Xi Beach today
- Beach day 2:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Tide now 0.3 ft ↑ rising · high 6:14 am (0.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:30–4:30 pm fair day · 4/10
- Waves · water 4.7 ft · 73 °F moderate · 6.4 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 63 °F from the NNE, gusts 16 · clear
- Sun 7:01 am–5:43 pm 10 h 42 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:07 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:07 pm
- Best time to dive 9:20 am–12:20 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Xi Beach 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 5:43 pm: 10 h 42 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:07 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:00 am to 4:00 am and from 2:32 pm to 4:32 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northeast (6 mph). Clear, 63 °F.
Beach day in Xi Beach
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 70 °F: mild
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.5 ft waves
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.5 ft
2.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Offshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
Xi Beach has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °F.
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 Xi BeachThe beach
3.1 mi from Lixoúri. Tides, weather and sun in Lixoúri →
- Showers
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Xi Beach
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- Μεγας Λακος 0.7 mi · E
- Showers
- Κουνόπετρα 1.4 mi · W
- Βραχινάρι 2.0 mi · W
- Parking
- Βάτσα 2.1 mi · W
- Parking
- Paliostaphida 3.5 mi · E
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Γραδάκια 3.6 mi · E
- Restrooms
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Makris Gialos Beach 3.6 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platis Gialos Beach 3.8 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- 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 Xi Beach
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Fishing in Xi Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:32–4:32 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.13 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (7 mph) 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 pm to 4:30 pm, combines a major period and some swell, 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 7:40 am, with sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, gilthead seabream, European sea bass and white seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Xi Beach, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Xi Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 6:14 am 0.9 ft
- ▼ Low tide 12:36 pm 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:06 pm 0.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 26 min to high tide at 6:14 am.
In Xi Beach 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 · 5:43 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 3:05 am · 3:37 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 4:08 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 · 5:35 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 6:51 am · 7:14 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:07 am · 5:36 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 7:37 am · 8:00 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), 171 mi from Xi Beach. 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 Xi Beach
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces south 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.9 ft with a period of 6 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 71.8 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.2 °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 1:48 am (local time).
Surf in Xi Beach today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.5 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 3.1 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- Light offshore wind (4 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 6:34 am · sunrise 7:01 am · sunset 5:43 pm · last light 6:10 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: 43 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 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 Xi Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 2.7 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 6.4 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.0 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:10 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:07 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Xi Beach 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 Xi Beach
Now in Xi Beach
- Low / high
- 59 / 71 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 5%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 23 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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: +0.09 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 | Partly cloudy | Clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 64° | 62° | 59° | 64° | 71° | 71° | 67° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NNE | 5 NNE | 5 NNE | 4 NNE | 6 NW | 7 NW | 5 NW | 3 NNW |
| Gusts | 20 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 7 |
| Waves | 4.9 ft | 4.4 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.2 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 62° 5 NNE 4.4 ft
- 6:00 am 59° 5 NNE 3.6 ft
- 9:00 am 64° 4 NNE 3.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 71° 6 NW 2.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 7 NW 2.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 67° 5 NW 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 3 NNW 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 2 N 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 59 / 71 °F | 8 mph N | 4.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 60 / 65 °F | 6 mph SSE | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 67 °F | 9 mph SE | 1.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 63 / 65 °F | 13 mph SE | 1.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 65 °F | 17 mph S | 4.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 65 °F | 10 mph SW | 4.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 65 °F | 6 mph NNW | 4.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 54 / 64 °F | 3 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 61 °F | 5 mph E | 1.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 59 °F | 6 mph ENE | 2.5 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 44 / 60 °F | 3 mph NE | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 63 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 63 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.4 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 49 / 66 °F | 4 mph S | 1.2 ft |
- Fri 30 Thunderstorm 60° / 65° 2.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 62° / 67° 1.1 ft
- Sun 1 Thunderstorm 63° / 65° 1.9 ft
- Mon 2 Thunderstorm 53° / 65° 4.9 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 53° / 65° 4.9 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 55° / 65° 4.1 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 54° / 64° 2.4 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, normal highs for late October (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 1:48 am (local time).
The sun in Xi Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:03 am
- Full dark 6:41 pm
- Civil dawn 6:34 am
- Civil dusk 6:10 pm
- Solar noon 12:22 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 42 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:06 pm
- Full dark 6:41 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,921 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Xi Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:00–4:00 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:32–4:32 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:27–11:27 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:37–8:37 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 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 Xi Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Argostoli Cruise Terminal 4.3 mi
- Jetty 3.1 mi
- Jetty 3.4 mi
- Jetty 6.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.2 mi
- Boat ramp 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 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.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.3 mi out for 33 ft of water. It reaches 164 ft at 2.8 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1 mi
- 33 ft deep1.3 mi
- 66 ft deep1.7 mi
- 164 ft deep2.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1 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 1.3 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 3.6 mi northeast
- Light
- A white flash every 3 s · Fl W 3s
- Range
- 5 nautical miles (5.8 mi)
- Light height
- 36 ft above sea level
Other lighthouses nearby: Gerokompos lighthouse (4.2 mi west).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Xi BeachTides nearby
- Lixoúri3.1 mi
- Argostoli4.3 mi
- Fársa5.9 mi
- Svoronáta6.6 mi
- Mousáta11 mi
- Vlacháta12 mi
- Lourdata12 mi
- Karavomylos13 mi
- Divaráta14 mi
- Agía Effimía14 mi
Xi Beach at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 38.160° N, 20.415° E.
- It is 105 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.
- 3.1 mi from Lixoúri.
- The nearest tide station, Otranto, is 171 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Lixuria Ferry Port (3.0 mi).
Questions about Xi BeachQuestions
Where is Xi Beach?
3.1 mi from Lixoúri, in Ionian Islands (Greece). The shore faces south.
What amenities does Xi Beach have?
According to OpenStreetMap: showers and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Xi Beach?
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 Xi Beach?
At 5:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:10 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Xi Beach?
At 7:02 am. First light comes at 6:04 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 2:00–4:00 am, Minor 10:27–11:27 am, Major 2:32–4:32 pm, Minor 7:37–8:37 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Xi Beach?
Overcast, from 59 °F to 71 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northeast (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Xi Beach?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.7 ft waves with a period of 6.4 s from the northwest. The water is 73.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Xi Beach?
The best time to visit Xi Beach 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).