62° / 68° 3.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 60° / 72° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 66° / 73° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 65° / 75° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 65° / 70° 0.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 65° / 68° 2.2 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 63° / 64° 6.2 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 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 (−6.3 °F; normal high: 73 °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 1:24 am (local time).
The sun in Sitia
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:38 am
- Full dark 6:20 pm
- Civil dawn 6:08 am
- Civil dusk 5:50 pm
- Solar noon 11:59 am (41° high)
- Daylight 10 h 50 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:49 pm
- Full dark 6:20 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,303 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sitia
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
- 2:09–4:09 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:52–10:52 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 Sitia
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Marina Sitia 0.2 mi
- Aperanto Galazio 0.1 mi
- Stivaktakis Ioannis 0.2 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 0.3 mi from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.3 mi.
From the shoreline (1.1 mi from Sitia) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,250 ft
- 33 ft deep0.3 mi
- 66 ft deep0.6 mi
- 164 ft deep1.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 0.3 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 0.3 mi and 66 ft at 0.6 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near SitiaTides nearby
- Palekastro8.5 mi
- Makry Gialos14 mi
- Koutsourás15 mi
- Pacheía Ámmos18 mi
- Férma19 mi
- Koutsounári20 mi
- Schísma Eloúndas22 mi
- Eloúnda22 mi
- Ágios Nikólaos22 mi
- Kaló Chorió22 mi
Sitia at a glance
- Town or city of about 8,707 people. Coordinates: 35.208° N, 26.105° E.
- It is 55 mi east of Heraklion, the main place in Crete. The sun rises 4 min earlier and sets 4 min earlier than in Heraklion.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 1.8 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about SitiaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Sitia?
At 5:24 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:50 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sitia?
At 6:35 am. First light comes at 5:39 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 9:52–10:52 am, Major 2:09–4:09 pm, Minor 7:24–8:24 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Sitia?
Light showers, from 58 °F to 67 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (9 mph) and a 99% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sitia?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the northwest. The water is 71.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sitia?
The best time to visit Sitia is from May to September: highs of 75 °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).