Argostoli tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 6:14 am (0.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:30–4:30 pm fair day · 4/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 3.6 ft · 73 °F slight · 6.2 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 63 °F from the NNE, gusts 15 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:00 am–5:43 pm 10 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 7:07 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:07 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:20 am–12:20 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Argostoli there are high tides at 5:33 am (1.0 ft) and 5:28 pm (0.7 ft) and low tides at 11:48 am and 11:31 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:14 am. The sun rises at 7:00 am and sets at 5:43 pm: 10 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:07 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:56 am to 2:56 am and from 1:28 pm to 3:28 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northeast (4 mph). Mainly clear, 63 °F.
Fishing in Argostoli today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Sunrise at 7:00 am
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light offshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (3.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:30 am to 7:40 am, combines sunrise and some swell. Also good from 5:10 pm to 6:10 pm, with sunset and some swell. Also good from 1:00 am to 3:00 am, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, gilthead seabream, European sea bass and white seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Argostoli, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Argostoli
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 3.5 ft waves
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Feels like 56 °F: chilly for the beach
- 71% chance of rain
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.5 ft
3.5 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 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate offshore wind (15 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Argostoli 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 Argostoli
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- Καλάμια 0.8 mi · SW
- Kormoranon Bay Beach 1.1 mi · NW
- Γραδάκια 1.3 mi · SW
- Restrooms
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Paliostaphida 1.5 mi · S
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Makris Gialos Beach 1.9 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platis Gialos Beach 2.0 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Άσπρος Βράχος 2.2 mi · S
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Xi 4.3 mi · W
- 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 Argostoli
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Tides in Argostoli
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:33 am 1.0 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:48 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:28 pm 0.7 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:31 pm 0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 21 min to high tide at 6:14 am.
In Argostoli the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.8 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 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:00 am · 5:43 pm | High tide 5:33 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:48 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 5:28 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 11:31 pm · 0.1 ft | 93% | Major periods 12:56 am · 1:28 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:01 am · 5:42 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 2:00 am · 2:32 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:02 am · 5:41 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 · 3:36 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:03 am · 5:40 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 · 4:38 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:04 am · 5:39 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 5:07 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:05 am · 5:38 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 6:01 am · 6:26 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:06 am · 5:37 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 · 7:14 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
Tides from the Otranto station (TICON-4), 173 mi from Argostoli. 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
The sea at Argostoli
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.8 ft
- Significant3.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
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.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 6.2 ft with a period of 7 s, from the northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 72.4 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °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 11:53 pm (local time).
Surf in Argostoli today
Surf today
Poor- 1.6–2.4 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.4 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- Light offshore wind (7 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 6:33 am · sunrise 7:00 am · sunset 5:43 pm · last light 6:11 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 73.2 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 62 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 2:00 pm to 6:00 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 Argostoli today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 3.0 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.4 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.2 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:11 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:07 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 3:30 pm to 5:40 pm, with light wind and weak current.
In Argostoli 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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- Christine 9.4 mi
- Diving Center Kefalonia - Argostoli 0.2 mi
- Pirate Divers Club 1.5 mi
- Aquatic Scuba in Aghia Efima 10 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 Argostoli
Now in Argostoli
- Low / high
- 56 / 64 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 71%
- Clouds
- 8%
- Humidity
- 58%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 25 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.11 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 60° | 58° | 56° | 58° | 61° | 62° | 62° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 NNW | 8 NNW | 9 N | 7 NNE | 13 NNE | 12 N | 9 NNW | 8 N |
| Gusts | 27 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 19 |
| Waves | 6.2 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.4 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 |
- 12:00 am 63° 4 NNE 3.6 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 5 NE 3.2 ft
- 6:00 am 62° 5 ENE 2.7 ft
- 9:00 am 67° 2 NNE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 71° 5 WNW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 7 WNW 1.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 67° 4 NNW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 3 NE 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 56 / 64 °F | 15 mph N | 6.2 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 62 / 71 °F | 7 mph N | 3.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 60 / 65 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 67 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 63 / 66 °F | 12 mph ESE | 1.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 64 °F | 15 mph SSE | 4.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 65 °F | 10 mph SW | 3.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 65 °F | 6 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 54 / 64 °F | 3 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 61 °F | 5 mph E | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 59 °F | 6 mph ENE | 3.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 44 / 60 °F | 3 mph NE | 2.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 63 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 63 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.0 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 62° / 71° 3.6 ft
- Fri 30 Thunderstorm 60° / 65° 1.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 60° / 67° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 63° / 66° 1.3 ft
- Mon 2 Thunderstorm 53° / 64° 4.1 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 53° / 65° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 55° / 65° 3.3 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−7.5 °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 11:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Argostoli
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:02 am
- Full dark 6:42 pm
- Civil dawn 6:33 am
- Civil dusk 6:11 pm
- Solar noon 12:22 pm (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 44 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:07 pm
- Full dark 6:42 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,254 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Argostoli
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:56–2:56 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:28–3:28 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:14–10:14 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:37–7:37 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Argostoli
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Argostoli Cruise Terminal 0.4 mi
- Jetty 2.8 mi
- Jetty 3.1 mi
- Jetty 5.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 7.4 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: you need to go 0.95 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.75 mi from Argostoli) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.7 mi
- 33 ft deep0.95 mi
- 66 ft deep1.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.7 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.95 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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
Fanari Agion Theodoron 1.4 mi northwest
- Light
- A white flash every 3 s · Fl W 3s
- Range
- 5 nautical miles (5.8 mi)
- Light height
- 36 ft above sea level
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ArgostoliTides nearby
- Lixoúri3.2 mi
- Fársa3.5 mi
- Svoronáta4.9 mi
- Mousáta7.3 mi
- Vlacháta8.5 mi
- Karavomylos9.0 mi
- Lourdata9.1 mi
- Sámi9.8 mi
- Agía Effimía10 mi
- Divaráta11 mi
Argostoli at a glance
- Town or city of about 9,820 people. Coordinates: 38.181° N, 20.489° E.
- It is 104 mi south of Corfu, the main place in Ionian Islands. The sun rises 4 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Corfu.
- The nearest tide station, Otranto, is 173 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Lixuria Ferry Port (3.0 mi).
Questions about ArgostoliQuestions
What time is sunset today in Argostoli?
At 5:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:11 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Argostoli?
At 7:01 am. First light comes at 6:03 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:56–2:56 am, Minor 9:14–10:14 am, Major 1:28–3:28 pm, Minor 6:37–7:37 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Argostoli?
Overcast, from 56 °F to 64 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northeast (4 mph) and a 71% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Argostoli?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.6 ft waves with a period of 6.2 s from the northwest. The water is 73.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Argostoli?
The best time to visit Argostoli is from May to August: highs of 74 °F to 87 °F, about 2 rainy days 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: 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).