Pláka tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 2:53 am (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:40–3:30 am average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 9:00 am–2:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 2.5 ft · 68 °F slight · 3.9 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 60 °F from the NNW, gusts 20 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:43 am–5:29 pm 10 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 7:56 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:56 pm
- Best time to dive 6:40–9:30 am average day · 6/10
Today in Pláka there is high tide at 2:53 am (0.1 ft) and low tide at 10:52 am. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:53 am. The sun rises at 6:43 am and sets at 5:29 pm: 10 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:56 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:43 am to 3:43 am and from 2:16 pm to 4:16 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northwest (9 mph). Partly cloudy, 60 °F.
Fishing in Pláka today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:43–3:43 am
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (2.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 am to 3:30 am, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 6:20 am to 7:20 am, with sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: white seabream, common two-banded seabream, saddled seabream and salema. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Pláka, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Pláka
Is it a beach day?
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 69 °F (cool)
- Cloudy (91% cloud cover)
- Feels like 63 °F: chilly for the beach
- 90% chance of rain
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy water
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.7 ft
4.7 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 69 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate onshore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand
Pláka 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 Pláka
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- Plathiena 0.9 mi · NW
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Firopotamos 1.0 mi · N
- Parking
- Tourkothalassa 1.3 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Gerania 1.5 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Lagadha 1.7 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Nerodafni 1.7 mi · N
- Kampanes 1.8 mi · N
- Sarakiniko 2.0 mi · E
- Parking
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 Pláka
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Tides in Pláka
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 2:53 am 0.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:52 am -0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 8 min to high tide at 2:53 am.
In Pláka 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 December 24 (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 | 6:43 am · 5:29 pm | High tide 2:53 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 10:52 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | 86% | Major periods 1:43 am · 2:16 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:44 am · 5:28 pm | High tide 3:34 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:54 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | 77% | Major periods 2:48 am · 3:20 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:45 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 4:24 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 1:07 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:51 am · 4:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:46 am · 5:26 pm | High tide 5:35 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 2:22 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:18 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:47 am · 5:24 pm | High tide 7:02 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 3:22 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | 44% | Major periods 5:44 am · 6:10 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:48 am · 5:23 pm | High tide 8:20 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 4:07 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:08 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:34 am · 6:58 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:49 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 4:51 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 9:26 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 4:44 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:30 pm · 0.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:21 am · 7:43 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 Pláka. 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 Pláka
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.3 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 north 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.7 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north (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 about normal for late October.
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 1:46 am (local time).
Surf in Pláka today
Surf today
Poor- 2.3–3.5 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 0.8 ft swell at 5 s from the southwest, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- 3.3 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Light onshore wind (10 mph): a bit of chop
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 6:16 am · sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 5:29 pm · last light 5:55 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 68.4 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 28 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:16 am to 10:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore wind.
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 Pláka today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 3.7 ft surface waves
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 1.3 mph current toward the southwest, strong (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 68.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:55 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 7:56 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 9:30 am, lines up with light wind, though with current. Also worth a look from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, with the sun high, though with waves, moderate wind and current.
In Pláka 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 Pláka
Now in Pláka
- Low / high
- 59 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 96%
- Clouds
- 64%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 20 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 32
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.19 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 59° | 61° | 61° | 64° | 67° | 65° | 64° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 N | 11 NNW | 11 NNW | 15 NNW | 15 N | 17 N | 11 N | 9 N |
| Gusts | 26 | 20 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 26 | 22 |
| Waves | 2.3 ft | 2.7 ft | 3.1 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.6 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 61° 11 NNW 2.7 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 11 NNW 3.1 ft
- 9:00 am 64° 15 NNW 4.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 67° 15 N 4.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 17 N 4.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 11 N 4.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 9 N 3.6 ft
- 12:00 am 65° 8 NNW 3.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 59 / 67 °F | 17 mph NNW | 4.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 63 / 69 °F | 9 mph N | 3.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 68 °F | 7 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 63 / 69 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 65 / 69 °F | 19 mph SW | 2.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 64 / 68 °F | 21 mph SW | 4.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 63 / 67 °F | 19 mph W | 4.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 63 °F | 18 mph NNE | 5.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 59 °F | 21 mph NNE | 5.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 56 / 57 °F | 26 mph NNE | 4.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 57 / 60 °F | 27 mph NNE | — | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 60 °F | 17 mph NNW | — | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 63 °F | 4 mph NW | — | |
| Wed 11 | 58 / 64 °F | 3 mph SW | — |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 63° / 69° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 62° / 68° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Thunderstorm 63° / 69° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 65° / 69° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 64° / 68° 4.4 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 63° / 67° 4.3 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 60° / 63° 5.5 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: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.5 °F; normal high: 70 °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 1:46 am (local time).
The sun in Pláka
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:46 am
- Full dark 6:26 pm
- Civil dawn 6:16 am
- Civil dusk 5:55 pm
- Solar noon 12:06 pm (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 46 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:53 pm
- Full dark 6:26 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,190 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Pláka
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:43–3:43 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:16–4:16 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:05–11:05 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:26–8:26 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 Pláka
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Παλαίος Μόλος Ψάθης 9.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Γλίστρα Ψάθης 9.2 mi
- Marina 1.4 mi
- Μαρίνα Ψάθης (Κιμώλου) 9.2 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 500 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.5 mi.
From the shoreline (1.9 mi from Pláka) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep340 ft
- 33 ft deep500 ft
- 66 ft deep1,300 ft
- 164 ft deep1.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 15 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 500 ft and 66 ft at 1,300 ft from shore.
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
phare de Milos 2.7 mi northwest
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near PlákaTides nearby
- Mílos0.2 mi
- Tripiti0.5 mi
- Adamantas1.9 mi
- Zefyría4.8 mi
- Kímolos9.2 mi
- Kamares22 mi
- Apollonía23 mi
- Kastro24 mi
- Folégandros29 mi
- Sérifos29 mi
Pláka at a glance
- Town or city of about 902 people. Coordinates: 36.744° N, 24.423° E.
- It is 212 mi west of Rhodes, the main place in South Aegean. The sun rises 16 min later and sets 15 min later than in Rhodes.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 0.7 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Tourkothálassa (1.3 mi), Geraniá (1.5 mi), Lagkada Beach (1.7 mi), Nerodáfni (1.8 mi).
Questions about PlákaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Pláka?
At 5:29 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:55 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Pláka?
At 6:44 am. First light comes at 5:47 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 1:43–3:43 am, Minor 10:05–11:05 am, Major 2:16–4:16 pm, Minor 7:26–8:26 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Pláka?
Overcast, from 59 °F to 67 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northwest (9 mph) and a 96% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Pláka?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.5 ft waves with a period of 3.9 s from the northwest. The water is 68.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Pláka?
The best time to visit Pláka is from May to September: highs of 74 °F to 85 °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).