TidePlanet

Today in Monolithi there are high tides at 6:14 am (0.9 ft) and 6:06 pm (0.6 ft) and low tide at 12:36 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:14 am. The sun rises at 7:01 am and sets at 5:40 pm: 10 h 39 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:59 am to 3:59 am and from 2:31 pm to 4:31 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.4 ft waves. There's a light air from the northeast (3 mph). Mainly clear, 54 °F.

Beach

Beach day in Monolithi

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

3
Poor beach day · 3 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Onshore breeze (5 mph)
  • Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
  • UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
  • Water at 73 °F (nice)
  • Cloudy (85% cloud cover)
  • Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft

    1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 73 °F

    Nice for swimming.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30

    Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.

  • Wind 5 mph

    Onshore breeze (5 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    Monolithi 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

About MonolithiThe beach

In Kanáli, 1.9 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Kanáli →

Surface Sand
Length 7.5 mi
Facing Faces southwest
Water quality Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
Amenities
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Parking

Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap

Beaches near Monolithi

We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Monolithi.

Missing one? Beaches come from OpenStreetMap: you can add it there. 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.

Fishing

Fishing in Monolithi today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
4
Fair day · 4 out of 10 2:30–4:30 pm Also 2:00–4:00 am and 6:30–7:30 am
  • Major period 2:31–4:31 pm
  • Rising pressure (+0.12 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 2:00 am to 4:00 am, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:30 am to 7:30 am, with sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure.

Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, gilthead seabream, European sea bass and golden grey mullet. October is one of the months when these are seen most: white seabream. What you can catch

The tide barely moves in Monolithi, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Tides

Tides in Monolithi

Today's high and low tides

  • ▼ Low tide 12:36 pm 0.3 ft
  • ▲ High tide 6:06 pm 0.6 ft

↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 27 min to high tide at 6:14 am.

In Monolithi the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.6 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 October 27 (1.0 ft) and the lowest, on March 4 (-0.2 ft).

Heights above MLWS. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLWS

Tide and solunar table · this week

Day Sun Tide 1Tide 2Tide 3Tide 4 Moon Major periods Activity
Today, Thu 29 7:01 am · 5:40 pm High tide 6:14 am · 0.9 ft Low tide 12:36 pm · 0.3 ft High tide 6:06 pm · 0.6 ft — 86% Major periods 1:59 am · 2:31 pm Medium
Fri 30 7:02 am · 5:39 pm Low tide 12:09 am · 0.2 ft High tide 7:03 am · 0.8 ft Low tide 1:34 pm · 0.3 ft High tide 6:53 pm · 0.6 ft 77% Major periods 3:04 am · 3:35 pm Medium
Sat 31 7:03 am · 5:38 pm Low tide 12:52 am · 0.2 ft High tide 8:11 am · 0.7 ft Low tide 2:59 pm · 0.3 ft High tide 8:12 pm · 0.5 ft 66% Major periods 4:07 am · 4:37 pm Medium
Sun 1 7:05 am · 5:37 pm Low tide 1:52 am · 0.3 ft High tide 9:51 am · 0.7 ft Low tide 5:01 pm · 0.3 ft High tide 10:46 pm · 0.5 ft Last quarter Major periods 5:06 am · 5:33 pm Medium
Mon 2 7:06 am · 5:36 pm Low tide 4:39 am · 0.4 ft High tide 11:27 am · 0.7 ft Low tide 6:24 pm · 0.3 ft — 44% Major periods 6:00 am · 6:25 pm Medium
Tue 3 7:07 am · 5:34 pm High tide 12:45 am · 0.5 ft Low tide 6:40 am · 0.3 ft High tide 12:36 pm · 0.7 ft Low tide 7:12 pm · 0.2 ft 33% Major periods 6:50 am · 7:13 pm Medium
Wed 4 7:08 am · 5:33 pm High tide 1:42 am · 0.6 ft Low tide 7:35 am · 0.3 ft High tide 1:25 pm · 0.7 ft Low tide 7:48 pm · 0.1 ft 23% Major periods 7:36 am · 7:59 pm Medium

▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLWS. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.

Where this tide comes from

No significant tide

Tides from the Otranto station (TICON-4), 139 mi from Monolithi. Times and heights are its predictions.

Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data

How we calculate the tide

Sea and waves

The sea at Monolithi

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · light breeze, Beaufort 2
Waves 2.4 ft · 5.7 s from the west-northwest (292°)
Swell 2.4 ft · 4.8 s from the west-northwest
Current 0.1 mph toward the W

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common1.2 ft
  • Significant2.4 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest5.0 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.0 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 3 mph NE · gusts 6

The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.

Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.

Offshore Hourly wind →

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 7 s, from the southwest (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now73.2 °F
Today 73.0–73.4 °F air: 53 / 70 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 70.9 °F measured 0.6 mi away

Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 72.2 °F by Wednesday 4.

Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °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 12:47 am (local time).

Surf

Surf in Monolithi today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
1
Poor · 1 out of 10 7:00–11:00 am 1.1–1.7 ft Also 4:00–6:00 pm
  • 1.1–1.7 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
  • 1.6 ft swell at 4 s from the west-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
  • Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
Surf at the shore 1.1–1.7 ft average – sets
Swell 1.6 ft 4 s · WNW · 9 kJ
Wind 3 mph NNE · calm
Water and wetsuit 73.0 °F Rash guard or top
  • Light: First light 6:34 am · sunrise 7:01 am · sunset 5:40 pm · last light 6:08 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 73.0 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
  • Energy: 9 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with glassy water, though with small waves and 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.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in Monolithi today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 9:20 am–12:20 pm
  • 1.4 ft swell at 4 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
  • Almost no wind
  • 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 1.4 ft 4 s · from the WNW
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: good
Water and suit 73.0 °F 3 mm wetsuit
Current 0.1 mph toward the W
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 73.0 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:08 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:03 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 9:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.

In Monolithi 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.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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

Weather in Monolithi

14-day weather

Now in Monolithi

Now 54 °F Mainly clear · feels like 53 °F · 53 / 70 °F
Low / high
53 / 70 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 0%
Clouds
32%
Humidity
91%
Dew pointDew point
51 °F
Visibility
13 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Moderate · 42
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: +0.08 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 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky ClearMainly clearMainly clearOvercastOvercastOvercastOvercastOvercast
Temperature 54°54°53°57°67°70°66°60°
Wind (mph) 4 NNE3 NE3 NE3 NE2 E5 W3 W3 N
Gusts 65666975
Waves 2.4 ft2.2 ft1.8 ft1.5 ft1.4 ft1.4 ft1.4 ft1.3 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 12:00 am 54° 4 NNE 2.4 ft
  • 3:00 am 54° 3 NE 2.2 ft
  • 6:00 am 53° 3 NE 1.8 ft
  • 9:00 am 57° 3 NE 1.5 ft
  • 12:00 pm 67° 2 E 1.4 ft
  • 3:00 pm 70° 5 W 1.4 ft
  • 6:00 pm 66° 3 W 1.4 ft
  • 9:00 pm 60° 3 N 1.3 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Overcast 53 / 70 °F 5 mph NNE 2.4 ft
Fri 30 Light showers 57 / 69 °F 5 mph NE 1.2 ft
Sat 31 Light rain 58 / 68 °F 4 mph NE 0.6 ft
Sun 1 Light showers 60 / 67 °F 7 mph NE 0.6 ft
Mon 2 Thunderstorm 54 / 63 °F 13 mph ENE 2.8 ft
Tue 3 Light rain 54 / 60 °F 9 mph E 3.0 ft
Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 54 / 64 °F 8 mph N 2.6 ft
Thu 5 Mainly clear 55 / 64 °F 10 mph NNE 1.6 ft
Fri 6 Overcast 54 / 62 °F 13 mph ENE 1.1 ft
Sat 7 Clear sky 49 / 59 °F 14 mph ENE 1.6 ft
Sun 8 Clear sky 47 / 59 °F 10 mph NE 1.0 ft
Mon 9 Mainly clear 51 / 61 °F 8 mph N 1.0 ft
Tue 10 Overcast 50 / 61 °F 8 mph NNE 1.0 ft
Wed 11 Overcast 51 / 62 °F 9 mph NE 0.8 ft
  • Fri 30 Light showers 57° / 69° 1.2 ft
  • Sat 31 Light rain 58° / 68° 0.6 ft
  • Sun 1 Light showers 60° / 67° 0.6 ft
  • Mon 2 Thunderstorm 54° / 63° 2.8 ft
  • Tue 3 Light rain 54° / 60° 3.0 ft
  • Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 54° / 64° 2.6 ft
  • Thu 5 Mainly clear 55° / 64° 1.6 ft
See all 14 days →

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 Sunday 1. 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, normal highs for late October (71 °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 12:47 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Monolithi

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 7:01 am in the ESE (107°)ESE
Sets 5:40 pm in the WSW (253°)WSW
  • First light 6:02 am
  • Full dark 6:39 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:34 am
  • Civil dusk 6:08 pm
  • Solar noon 12:21 pm (37° high)
  • Daylight 10 h 39 min (−2 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:03 pm
  • Full dark 6:39 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour7:01–7:39 am
Evening golden hour5:03–5:40 pm
Monolithi

Today the sun is 92,336,939 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Monolithi

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 86% 86% illuminated · 18.8 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am
Rises 8:03 pm in the NE (53°)NE
Sets 12:02 pm tomorrow · in the NW (306°) · set at 10:59 am
Transit 2:59 am overhead
Visible 15 h 59 min from 8:03 pm to 12:02 pm

Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 1:59–3:59 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 2:31–4:31 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 10:29–11:29 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 7:33–8:33 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.

Place

Where to fish in Monolithi

All places in Epirus →

Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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

Drops off fast

The bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 30 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 160 ft.

From the shoreline out to sea, heading southwest.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep20 ft
  • 33 ft deep30 ft
  • 66 ft deep70 ft
  • 164 ft deep160 ft

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 173 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; 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 30 ft and 66 ft at 70 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.

Tides near MonolithiTides nearby

All places in Epirus, A to Z (49) →

Monolithi at a glance

  • Beach. Coordinates: 39.048° N, 20.681° E.
  • It is 38 mi southeast of Igoumenítsa, the main place in Epirus. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Igoumenítsa.
  • In Kanáli, 1.9 mi from the center.
  • The nearest tide station, Otranto, is 139 mi to the northwest.
  • Its coast faces southwest.

Questions about MonolithiQuestions

Where is Monolithi?

In Kanáli, 1.9 mi from the center, Epirus (Greece). The shore faces southwest.

What amenities does Monolithi have?

According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms, showers and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.

How clean is the water at Monolithi?

Excellent water quality in the official rating for the 2025 season (European Environment Agency, with data from the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy).

What time is sunset today in Monolithi?

At 5:40 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:08 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Monolithi?

At 7:02 am. First light comes at 6:03 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 1:59–3:59 am, Minor 10:29–11:29 am, Major 2:31–4:31 pm, Minor 7:33–8:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Monolithi?

Overcast, from 53 °F to 70 °F, with a light air from the northeast (3 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Monolithi?

Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 5.7 s from the west-northwest. The water is 73.2 °F.

When is the best time to visit Monolithi?

The best time to visit Monolithi is from May to June: highs of 76 °F to 85 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 9 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: Otranto station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Spotted a mistake? Tell us · How we calculate the tide

Settings

How numbers and colors show across the site.

Height and distance Tides, waves and distances
Temperature Air and water
Wind Speed and gusts
Time Tides, sun and moon
Pressure Air pressure
Theme Automatic: same as your system

Saved only in this browser.