San Ferdinando tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 1:06 am (0.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 10:00 am–3:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 71 °F smooth · 3.7 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 53 °F from the ENE, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 6:19 am–5:00 pm 10 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 7:25 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:25 pm
- Best time to dive 11:30 am–2:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in San Ferdinando there are high tides at 1:06 am (0.7 ft) and 1:35 pm (0.6 ft) and low tides at 9:37 am and 9:45 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:06 am. The sun rises at 6:19 am and sets at 5:00 pm: 10 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:25 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:19 am to 3:19 am and from 1:51 pm to 3:51 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-northeast (5 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.
Fishing in San Ferdinando today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:51–3:51 pm
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.5 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 5:50 am to 7:00 am, with sunrise. Also good from 4:50 pm to 5:30 pm, with sunset.
Species with the most records nearby: black scorpionfish, striped red mullet, salema and common sole. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in San Ferdinando, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in San Ferdinando
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.6 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
- Feels like 66 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.6 ft
0.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 71 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
San Ferdinando has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 71 °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 San Ferdinando
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of San Ferdinando.
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Tides in San Ferdinando
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 1:06 am 0.7 ft
- ▼ Low tide 9:37 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:35 pm 0.6 ft
- ▼ Low tide 9:45 pm 0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 18 min to high tide at 1:06 am.
In San Ferdinando the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.5 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 26 (0.8 ft) and the lowest, on March 3 (-0.4 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 | 6:19 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 1:06 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 9:37 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 1:35 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 9:45 pm · 0.2 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:19 am · 1:51 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:21 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 1:49 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 10:20 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:20 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 10:42 pm · 0.2 ft | 76% | Major periods 2:23 am · 2:55 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:22 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 2:39 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 11:10 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:14 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 11:48 pm · 0.3 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:27 am · 3:57 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:23 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 3:45 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 12:19 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 4:33 pm · 0.5 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:26 am · 4:53 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:24 am · 4:56 pm | Low tide 1:03 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:06 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 1:45 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:36 pm · 0.5 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:20 am · 5:45 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:25 am · 4:54 pm | Low tide 2:23 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:34 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 3:08 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:06 pm · 0.6 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:09 am · 6:33 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:26 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 3:42 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:39 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 4:10 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:00 pm · 0.6 ft | 23% | Major periods 6:56 am · 7:18 pm | Medium |
▲ 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 Messina station (TICON-4), 28 mi from San Ferdinando. 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 San Ferdinando
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 5.4 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west (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 (+1.2 °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 San Ferdinando today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.6 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (4 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:52 am · sunrise 6:19 am · sunset 5:00 pm · last light 5:27 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 71.2 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 1 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 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 San Ferdinando today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.5 ft swell at 3 s from the northwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- 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 71.2 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:27 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 7:25 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In San Ferdinando 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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- Jupiter 1.3 mi
- Santa Maria di Capo Vaticano - Loc. Il Fortino 8.5 mi
- MondoBlu Diving. CAPO VATICANO 9.2 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 San Ferdinando
Now in San Ferdinando
- Low / high
- 52 / 68 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 18 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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: −0.04 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 53° | 53° | 52° | 62° | 68° | 68° | 64° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 ENE | 5 ENE | 5 ENE | 3 E | 5 W | 6 WNW | 1 ENE | 4 ENE |
| Gusts | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 7 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 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 53° 5 ENE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 5 ENE 0.8 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 5 ENE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 3 E 0.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 68° 5 W 0.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 68° 6 WNW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 1 ENE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 4 ENE 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 52 / 68 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 68 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 68 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 66 °F | 10 mph WSW | 0.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 59 °F | 20 mph W | 5.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 61 °F | 10 mph SSW | 4.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 61 °F | 6 mph S | 2.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 54 / 65 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 62 °F | 7 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 64 °F | 8 mph E | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 63 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 64 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 62 °F | 6 mph E | 0.9 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 70 °F | 6 mph E | 0.7 ft |
- Fri 30 Fog 51° / 68° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 51° / 68° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 50° / 66° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 51° / 59° 5.4 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 53° / 61° 4.5 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 54° / 61° 2.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 54° / 65° 1.0 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 The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.0 °F; normal high: 72 °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 San Ferdinando
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:21 am
- Full dark 5:59 pm
- Civil dawn 5:52 am
- Civil dusk 5:27 pm
- Solar noon 11:40 am (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 41 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:23 pm
- Full dark 5:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,619 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in San Ferdinando
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:19–3:19 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:51–3:51 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:47–10:47 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:55–7:55 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 San Ferdinando
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 6.7 mi
- Porto di Gioia Tauro 1.7 mi
- Italian Fishing Rosarno 2.9 mi
- Italian Fishing Rosarno 3.6 mi
- Gioia Caccia E Pesca Di Daniel Bevacqua 4.8 mi
- Tackle shop 6.1 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 200 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1,200 ft.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from San Ferdinando) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep100 ft
- 33 ft deep200 ft
- 66 ft deep450 ft
- 164 ft deep1,200 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 49 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 200 ft and 66 ft at 450 ft from shore.
Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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 San FerdinandoTides nearby
- Gioia Tauro4.2 mi
- Nicotera4.6 mi
- Palmi9.3 mi
- San Nicolò11 mi
- Drapia13 mi
- Santa Domenica13 mi
- Tropea13 mi
- Parghelia14 mi
- Ceramida-Pellegrina14 mi
- Bagnara Calabra15 mi
San Ferdinando at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,908 people. Coordinates: 38.484° N, 15.919° E.
- It is 29 mi northeast of Reggio Calabria, the main place in Calabria. The sun rises at the same time and sets 2 min earlier than in Reggio Calabria.
- The nearest tide station, Messina, is 28 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Le Dune Blu (1.2 mi), Port of Gioia Tauro (1.6 mi), Spiaggia Gioia Tauro (3.8 mi).
Questions about San FerdinandoQuestions
What time is sunset today in San Ferdinando?
At 5:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in San Ferdinando?
At 6:21 am. First light comes at 5:22 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 1:19–3:19 am, Minor 9:47–10:47 am, Major 1:51–3:51 pm, Minor 6:55–7:55 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in San Ferdinando?
Overcast, from 52 °F to 68 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (5 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in San Ferdinando?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 3.7 s from the northwest. The water is 71.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit San Ferdinando?
The best time to visit San Ferdinando is from May to August: highs of 74 °F to 87 °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: Messina 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).