Elafónisos tides today
- Tide now 0.0 ft ↑ rising · high 4:26 am (0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:50–2:30 am fair day · 4/10
- Beach day 2:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 73 °F slight · 5.2 s from the west
- Wind · air 3 mph · 55 °F from the NNW, gusts 10 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:48 am–5:35 pm 10 h 47 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:03 pm
- Best time to dive 9:10 am–12:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Elafónisos there are high tides at 4:26 am (0.2 ft) and 5:34 pm (0.0 ft) and low tides at 11:37 am and 10:19 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:26 am. The sun rises at 6:48 am and sets at 5:35 pm: 10 h 47 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:49 am to 3:49 am and from 2:22 pm to 4:22 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a light air from the north-northwest (3 mph). Partly cloudy, 55 °F.
Fishing in Elafónisos today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:49–3:49 am
- Rising pressure (+0.13 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and some swell (1.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 am to 2:30 am, combines a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, with a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: dusky grouper, common dentex, red mullet and white seabream. October is one of the months when these are seen most: dusky grouper. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Elafónisos, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Elafónisos
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 71 °F: mild
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 72 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Offshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand
Elafónisos has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings little wind, a calm sea and water at 72 °F. 10:00 am to 12:00 pm can also work, with little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °F, though with cool air.
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 Elafónisos
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- Kontogoni Beach 0.2 mi · NW
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Kalogeras Beach 0.5 mi · W
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Πούντα 0.8 mi · N
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Παραλία Νερατζιώνα 1.8 mi · NE
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Lefki Beach 2.2 mi · S
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Kato Nisi beach 2.3 mi · SW
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Sarakiniko Beach 2.5 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Simos Beach 2.8 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- 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
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Tides in Elafónisos
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 4:26 am 0.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:37 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:34 pm 0.0 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:19 pm -0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 37 min to high tide at 4:26 am.
In Elafónisos the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.3 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 June 14 (0.2 ft) and the lowest, on July 14 (-0.2 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 | 6:48 am · 5:35 pm | High tide 4:26 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:37 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 5:34 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 10:19 pm · -0.1 ft | 86% | Major periods 1:49 am · 2:22 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:49 am · 5:34 pm | High tide 5:09 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 12:39 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:56 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 11:02 pm · 0.0 ft | 77% | Major periods 2:54 am · 3:26 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:50 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 6:00 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 1:52 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:57 am · 4:27 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:51 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 7:08 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 3:10 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:56 am · 5:24 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:52 am · 5:31 pm | High tide 8:36 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 4:17 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:30 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 44% | Major periods 5:50 am · 6:16 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:53 am · 5:30 pm | Low tide 4:36 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:06 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 5:11 pm · -0.1 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:40 am · 7:04 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:54 am · 5:29 pm | High tide 12:08 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 5:49 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:17 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 5:55 pm · -0.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:27 am · 7:49 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), 1.3 mi from Elafónisos. 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 Elafónisos
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.7 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 4.3 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west-southwest (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 warmer than normal for late October (+3.0 °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 12:48 am (local time).
Surf in Elafónisos today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.9 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:22 am · sunrise 6:48 am · sunset 5:35 pm · last light 6:01 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 71.4 °F–72.7 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 3 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:22 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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 Elafónisos today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.6 ft swell at 5 s from the west: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.5 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 71.4–72.7 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:01 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:03 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:10 am to 12:10 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Elafónisos 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 Elafónisos
Now in Elafónisos
- Low / high
- 54 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 54%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 19 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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: +0.14 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 55° | 54° | 56° | 64° | 69° | 70° | 67° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 N | 4 NNE | 3 WNW | 4 W | 6 N | 1 NNE | 1 SW | 1 NE |
| Gusts | 8 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 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 55° 3 N 1.8 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 4 NNE 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 56° 3 WNW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 64° 4 W 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 69° 6 N 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 70° 1 NNE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 67° 1 SW 1.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 1 NE 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 54 / 70 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 60 / 69 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 65 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 62 / 67 °F | 7 mph SE | 0.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 69 °F | 21 mph SW | 3.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 63 / 69 °F | 18 mph WSW | 4.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 62 / 69 °F | 13 mph W | 4.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 63 °F | 16 mph NE | 3.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 59 °F | 18 mph NE | 2.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 55 / 57 °F | 22 mph NE | 3.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 55 / 59 °F | 20 mph NE | 3.0 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 62 °F | 9 mph N | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 65 °F | 5 mph NW | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 57 / 66 °F | 14 mph WNW | 2.6 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 60° / 69° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 62° / 65° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Thunderstorm 62° / 67° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Thunderstorm 64° / 69° 3.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 63° / 69° 4.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 62° / 69° 4.3 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 59° / 63° 3.7 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 wind today. 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 12:48 am (local time).
The sun in Elafónisos
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:51 am
- Full dark 6:32 pm
- Civil dawn 6:22 am
- Civil dusk 6:01 pm
- Solar noon 12:12 pm (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 47 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:59 pm
- Full dark 6:32 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,093 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Elafónisos
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:49–3:49 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:22–4:22 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:10–11:10 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 Elafónisos
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 7.1 mi
- Boat ramp 9.1 mi
- Αλιευτικό Καταφύγιο Μαραθιά Ελίκας 7.1 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 800 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 2.7 mi.
From the shoreline (1,100 ft from Elafónisos) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep800 ft
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep0.8 mi
- 164 ft deep2.7 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 800 ft): 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.4 mi and 66 ft at 0.8 mi from shore.
The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near ElafónisosTides nearby
- Neápoli4.5 mi
- Velanidia9.5 mi
- Géfyra13 mi
- Monemvasía13 mi
- Káto Glykóvrysi25 mi
- Cythera25 mi
- Kalývia27 mi
- Kokkála28 mi
- Gytheion29 mi
- Vátheia29 mi
Elafónisos at a glance
- Town or city of about 745 people. Coordinates: 36.508° N, 22.979° E.
- It is 60 mi southeast of Kalamata, the main place in Peloponnese. The sun rises 4 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Kalamata.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 0.6 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about ElafónisosQuestions
What time is sunset today in Elafónisos?
At 5:35 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:01 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Elafónisos?
At 6:49 am. First light comes at 5:52 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 1:49–3:49 am, Minor 10:10–11:10 am, Major 2:22–4:22 pm, Minor 7:33–8:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Elafónisos?
Overcast, from 54 °F to 70 °F, with a light air from the north-northwest (3 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Elafónisos?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 5.2 s from the west. The water is 72.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Elafónisos?
The best time to visit Elafónisos is from May to September: highs of 74 °F to 88 °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: 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).