Carloforte tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 4:23 am (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:20–4:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–2:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 2.1 ft · 72 °F slight · 6.2 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 2 mph · 63 °F from the W, gusts 5 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:51 am–5:30 pm 10 h 39 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 7:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:54 pm
- Best time to dive 9:10 am–12:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Carloforte there are high tides at 10:50 am (1.0 ft) and 10:16 pm (0.7 ft) and low tides at 4:23 am and 5:29 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:23 am. The sun rises at 6:51 am and sets at 5:30 pm: 10 h 39 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:54 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:51 am to 3:51 am and from 2:23 pm to 4:23 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.1 ft waves. There's a light air from the west (2 mph). Partly cloudy, 63 °F.
Fishing in Carloforte today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:23–4:23 pm
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (2.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:50 am to 3:50 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 6:20 am to 7:30 am, with sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: white seabream, saddled seabream, common two-banded seabream and salema. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Carloforte, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Carloforte
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 71 °F: mild
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
- Swim with care: 2.7 ft waves every 6 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.7 ft
2.7 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 72 °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
Carloforte 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 Carloforte
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- Spiaggia Giunco 1.3 mi · S
- Parking
- Spiaggia Girin 1.8 mi · S
- Parking
- Spiaggia di Tacca Rossa 2.2 mi · N
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Spiaggia Punta Nera 2.3 mi · S
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Spiagga Guidi 2.8 mi · S
- Spiaggia La Caletta 3.0 mi · SW
- Lifeguard
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Spiaggia Sotto Torre 3.9 mi · SE
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Spiaggia le Saline 4.2 mi · SE
- 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the Italian Ministry of Health (Portale Acque).
Webcams near Carloforte
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Tides in Carloforte
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 4:23 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:50 am 1.0 ft
- ▼ Low tide 5:29 pm 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:16 pm 0.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 59 min to low tide at 4:23 am.
In Carloforte the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.8 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 September 10 (1.0 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (-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 | 6:51 am · 5:30 pm | Low tide 4:23 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:50 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 5:29 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:16 pm · 0.7 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:51 am · 2:23 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:52 am · 5:28 pm | Low tide 5:07 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:42 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 6:36 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:58 pm · 0.6 ft | 76% | Major periods 2:55 am · 3:27 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:53 am · 5:27 pm | Low tide 5:56 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:45 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 7:56 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:54 pm · 0.5 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:58 am · 4:28 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:54 am · 5:26 pm | Low tide 6:53 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:07 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 9:29 pm · 0.4 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:57 am · 5:25 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:55 am · 5:25 pm | High tide 1:57 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 8:01 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:36 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:51 pm · 0.3 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:51 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:56 am · 5:24 pm | High tide 4:25 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 9:19 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 4:44 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:45 pm · 0.2 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:41 am · 7:04 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:58 am · 5:23 pm | High tide 5:32 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 10:40 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 5:33 pm · 0.9 ft | — | 23% | Major periods 7:27 am · 7:50 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 Carloforte station (TICON-4), 0.6 mi from Carloforte. 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 Carloforte
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces west 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: 4.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north-northwest (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 (+3.7 °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 3:24 am (local time).
Surf in Carloforte today
Surf today
Poor- 1.7–2.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.7 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 6:23 am · sunrise 6:51 am · sunset 5:30 pm · last light 5:57 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 72.0 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 36 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 5:00 pm to 5:57 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 Carloforte today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.7 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.7 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 72.0 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:57 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 7:54 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:10 am to 12:10 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Carloforte 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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- Kingstonian 1.4 mi
- Renata 4.1 mi
- Ianuaria 5.0 mi
- Isla Diving 0.4 mi
- Carloforte Diving 2.9 mi
- Ajòò Dive 5.9 mi
- Sirena Sardinia Diving School 10 mi
- Diving Coral Reef 10 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 Carloforte
Now in Carloforte
- Low / high
- 60 / 71 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 57%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 60 °F
- Visibility
- 21 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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: −0.05 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 65° | 63° | 62° | 67° | 71° | 71° | 65° | 61° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NNW | 1 WSW | 5 NNW | 1 ENE | 8 NNW | 9 NW | 3 NW | 1 NW |
| Gusts | 8 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 19 | 20 | 9 | 3 |
| Waves | 1.3 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 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 63° 1 WSW 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 62° 5 NNW 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 67° 1 ENE 2.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 71° 8 NNW 2.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 9 NW 2.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 3 NW 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 61° 1 NW 2.3 ft
- 12:00 am 59° 1 N 2.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 60 / 71 °F | 9 mph NNW | 2.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 59 / 73 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 68 °F | 4 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 61 / 66 °F | 13 mph NNW | 3.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 56 / 64 °F | 16 mph N | 4.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 64 °F | 12 mph NNW | 4.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 67 °F | 9 mph E | 3.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 69 °F | 14 mph E | 3.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 67 °F | 13 mph E | 2.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 68 °F | 9 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 67 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 70 °F | 12 mph E | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 73 °F | 9 mph E | 1.9 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 61 / 71 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 59° / 73° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 60° / 68° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 61° / 66° 3.4 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 56° / 64° 4.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 53° / 64° 4.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 51° / 67° 3.9 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 56° / 69° 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a warmer 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 3:24 am (local time).
The sun in Carloforte
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:52 am
- Full dark 6:29 pm
- Civil dawn 6:23 am
- Civil dusk 5:57 pm
- Solar noon 12:10 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 39 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:52 pm
- Full dark 6:29 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,107 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Carloforte
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:51–3:51 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:23–4:23 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:21–11:21 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:24–8:24 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 Carloforte
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Molo San Pietro 0.3 mi
- Molo Agostino Tagliafico 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 5.9 mi
- Boat ramp 5.9 mi
- Boat ramp 7.4 mi
- Porto di Carloforte 0.6 mi
- Portovesme 6.0 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Capo Sandalo Lighthouse 4.3 mi west
- Light
- 4 white flashes every 20 s · Fl(4) W 20s
- Range
- 24 nautical miles (28 mi)
- Light height
- 440 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 98 ft
- Built
- 1864
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near CarloforteTides nearby
All places in Sardinia, A to Z (384) → San Pietro Island tides →Carloforte at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,560 people. Coordinates: 39.141° N, 8.304° E.
- It is 44 mi west of Cagliari, the main place in Sardinia. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 3 min later than in Cagliari.
- The nearest tide station, Carloforte, is 0.6 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Spiaggia di Girin (1.8 mi), Spiaggia di Guidi (2.8 mi), Spiaggia dello Spalmatore (3.0 mi), Spiaggia di Isola Piana (3.5 mi).
Questions about CarloforteQuestions
What time is sunset today in Carloforte?
At 5:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:57 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Carloforte?
At 6:52 am. First light comes at 5:53 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 1:51–3:51 am, Minor 10:21–11:21 am, Major 2:23–4:23 pm, Minor 7:24–8:24 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Carloforte?
Overcast, from 60 °F to 71 °F, with a light air from the west (2 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Carloforte?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.1 ft waves with a period of 6.2 s from the northwest. The water is 72.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Carloforte?
The best time to visit Carloforte is from May to August: highs of 74 °F to 86 °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: Carloforte 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).