Vatsianá tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 1:39 am (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:20–7:20 am fair day · 4/10
- Beach day 10:00 am–3:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 5.4 ft · 71 °F moderate · 6.7 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 14 mph · 64 °F from the NW, gusts 23 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:41 am–5:33 pm 10 h 51 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:04 pm
- Best time to dive 9:10 am–12:10 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Vatsianá there are high tides at 1:39 am (0.1 ft) and 1:58 pm (0.0 ft) and low tides at 9:09 am and 6:39 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:39 am. The sun rises at 6:41 am and sets at 5:33 pm: 10 h 51 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:04 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 moderate, with 5.4 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the northwest (14 mph). Mainly clear, 64 °F.
Fishing in Vatsianá today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Sunrise at 6:41 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), almost no wind and 5.1 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:20 am to 7:20 am, lines up with sunrise. 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 5:20 pm to 6:00 pm, with sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: white seabream, common cuttlefish, common two-banded seabream and dusky grouper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: common two-banded seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Vatsianá, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Vatsianá
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 4.7 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
- Feels like 67 °F: a bit cool
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 4.7 ft
4.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 71 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Vatsianá has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, a calm sea and water at 71 °F, though with cool air and light offshore wind.
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 Vatsianá
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- Korfos 1.0 mi · NE
- Λακκούδι 1.4 mi · E
- Lakkoudii 1.5 mi · E
- Nudity allowed
- Τρυπητή 1.8 mi · SE
- Tripiti 1.8 mi · SE
- Nudity allowed
- Sarakiniko 2.8 mi · N
- Nudity allowed
- Livas 3.3 mi · N
- Pyrgos 3.8 mi · NW
- Nudity allowed
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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Webcams near Vatsianá
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Tides in Vatsianá
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 1:39 am 0.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 9:09 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:58 pm 0.0 ft
- ▼ Low tide 6:39 pm -0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 min to high tide at 1:39 am.
In Vatsianá 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 (0.1 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 | 6:41 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 1:39 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 9:09 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 1:58 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 6:39 pm · -0.1 ft | 86% | Major periods 1:45 am · 2:17 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:42 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 2:22 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 10:40 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | 77% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:43 am · 5:31 pm | High tide 3:16 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 12:31 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:52 am · 4:23 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:44 am · 5:30 pm | High tide 4:31 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 1:44 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:19 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:45 am · 5:29 pm | High tide 6:05 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 2:29 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | 44% | Major periods 5:46 am · 6:11 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:46 am · 5:28 pm | High tide 7:27 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 3:04 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:09 pm · 0.0 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:36 am · 6:59 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:47 am · 5:27 pm | Low tide 2:54 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 8:28 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 3:34 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:25 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), 1.4 mi from Vatsianá. 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 Vatsianá
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.7 ft
- Significant5.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 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 south 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: 5.6 ft with a period of 7 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 colder than normal for late October (−1.8 °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 1:35 am (local time).
Surf in Vatsianá today
Surf today
Poor- 1.5–2.4 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 5.1 ft swell at 6 s from the west-northwest, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 6:15 am · sunrise 6:41 am · sunset 5:33 pm · last light 5:59 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 70.3 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 168 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:15 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm can also work, with 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 Vatsianá today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 4.5 ft swell at 6 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 5.3 ft at 6 s) and rain (0.49 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 70.3 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:59 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:04 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, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 6:40 am to 7:30 am, with light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
In Vatsianá 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 Vatsianá
Now in Vatsianá
- Low / high
- 64 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 8%
- Humidity
- 64%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 25 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 33
- 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: +0.18 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 64° | 64° | 64° | 65° | 68° | 69° | 69° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 18 NW | 12 NW | 1 NNW | 5 WNW | 5 NW | 11 NW | 3 NE | 5 SSE |
| Gusts | 26 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 11 | 8 |
| Waves | 5.4 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.2 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 64° 12 NW 5.4 ft
- 6:00 am 64° 1 NNW 5.2 ft
- 9:00 am 65° 5 WNW 4.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 68° 5 NW 4.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 11 NW 4.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 69° 3 NE 4.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 69° 5 SSE 3.3 ft
- 12:00 am 69° 3 SSE 2.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 64 / 70 °F | 18 mph NW | 5.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 68 / 70 °F | 4 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 65 / 69 °F | 8 mph SE | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 66 / 71 °F | 11 mph SE | 0.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 67 / 71 °F | 19 mph WSW | 2.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 66 / 71 °F | 20 mph WSW | 5.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 70 °F | 20 mph W | 5.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 65 / 69 °F | 21 mph NNE | 4.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 63 / 65 °F | 23 mph NE | 4.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 61 / 63 °F | 31 mph NE | 6.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 61 / 63 °F | 25 mph NE | 5.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 62 / 64 °F | 14 mph N | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 66 °F | 18 mph NW | 3.6 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 66 / 68 °F | 20 mph WNW | 3.9 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 68° / 70° 2.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 65° / 69° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Thunderstorm 66° / 71° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Thunderstorm 67° / 71° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 66° / 71° 5.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 69° / 70° 5.6 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 65° / 69° 4.5 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 on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit cooler, normal rain and a cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.9 °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 1:35 am (local time).
The sun in Vatsianá
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:46 am
- Full dark 6:28 pm
- Civil dawn 6:15 am
- Civil dusk 5:59 pm
- Solar noon 12:07 pm (42° high)
- Daylight 10 h 51 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:58 pm
- Full dark 6:28 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,168 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Vatsianá
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
- 9:59–10:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:34–8:34 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 Vatsianá
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 650 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.55 mi.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Vatsianá) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep500 ft
- 33 ft deep650 ft
- 66 ft deep1,200 ft
- 164 ft deep0.55 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 650 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 650 ft and 66 ft at 1,200 ft 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Gavdos lighthouse 2.6 mi northwest
- Built
- 1880
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near VatsianáTides nearby
All places in Crete, A to Z (476) → Gavdos tides →Vatsianá at a glance
- Town or city of about 31 people. Coordinates: 34.820° N, 24.099° E.
- It is 69 mi southwest of Heraklion, the main place in Crete. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 5 min later than in Heraklion.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 1.0 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about VatsianáQuestions
What time is sunset today in Vatsianá?
At 5:33 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:59 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Vatsianá?
At 6:42 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 9:59–10:59 am, Major 2:17–4:17 pm, Minor 7:34–8:34 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Vatsianá?
Mainly clear, from 64 °F to 70 °F, with a moderate breeze from the northwest (14 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Vatsianá?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.4 ft waves with a period of 6.7 s from the west-northwest. The water is 70.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Vatsianá?
The best time to visit Vatsianá is from May to August: highs of 75 °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).