Methóni tides today
- Tide now -0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 11:55 am (-0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:30–4:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 2:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 3.0 ft · 75 °F slight · 6.5 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 1 mph · 65 °F from the WSW, gusts 4 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:54 am–5:39 pm 10 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:07 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:07 pm
- Best time to dive 10:30 am–1:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Methóni there are high tides at 5:08 am (0.2 ft) and 5:50 pm (0.1 ft) and low tides at 11:55 am and 11:16 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:55 am. The sun rises at 6:54 am and sets at 5:39 pm: 10 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:07 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:55 am to 3:55 am and from 2:27 pm to 4:27 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.0 ft waves. There's a light air from the west-southwest (1 mph). Partly cloudy, 65 °F.
Fishing in Methóni today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:55–3:55 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light offshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (4.1 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 3:30 am, combines a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: white seabream, saddled seabream, common two-banded seabream and dusky grouper. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Methóni, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Methóni
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- Water at 75 °F (nice)
- Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 5 mph
Onshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
Methóni 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 75 °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 Methóni
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- Παραλία Μεθώνης 0.2 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Άμμος 2.2 mi · S
- Lampes 2.8 mi · SE
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Κουμπάρες 3.8 mi · SE
- Parking
- Mavrovouni 4.9 mi · E
- Restrooms
- 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
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Webcams near Methóni
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Tides in Methóni
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:08 am 0.2 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 11:55 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:50 pm 0.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:16 pm -0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 0 min to low tide at 11:55 am.
In Methóni the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.4 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 May 16 (0.2 ft) and the lowest, on August 12 (-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 | 6:54 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 5:08 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:55 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 5:50 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:16 pm · -0.1 ft | 86% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:27 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:55 am · 5:38 pm | High tide 5:52 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 12:54 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:58 pm · 0.0 ft | — | 77% | Major periods 2:59 am · 3:31 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:56 am · 5:37 pm | Low tide 12:04 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:46 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 2:12 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:46 pm · 0.0 ft | 66% | Major periods 4:02 am · 4:33 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:57 am · 5:36 pm | Low tide 1:26 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 8:06 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 3:47 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:50 pm · 0.0 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:01 am · 5:29 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:58 am · 5:35 pm | Low tide 3:51 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 9:52 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 5:07 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:59 pm · 0.1 ft | 44% | Major periods 5:56 am · 6:21 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:59 am · 5:34 pm | Low tide 5:36 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:21 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 6:03 pm · -0.2 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:45 am · 7:09 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:00 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 12:43 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 6:39 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:24 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 6:47 pm · -0.2 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:32 am · 7:54 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), 1.4 mi from Methóni. 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 Methóni
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Onshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 6.0 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west-southwest (moderate).
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 cools over the next few days: about 72.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 9:55 am (local time).
Surf in Methóni today
Surf today
Fair- 2.1–3.2 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.3 ft swell at 6 s from the west-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 6:27 am · sunrise 6:54 am · sunset 5:39 pm · last light 6:06 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 74.3 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 66 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:27 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm can also work, with glassy water, 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 Methóni today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 2.7 ft swell at 5 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.5 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 6.0 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 74.3 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:06 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:07 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 7:30 am to 8:20 am, with light wind, though with current.
In Methóni 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 Methóni
Now in Methóni
- Low / high
- 55 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 55%
- Humidity
- 51%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 26 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.05 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 55° | 55° | 55° | 61° | 69° | 70° | 67° | 62° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 N | 6 N | 5 NNE | 1 NNE | 3 WSW | 5 WSW | 4 NW | 4 NE |
| Gusts | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Waves | 4.8 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.1 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.8 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 |
- 9:00 am 61° 1 NNE 3.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 69° 3 WSW 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 70° 5 WSW 2.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 67° 4 NW 2.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 62° 4 NE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 4 NE 1.7 ft
- 3:00 am 60° 5 NE 1.7 ft
- 6:00 am 59° 5 NE 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 55 / 70 °F | 7 mph N | 4.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 59 / 68 °F | 8 mph ESE | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 68 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 64 / 67 °F | 17 mph SE | 1.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 67 °F | 18 mph S | 5.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 61 / 67 °F | 20 mph WNW | 6.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 63 / 66 °F | 15 mph NNW | 5.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 64 °F | 6 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 65 °F | 19 mph ESE | 3.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 63 / 64 °F | 24 mph ESE | 4.5 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 61 / 64 °F | 25 mph ESE | 4.9 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 64 / 68 °F | 26 mph ESE | 4.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 66 °F | 19 mph ENE | 4.1 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 62 / 69 °F | 15 mph NNW | 3.1 ft |
- Fri 30 Light showers 59° / 68° 1.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 60° / 68° 1.7 ft
- Sun 1 Thunderstorm 64° / 67° 1.9 ft
- Mon 2 Thunderstorm 63° / 67° 5.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 61° / 67° 6.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 63° / 66° 5.9 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 60° / 64° 2.8 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 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 (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 9:55 am (local time).
The sun in Methóni
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:57 am
- Full dark 6:37 pm
- Civil dawn 6:27 am
- Civil dusk 6:06 pm
- Solar noon 12:17 pm (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 46 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:03 pm
- Full dark 6:37 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,008 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Methóni
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:55–3:55 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:27–4:27 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:16–11:16 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 Methóni
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.4 mi
- Jetty 6.8 mi
- Boat ramp 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.8 mi
- Tackle shop 5.7 mi
- Allieiz Fishing Shop Pylos 6.5 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 700 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.3 mi.
From the shoreline (700 ft from Methóni) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep550 ft
- 33 ft deep700 ft
- 66 ft deep1,050 ft
- 164 ft deep0.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 7.5 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 700 ft and 66 ft at 1,050 ft from shore.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
S. summit 5.6 mi south
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 20 s · Fl(3) W 20s
- Range
- 18 nautical miles (21 mi)
- Light height
- 381 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 30 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: phare Nisis Pilos (5.9 mi north), phare Sapiéntza (6.1 mi south).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near MethóniTides nearby
- Foinikoúnta5.7 mi
- Pýlos6.5 mi
- Romanós12 mi
- Néa Koróni12 mi
- Koróni14 mi
- Petalídi16 mi
- Filiatrá24 mi
- Kitries25 mi
- Asprochoma26 mi
- Exochikó26 mi
Methóni at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,157 people. Coordinates: 36.820° N, 21.705° E.
- It is 27 mi southwest of Kalamata, the main place in Peloponnese. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 2 min later than in Kalamata.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 1.1 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about MethóniQuestions
What time is sunset today in Methóni?
At 5:39 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:06 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Methóni?
At 6:55 am. First light comes at 5:58 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 1:55–3:55 am, Minor 10:16–11:16 am, Major 2:27–4:27 pm, Minor 7:37–8:37 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Methóni?
Overcast, from 55 °F to 70 °F, with a light air from the west-southwest (1 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Methóni?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.0 ft waves with a period of 6.5 s from the west-northwest. The water is 74.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Methóni?
The best time to visit Methóni 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: 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).