Kos tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↓ falling · low 6:04 am (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:30–3:30 am average day · 5/10
- Beach day 2:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 75 °F smooth · 5.0 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 62 °F from the NE, gusts 11 · light showers
- Sun 6:32 am–5:17 pm 10 h 45 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 7:43 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:43 pm
- Best time to dive 8:50–11:50 am great day · 9/10
Today in Kos there are high tides at 11:59 am (0.8 ft) and 11:53 pm (1.1 ft) and low tides at 6:04 am and 5:26 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:04 am. The sun rises at 6:32 am and sets at 5:17 pm: 10 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:43 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:31 am to 3:31 am and from 2:04 pm to 4:04 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph). Light showers, 62 °F.
Fishing in Kos today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:31–3:31 am
- Steady pressure (29.80 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (1.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 am to 3:30 am, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, with a major period. Also good from 6:00 am to 7:10 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: gilthead seabream, European sea bass, sharpsnout seabream and common dentex. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Kos, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Kos
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- Water at 75 °F (nice)
- Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
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 75 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Kos has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, a calm sea and water at 75 °F, though with cool air and light offshore wind.
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 Kos
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- C Food n’Mood 1.0 mi · E
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Lambi beach 2.0 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Psalidi 2.5 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Faros 3.1 mi · E
- Parking
- Θερμά 3.7 mi · SE
- Parking
- Achinos Beach 3.8 mi · E
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Karnagio Beach 3.9 mi · W
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
- Agios Fokas Beach 4.3 mi · SE
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 Kos
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Tides in Kos
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 6:04 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:59 am 0.8 ft
- ▼ Low tide 5:26 pm 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:53 pm 1.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 15 min to low tide at 6:04 am.
In Kos the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.7 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 August 13 (1.5 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (0.0 ft).
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:32 am · 5:17 pm | Low tide 6:04 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:59 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 5:26 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:53 pm · 1.1 ft | 86% | Major periods 1:31 am · 2:04 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:33 am · 5:16 pm | Low tide 7:00 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:04 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 6:04 pm · 0.5 ft | — | 77% | Major periods 2:36 am · 3:08 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:34 am · 5:15 pm | High tide 12:43 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 8:17 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:29 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 6:55 pm · 0.6 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:39 am · 4:09 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:35 am · 5:14 pm | High tide 1:56 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:11 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 4:25 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 8:55 pm · 0.7 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:38 am · 5:06 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:36 am · 5:13 pm | High tide 3:45 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:51 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 6:33 pm · 0.8 ft | Low tide 11:35 pm · 0.7 ft | 44% | Major periods 5:33 am · 5:58 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:37 am · 5:12 pm | High tide 6:03 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 12:44 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 7:12 pm · 0.9 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:22 am · 6:46 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:38 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 1:09 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 7:12 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 1:21 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 7:42 pm · 1.0 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:09 am · 7:31 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). 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 Antalya station (TICON-4), 184 mi from Kos. 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 Kos
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 2.5 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south (slight).
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 (+3.3 °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 1:50 am (local time).
Diving in Kos today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 1.0 ft swell at 3 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (6 mph)
- 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: fair. Rain (0.95 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 74.7 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:44 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 7:43 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 am to 11:50 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Kos 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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- Uçak Batığı 10 mi
- Büyük Resif 10 mi
- Aksona 12 mi
- SilentExplorers 0.2 mi
- Mitis Blue Domes Water Port 8.2 mi
- Fethiye Ölü Deniz 8.6 mi
- Divetalia Diving Center 9.6 mi
- Erman Dive Centre 9.7 mi
- Tekne Koyu 9.8 mi
- Aquapro Dive Center 10 mi
- Kos Diving 11 mi
- Happy Bubbles Dive Center 12 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
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Weather in Kos
Now in Kos
- Low / high
- 61 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.34 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 60 °F
- Visibility
- 8.7 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 37
- 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 (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.22 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 | Light rain | Light showers | Light showers | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 62° | 62° | 61° | 64° | 68° | 69° | 67° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 NNE | 9 ENE | 6 NNE | 4 NNW | 8 NNW | 11 NW | 9 NW | 6 NNW |
| Gusts | 6 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.04 in | 0.09 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 62° 9 ENE 1.5 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 6 NNE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 64° 4 NNW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 68° 8 NNW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 11 NW 1.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 67° 9 NW 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 67° 6 NNW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 66° 6 NNW 1.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 61 / 69 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 65 / 71 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 65 / 68 °F | 7 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 65 / 68 °F | 11 mph SE | 0.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 69 °F | 12 mph SE | 2.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 64 / 71 °F | 16 mph SSE | 2.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 59 / 67 °F | 11 mph E | 2.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 64 °F | 18 mph NNW | 3.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 60 °F | 19 mph NNW | 3.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 57 °F | 20 mph NNW | 5.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 62 °F | 15 mph N | 4.9 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 62 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.5 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 62 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 53 / 64 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.4 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 65° / 71° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Thunderstorm 65° / 68° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Thunderstorm 65° / 68° 0.4 ft
- Mon 2 Thunderstorm 63° / 69° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 64° / 71° 2.5 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 59° / 67° 2.4 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 57° / 64° 3.5 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit cooler, a bit wetter and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.3 °F; normal high: 74 °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 1:50 am (local time).
The sun in Kos
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:34 am
- Full dark 6:14 pm
- Civil dawn 6:05 am
- Civil dusk 5:44 pm
- Solar noon 11:55 am (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 45 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:41 pm
- Full dark 6:14 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,383 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kos
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:31–3:31 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:04–4:04 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:53–10:53 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:13–8:13 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 Kos
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 7.7 mi
- Visstek Martin 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Kos Harbour 0.2 mi
- Kos Marina 0.8 mi
- D-Marin Turgutreis 7.7 mi
- Saltylife Fishing Equipment 0.8 mi
- Fuel dock 0.9 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 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.65 mi.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Kos) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.65 mi
- 66 ft deep2.7 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 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 0.65 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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
Hüseyinburnu Lighthouse 5.1 mi north
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near KosTides nearby
- Zipári4.7 mi
- Turgutreis8.6 mi
- Peksimet10 mi
- Kardamena11 mi
- Bitez12 mi
- Mastichári12 mi
- Konacık12 mi
- Bodrum13 mi
- Yalıkavak15 mi
- Kálymnos17 mi
Kos at a glance
- Town or city of about 19,244 people. Coordinates: 36.893° N, 27.288° E.
- It is 61 mi northwest of Rhodes, the main place in South Aegean. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 3 min later than in Rhodes.
- The nearest tide station, Antalya, is 184 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Limáni Ko (0.2 mi).
Questions about KosQuestions
What time is sunset today in Kos?
At 5:17 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:44 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kos?
At 6:33 am. First light comes at 5:35 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 1:31–3:31 am, Minor 9:53–10:53 am, Major 2:04–4:04 pm, Minor 7:13–8:13 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kos?
Light showers, from 61 °F to 69 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kos?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 5.0 s from the west-southwest. The water is 74.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kos?
The best time to visit Kos is in September and from May to June: highs of 79 °F to 88 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 11 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: Antalya 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).