Donnalucata tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↑ rising · high 4:32 am (0.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:00–4:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 10:00 am–3:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.1 ft · 72 °F smooth · 4.0 s from the west
- Wind · air 8 mph · 62 °F from the NE, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 6:22 am–5:08 pm 10 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 7:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:37 pm
- Best time to dive 8:50–11:50 am great day · 10/10
Today in Donnalucata there are high tides at 4:32 am (0.8 ft) and 4:34 pm (0.6 ft) and low tides at 11:01 am and 10:35 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:32 am. The sun rises at 6:22 am and sets at 5:08 pm: 10 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:37 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:24 am to 3:24 am and from 1:56 pm to 3:56 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph). Overcast, 62 °F.
Fishing in Donnalucata today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:56–3:56 pm
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:20 am to 3:20 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:00 am to 7:00 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic bluefin tuna, white seabream, common two-banded seabream and salema. October is one of the months when these are seen most: white seabream and common two-banded seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Donnalucata, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Donnalucata
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 70 °F: mild
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Donnalucata has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings a calm sea and water at 73 °F, though with 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 Donnalucata
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- Spiaggia Donnalucata 0.5 mi · NW
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Spiaggia Pezza Filippa 0.6 mi · SE
- Showers
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Lido Spinasanta 1.6 mi · SE
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa Grande 2.1 mi · W
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Spiaggia di Cava D'Aliga 3.4 mi · SE
- Showers
- 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 Donnalucata
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Tides in Donnalucata
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 4:32 am 0.8 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:01 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:34 pm 0.6 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:35 pm 0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 21 min to high tide at 4:32 am.
In Donnalucata 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 November 24 (0.9 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (-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 | 6:22 am · 5:08 pm | High tide 4:32 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 11:01 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 4:34 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 10:35 pm · 0.2 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:24 am · 1:56 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:23 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 5:22 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 12:07 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 5:31 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 11:19 pm · 0.3 ft | 76% | Major periods 2:29 am · 3:01 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:24 am · 5:06 pm | High tide 6:35 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 1:40 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:57 pm · 0.5 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 3:32 am · 4:02 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:25 am · 5:05 pm | Low tide 12:21 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:28 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 3:20 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:55 pm · 0.5 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:31 am · 4:59 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:26 am · 5:04 pm | Low tide 3:28 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:02 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 4:34 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:52 pm · 0.6 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:25 am · 5:50 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:27 am · 5:03 pm | Low tide 5:14 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:07 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 5:27 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:00 am · 0.6 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:15 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:28 am · 5:02 pm | Low tide 6:07 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:56 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 6:09 pm · 0.3 ft | — | 23% | Major periods 7:01 am · 7:23 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 Catania station (TICON-4), 57 mi from Donnalucata. 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 Donnalucata
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 5.2 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 cools over the next few days: about 71.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 4:11 am (local time).
Surf in Donnalucata today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.7 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:55 am · sunrise 6:22 am · sunset 5:08 pm · last light 5:34 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 72.3 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- 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 Donnalucata today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.6 ft swell at 4 s from the west: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the west-northwest, 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 72.3 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:34 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 7:37 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 Donnalucata 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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- Chios Reefer 9.6 mi
- Zona Speciale di Conservazione - C. Religione ITA080008 5.4 mi
- Suttakkua Diving 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
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 Donnalucata
Now in Donnalucata
- Low / high
- 61 / 71 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 71%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 24 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 61° | 62° | 62° | 67° | 71° | 71° | 67° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NE | 8 NE | 8 NE | 8 ENE | 6 SE | 4 SSW | 3 NNW | 6 NE |
| Gusts | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
| Waves | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 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 |
- 6:00 am 62° 8 NE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 67° 8 ENE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 71° 6 SE 0.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 4 SSW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 67° 3 NNW 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 6 NE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 63° 6 NNE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 7 NNE 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 61 / 71 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 60 / 72 °F | 8 mph NE | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 70 °F | 8 mph NE | 0.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 59 / 63 °F | 12 mph NW | 2.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 56 / 65 °F | 27 mph WNW | 4.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 68 °F | 16 mph WNW | 5.2 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 58 / 69 °F | 11 mph NW | 3.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 68 °F | 6 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 65 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 57 / 65 °F | 14 mph NE | 2.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 64 °F | 15 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 66 °F | 8 mph NE | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 67 °F | 7 mph W | 1.9 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 62 / 71 °F | 17 mph SW | 4.2 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 60° / 72° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 60° / 70° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 59° / 63° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 56° / 65° 4.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 56° / 68° 5.2 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 58° / 69° 3.1 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 55° / 68° 1.2 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 agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (73 °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 4:11 am (local time).
The sun in Donnalucata
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:25 am
- Full dark 6:05 pm
- Civil dawn 5:55 am
- Civil dusk 5:34 pm
- Solar noon 11:45 am (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 46 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:32 pm
- Full dark 6:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,533 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Donnalucata
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:24–3:24 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:56–3:56 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:46–10:46 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:07–8:07 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 Donnalucata
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.4 mi
- Jetty 2.0 mi
- Jetty 5.4 mi
- Jetty 8.4 mi
- Boat ramp 5.3 mi
- Boat ramp 5.4 mi
- Boat ramp 6.1 mi
- Porto Francesco Nigito 0.4 mi
- Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa 5.4 mi
- Approdo di Casuzze 6.6 mi
- Predator 0.1 mi
- Pianeta Mare 3.4 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (500 ft from Donnalucata) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 mi
- 33 ft deep1 mi
- 66 ft deep2.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.4 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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 DonnalucataTides nearby
- Cava d'Aliga3.5 mi
- Marina di Ragusa5.0 mi
- Sampieri6.1 mi
- Punta Secca8.4 mi
- Pozzallo12 mi
- Scoglitti15 mi
- Pachino25 mi
- Marzamemi26 mi
- Portopalo di Capo Passero28 mi
- Avola29 mi
Donnalucata at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,172 people. Coordinates: 36.761° N, 14.640° E.
- It is 117 mi southeast of Palermo, the main place in Sicily. The sun rises 7 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Palermo.
- The nearest tide station, Catania, is 57 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about DonnalucataQuestions
What time is sunset today in Donnalucata?
At 5:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Donnalucata?
At 6:23 am. First light comes at 5:26 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 1:24–3:24 am, Minor 9:46–10:46 am, Major 1:56–3:56 pm, Minor 7:07–8:07 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Donnalucata?
Overcast, from 61 °F to 71 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Donnalucata?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.1 ft waves with a period of 4.0 s from the west. The water is 72.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Donnalucata?
The best time to visit Donnalucata is from May to August: highs of 74 °F to 87 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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: Catania 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).