Lefkáda tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 12:36 pm (0.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 5:00–5:40 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Poor beach day · 3/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 73 °F smooth · 5.4 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 2 mph · 63 °F from the NE, gusts 5 · overcast
- Sun 7:01 am–5:40 pm 10 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:03 pm
- Best time to dive 10:30 am–1:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Lefkáda 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 falling toward the low tide at 12:36 pm. The sun rises at 7:01 am and sets at 5:40 pm: 10 h 40 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 smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a light air from the northeast (2 mph). Overcast, 63 °F.
Fishing in Lefkáda today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:59–3:59 am
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (2.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 am to 3:30 am, combines a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 6:30 am to 7:40 am, with sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, gilthead seabream, European sea bass and salema. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Lefkáda, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Lefkáda
Is it a beach day?
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Cloudy (93% cloud cover)
- Feels like 68 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 3 mph
Almost no wind.
- Tide & sand
Lefkáda 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 Lefkáda
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- Gyra (Anna) 1.3 mi · N
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Kastro 1.4 mi · NE
- Parking
- Ammoglossa 1.5 mi · NE
- Parking
- Agios Ioannis 1.5 mi · NW
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Άι Γιάννης 1.9 mi · W
- Κρυονέρι 2.1 mi · W
- Πλάκα (Βαγιά) 2.2 mi · NE
- Parking
- Kaminia 2.3 mi · W
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 Lefkáda
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Tides in Lefkáda
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:14 am 0.9 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 12:36 pm 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:06 pm 0.6 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 27 min to low tide at 12:36 pm.
In Lefkáda 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 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 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 3:03 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 | 7:04 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 | 7:05 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 | 7:06 am · 5:35 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 | 7:07 am · 5:34 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 · 7:58 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), 149 mi from Lefkáda. 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 Lefkáda
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 2.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west-southwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.7 °F less 2 days ago than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
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 warmer than normal for late October (+2.8 °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 10:09 am (local time).
Surf in Lefkáda today
Surf today
Poor- 1.4–2.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.8 ft swell at 5 s from the west-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 6:33 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 72.9 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 14 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. 2:00 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.
Diving in Lefkáda today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.5 ft swell at 4 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.1 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 72.9 °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, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Lefkáda 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 Lefkáda
Now in Lefkáda
- Low / high
- 56 / 68 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 24 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 58° | 57° | 57° | 61° | 67° | 67° | 64° | 61° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 W | 2 SW | 1 NW | 1 NNW | 3 NE | 3 NNE | 1 N | 3 SW |
| Gusts | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Waves | 2.6 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 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 |
- 12:00 pm 67° 3 NE 1.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 3 NNE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 1 N 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 61° 3 SW 1.3 ft
- 12:00 am 59° 4 SSW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 58° 2 S 1.1 ft
- 6:00 am 57° 3 SSW 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 3 E 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 56 / 68 °F | 3 mph WNW | 2.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 57 / 67 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.2 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 66 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 59 / 64 °F | 13 mph ESE | 0.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 59 / 64 °F | 20 mph SE | 1.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 63 °F | 15 mph SSE | 2.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 66 °F | 5 mph NNW | 2.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 54 / 67 °F | 1 mph N | 2.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 65 °F | 5 mph SSE | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 56 / 58 °F | 4 mph SE | 2.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 63 °F | 4 mph ESE | 1.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 67 °F | 4 mph E | 1.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 65 °F | 6 mph N | 1.6 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 54 / 66 °F | 9 mph N | 2.4 ft |
- Fri 30 Thunderstorm 57° / 67° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 60° / 66° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 59° / 64° 0.8 ft
- Mon 2 Thunderstorm 59° / 64° 1.9 ft
- Tue 3 Thunderstorm 53° / 63° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 54° / 66° 2.4 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 54° / 67° 2.2 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 on Saturday 31. 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 (−3.0 °F; normal high: 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 10:09 am (local time).
The sun in Lefkáda
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:02 am
- Full dark 6:39 pm
- Civil dawn 6:33 am
- Civil dusk 6:08 pm
- Solar noon 12:21 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 40 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:03 pm
- Full dark 6:39 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,940 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lefkáda
Moon phase and position
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
- 10:28–11:28 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.
Where to fish in Lefkáda
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 8.8 mi
- Boat ramp 9.0 mi
- Lefkas Marina 0.4 mi
- Marina 8.3 mi
- Cleopatra Marina 8.8 mi
- Lygia Harbour 3.0 mi
- Κώστας 0.5 mi
- Fuel dock 7.6 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Lefkada lighthouse 0.8 mi northeast
Other lighthouses nearby: phare Nisis Voliós (3.3 mi south).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near LefkádaTides nearby
- Agios Nikitas5.7 mi
- Nydri8.3 mi
- Préveza9.0 mi
- Pálairos10 mi
- Vónitsa11 mi
- Athani13 mi
- Nikópoli14 mi
- Evgiros15 mi
- Vasilikí15 mi
- Kanáli17 mi
Lefkáda at a glance
- Town or city of about 8,673 people. Coordinates: 38.830° N, 20.704° E.
- It is 69 mi southeast of Corfu, the main place in Ionian Islands. The sun rises 4 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Corfu.
- The nearest tide station, Otranto, is 149 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Agios Ioannis (Lefkada) (1.5 mi).
Questions about LefkádaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Lefkáda?
At 5:40 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:08 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lefkáda?
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 10:28–11:28 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 Lefkáda?
Overcast, from 56 °F to 68 °F, with a light air from the northeast (2 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lefkáda?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 5.4 s from the west-northwest. The water is 73.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lefkáda?
The best time to visit Lefkáda 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).