Roccella Ionica tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 11:41 am (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 10:00 am–12:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 74 °F smooth · 5.4 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 1 mph · 65 °F from the NNE, gusts 7 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:17 am–4:58 pm 10 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 7:23 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:23 pm
- Best time to dive 8:40–11:40 am great day · 10/10
Today in Roccella Ionica there are high tides at 4:11 am (0.9 ft) and 4:18 pm (0.7 ft) and low tides at 11:41 am and 11:22 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:41 am. The sun rises at 6:17 am and sets at 4:58 pm: 10 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:23 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:17 am to 3:17 am and from 1:49 pm to 3:49 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the north-northeast (1 mph). Partly cloudy, 65 °F.
Fishing in Roccella Ionica today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:49–3:49 pm
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (0.8 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:20 am to 3:20 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 5:50 am to 6:50 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: common sole, saddled seabream, salema and striped mullet. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Roccella Ionica, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Roccella Ionica
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.1 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.1 ft
1.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand
Roccella Ionica has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 74 °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 Roccella Ionica
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- Spiaggia di Gioiosa 3.7 mi · SW
- 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 Roccella Ionica
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:11 am 0.9 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 11:41 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:18 pm 0.7 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:22 pm 0.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 41 min to low tide at 11:41 am.
In Roccella Ionica 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 18 (-0.3 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 | 6:17 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 4:11 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:41 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 4:18 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 11:22 pm · 0.3 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:17 am · 1:49 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:18 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 5:01 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 12:43 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 5:07 pm · 0.6 ft | — | 76% | Major periods 2:21 am · 2:53 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:19 am · 4:56 pm | Low tide 12:23 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:31 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 1:57 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:21 pm · 0.6 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:25 am · 3:55 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:20 am · 4:55 pm | Low tide 1:46 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:23 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 3:18 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:22 pm · 0.6 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:24 am · 4:51 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:22 am · 4:54 pm | Low tide 3:23 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:46 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 4:31 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:55 pm · 0.6 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:18 am · 5:43 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:23 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 4:54 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:52 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 5:30 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:56 pm · 0.7 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:07 am · 6:31 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:24 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 6:01 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:42 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 6:17 pm · 0.2 ft | — | 23% | Major periods 6:54 am · 7:16 pm | Low |
▲ 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 Reggio Calabria station (TICON-4), 43 mi from Roccella Ionica. 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 Roccella Ionica
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats 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: 1.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-northeast (slight).
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 72.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.5 °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 8:59 am (local time).
Surf in Roccella Ionica today
Surf today
Poor- 0.8–1.2 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.3 ft swell at 5 s from the east-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 5:50 am · sunrise 6:17 am · sunset 4:58 pm · last light 5:26 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 73.9 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 7 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 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 Roccella Ionica today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.1 ft swell at 4 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.9 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.9 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:26 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 7:23 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:40 am to 11:40 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Roccella Ionica 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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- Wreck 1.9 mi
- Diving Center Megale Hellas 3.6 mi
- Diving Center Punta Stilo 11 mi
- Lungomare Di Monasterace 12 mi
- Diving Center Punta Stilo ASCS 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
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 Roccella Ionica
Now in Roccella Ionica
- Low / high
- 60 / 68 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 58%
- Humidity
- 53%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 25 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 31
- 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: −0.04 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 62° | 62° | 61° | 65° | 68° | 68° | 65° | 62° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NW | 6 NNW | 5 NNW | 1 NNE | 7 S | 8 S | 2 WNW | 7 NNW |
| Gusts | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 5 | 11 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 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 |
- 9:00 am 65° 1 NNE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 68° 7 S 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 68° 8 S 0.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 2 WNW 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 62° 7 NNW 0.6 ft
- 12:00 am 61° 7 NNW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 60° 6 N 0.4 ft
- 6:00 am 58° 6 N 0.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 60 / 68 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 65 °F | 7 mph NNE | 0.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 57 / 66 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 58 / 65 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 63 °F | 14 mph WNW | 1.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 67 °F | 8 mph NW | 0.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 58 / 64 °F | 4 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 64 °F | 6 mph NE | 2.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 63 °F | 10 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 65 °F | 8 mph NE | 3.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 65 °F | 11 mph NE | 5.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 68 °F | 8 mph NNE | 7.9 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 66 °F | 8 mph NNE | 7.3 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 54 / 62 °F | 5 mph NNE | 5.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Light showers 58° / 65° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 57° / 66° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 58° / 65° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 57° / 63° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 52° / 67° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 58° / 64° 1.2 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 56° / 64° 2.2 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 on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.0 °F; normal high: 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 8:59 am (local time).
The sun in Roccella Ionica
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:19 am
- Full dark 5:57 pm
- Civil dawn 5:50 am
- Civil dusk 5:26 pm
- Solar noon 11:38 am (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 41 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:21 pm
- Full dark 5:57 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,651 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Roccella Ionica
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:17–3:17 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:49–3:49 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:44–10:44 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:53–7:53 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 · 9:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Roccella Ionica
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Porto delle Grazie 2.1 mi
- Marina 6.6 mi
- Joniopesca.com - Miami IFC 3.1 mi
- Jonio Pesca 4.0 mi
- Center Sport 4.0 mi
- Joniopesca.com - Miami Ifc 5.4 mi
- Armeria del corso 6.6 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.45 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.8 mi.
From the shoreline (1,250 ft from Roccella Ionica) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.45 mi
- 66 ft deep0.7 mi
- 164 ft deep1.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.45 mi and 66 ft at 0.7 mi 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.
Tides near Roccella IonicaTides nearby
- Marina di Gioiosa Ionica3.8 mi
- Caulonia Marina4.0 mi
- Siderno6.5 mi
- Riace Marina8.7 mi
- Locri9.4 mi
- Bivongi12 mi
- Monasterace Marina12 mi
- Guardavalle Marina15 mi
- Ardore Marina15 mi
- Bovalino17 mi
Roccella Ionica at a glance
- Town or city of about 6,004 people. Coordinates: 38.321° N, 16.397° E.
- It is 43 mi east of Reggio Calabria, the main place in Calabria. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Reggio Calabria.
- The nearest tide station, Reggio Calabria, is 43 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Marina di Roccella (2.1 mi).
Questions about Roccella IonicaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Roccella Ionica?
At 4:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Roccella Ionica?
At 6:18 am. First light comes at 5:20 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:17–3:17 am, Minor 9:44–10:44 am, Major 1:49–3:49 pm, Minor 6:53–7:53 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Roccella Ionica?
Overcast, from 60 °F to 68 °F, with a light air from the north-northeast (1 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Roccella Ionica?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 5.4 s from the east-northeast. The water is 74.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Roccella Ionica?
The best time to visit Roccella Ionica is from May to July: highs of 74 °F to 88 °F, about 4 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: Reggio Calabria 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).