Soúda today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:20–4:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.9 ft · 71 °F slight · 5.1 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 64 °F from the W, gusts 15 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:42 am–5:32 pm 10 h 50 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:02 pm
- Best time to dive 8:30–11:30 am great day · 9/10
- Pressure 29.98 inHg rising · rising tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Soúda the sun rises at 6:42 am and sets at 5:32 pm: 10 h 50 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:45 am to 3:45 am and from 2:17 pm to 4:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west (8 mph). Partly cloudy, 64 °F.
Fishing in Soúda today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:45–3:45 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (3.3 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 3:30 am, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. 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.
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
We don't show the tide for Soúda, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Soúda
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
- Cloudy (80% cloud cover)
- Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
- Rain (0.11 in)
- Swim with care: 4.7 ft waves every 5 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.7 ft
4.7 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 71 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Soúda, 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 Soúda
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- Meatemaki Beach 1.0 mi · NW
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Παραλία Βλητέ 1.1 mi · NW
- Parking
- Chalepa Beach 2.9 mi · NW
- Parking
- Κουλούρα 3.0 mi · NW
- Nea Chora beach 4.2 mi · NW
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Kalathas 4.7 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Kiani Beach 4.8 mi · E
- Parking
- Golden Beach 5.0 mi · W
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- 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 Soúda
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Tides in Soúda
Tides in Soúda: not available yet
There is no tide station near Soúda, 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 · 238 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Soúda
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.0 ft
- Significant3.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 Tuesday 3: 5.0 ft with a period of 5 s, from the west (moderate).
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 9:54 am (local time).
Diving in Soúda today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.4 ft swell at 5 s from the north-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.9 ft at 4 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 71.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:58 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:02 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 4:10 pm to 5:30 pm, with light wind and weak current, though with waves.
We don't have a reliable tide for Soúda, 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.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wreck 1.7 mi
- Wreck 2.0 mi
- Wreck 5.2 mi
- Chania Diving Center 3.2 mi
- Blue Adventures Diving 3.6 mi
- Chania Diving 3.6 mi
- Diving Center Stalos 4.0 mi
- Salty Descents - Dive Center in Chania Crete - Kalyves 6.0 mi
- Omega Divers 7.6 mi
- Stalos Dive Center 7.7 mi
- Scuba World 8.6 mi
- Snorkeling Center Platanias 9.2 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 Soúda
Now in Soúda
- Low / high
- 57 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.22 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 62%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 24 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.08 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 | Partly cloudy | Light showers | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Light showers | Light showers | Light showers |
| Temperature | 57° | 58° | 59° | 63° | 65° | 64° | 63° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 WSW | 7 WSW | 7 SW | 8 WSW | 10 NW | 8 WNW | 4 WSW | 4 SSW |
| Gusts | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 9 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.8 ft | 4.2 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.03 in | 0.01 in |
- 9:00 am 63° 8 WSW 3.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 10 NW 4.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 8 WNW 4.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 4 WSW 4.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 4 SSW 4.1 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 4 SSW 3.7 ft
- 3:00 am 61° 4 SSW 3.2 ft
- 6:00 am 60° 4 S 2.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 57 / 66 °F | 10 mph WSW | 4.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 59 / 68 °F | 4 mph SSE | 3.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 59 / 70 °F | 3 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 60 / 70 °F | 4 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 61 / 72 °F | 4 mph S | 3.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 62 / 70 °F | 16 mph WSW | 5.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 68 °F | 11 mph WSW | 3.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 65 °F | 8 mph ESE | 3.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 64 °F | 11 mph ENE | 4.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 59 / 62 °F | 11 mph ENE | 4.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 63 °F | 11 mph E | 2.9 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 61 / 69 °F | 8 mph E | 2.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 68 °F | 10 mph E | 3.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 62 / 67 °F | 18 mph WNW | 5.4 ft |
- Fri 30 Light showers 59° / 68° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 59° / 70° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 60° / 70° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 61° / 72° 3.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 62° / 70° 5.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 60° / 68° 3.9 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 59° / 65° 3.2 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 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 (−5.7 °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 9:54 am (local time).
The sun in Soúda
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 4:57 pm
- Full dark 6:28 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,167 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Soúda
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:45–3:45 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:17–4:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:02–11:02 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:32–8:32 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 Soúda
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 3.7 mi
- Jetty 4.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Marina 0.7 mi
- Αγία Κυριακή 2.9 mi
- Marina of Chania 3.7 mi
- Μαρίνα Νέας Χώρας 4.2 mi
- iFishing 3.5 mi
- Krasakis - Fish & Grill 3.9 mi
- Fishing Lab 3.9 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 1.3 ft at 0.55 mi.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Soúda) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.55 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.55 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.55 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.55 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.55 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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 0.55 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) 0.55 mi out.
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
Chania Lighthouse 3.9 mi northwest
- Light
- A red flash every 2.5 s · Fl R 2.5s
- Range
- 7 nautical miles (8.1 mi)
- Light height
- 85 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 85 ft
- Built
- 1839
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near SoúdaTides nearby
- Tsikalariá1.0 mi
- Nerokoúros2.0 mi
- Pithári2.2 mi
- Chaniá3.0 mi
- Perivólia4.5 mi
- Darátsos5.6 mi
- Galatás6.2 mi
- Kalýves6.3 mi
- Stavros7.2 mi
- Stalós7.5 mi
Soúda at a glance
- Town or city of about 6,729 people. Coordinates: 35.487° N, 24.073° E.
- It is 61 mi west of Heraklion, the main place in Crete. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 4 min later than in Heraklion.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Liménas Soúdas (0.6 mi), Limín Soúdhas (1.0 mi), Venetian Harbour (3.8 mi).
Questions about SoúdaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Soúda?
At 5:32 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:58 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Soúda?
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 1:45–3:45 am, Minor 10:02–11:02 am, Major 2:17–4:17 pm, Minor 7:32–8:32 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Soúda?
Light showers, from 57 °F to 66 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west (8 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Soúda?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.9 ft waves with a period of 5.1 s from the north-northwest. The water is 71.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Soúda?
The best time to visit Soúda 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).