Marsala tides today
- Tide now 0.3 ft ↑ rising · high 6:08 am (0.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:10–4:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 69 °F smooth · 4.6 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 2 mph · 60 °F from the E, gusts 5 · overcast
- Sun 6:32 am–5:15 pm 10 h 43 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 7:42 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:42 pm
- Best time to dive 8:50–11:50 am great day · 10/10
Today in Marsala there are high tides at 6:08 am (0.7 ft) and 4:48 pm (0.5 ft) and low tides at 11:51 am and 11:12 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:08 am. The sun rises at 6:32 am and sets at 5:15 pm: 10 h 43 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:42 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:33 am to 3:33 am and from 2:06 pm to 4:06 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a light air from the east (2 mph). Overcast, 60 °F.
Fishing in Marsala today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:06–4:06 pm
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light offshore wind (8 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, 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:10 am to 7:10 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: salema, common two-banded seabream, white seabream and saddled seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Marsala, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Marsala
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 69 °F (cool)
- Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 69 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Marsala has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine and a calm sea, though with cool air and 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 Marsala
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Marsala.
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Webcams near Marsala
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Tides in Marsala
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 6:08 am 0.7 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:51 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:48 pm 0.5 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:12 pm 0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 39 min to high tide at 6:08 am.
In Marsala 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 February 16 (-0.2 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 | 6:32 am · 5:15 pm | High tide 6:08 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 11:51 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:48 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 11:12 pm · 0.2 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:33 am · 2:06 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:33 am · 5:14 pm | High tide 7:18 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 11:50 pm · 0.3 ft | — | — | 76% | Major periods 2:38 am · 3:10 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:34 am · 5:13 pm | High tide 8:47 am · 0.6 ft | — | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:41 am · 4:11 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:35 am · 5:12 pm | Low tide 12:57 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:26 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 6:49 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:29 pm · 0.4 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:40 am · 5:08 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:37 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 4:38 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:45 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 6:59 pm · 0.3 ft | — | 43% | Major periods 5:34 am · 5:59 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:38 am · 5:10 pm | High tide 12:35 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 6:06 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:35 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 7:15 pm · 0.3 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:24 am · 6:47 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:39 am · 5:09 pm | High tide 1:13 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 6:55 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:12 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 7:33 pm · 0.2 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:10 am · 7:33 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 Sciacca station (TICON-4), 53 mi from Marsala. 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 Marsala
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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: 8.1 ft with a period of 7 s, from the northwest (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 67.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 12:28 am (local time).
Surf in Marsala today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.8 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:05 am · sunrise 6:32 am · sunset 5:15 pm · last light 5:42 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 68.9 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:05 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, 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 Marsala today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.6 ft swell at 4 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.4 mph current toward the north-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 68.9 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:42 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 7:42 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 Marsala 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 1.0 mi
- Wreck 9.7 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Riserva Isole dello Stagnone di Marsala 5.3 mi
- Pinna Nobilis Divers Club 7.1 mi
- Trapani SUB 10 mi
- Diving Center Saracen Favignana 10 mi
- Scuba Diving Egadi Favignana 11 mi
- Water Experience 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 Marsala
Now in Marsala
- Low / high
- 57 / 71 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 21 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 37
- 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: −0.06 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 61° | 59° | 58° | 65° | 71° | 71° | 66° | 62° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 E | 3 E | 3 E | 2 E | 5 NW | 8 NNW | 5 NNE | 2 E |
| Gusts | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 5 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 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 61° 2 E 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 59° 3 E 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 58° 3 E 0.8 ft
- 9:00 am 65° 2 E 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 71° 5 NW 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 8 NNW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 66° 5 NNE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 62° 2 E 0.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 57 / 71 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 71 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 54 / 69 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 55 / 65 °F | 13 mph NNW | 2.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 59 / 62 °F | 17 mph NW | 8.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 60 / 65 °F | 16 mph NW | 7.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 68 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 52 / 67 °F | 5 mph SSE | 2.3 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 64 °F | 7 mph E | 1.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 67 °F | 7 mph NE | 2.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 52 / 66 °F | 5 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 67 °F | 8 mph SE | 2.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 67 °F | 18 mph SE | 4.3 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 65 / 69 °F | 17 mph S | 5.1 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 56° / 71° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 54° / 69° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 55° / 65° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 59° / 62° 8.1 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 60° / 65° 7.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 57° / 68° 3.6 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 52° / 67° 2.3 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 on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 12:28 am (local time).
The sun in Marsala
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:34 am
- Full dark 6:13 pm
- Civil dawn 6:05 am
- Civil dusk 5:42 pm
- Solar noon 11:54 am (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 43 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:38 pm
- Full dark 6:13 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,385 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Marsala
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:33–3:33 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:06–4:06 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:59–10:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:12–8:12 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 Marsala
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.8 mi
- Alemar Fishing & Sport 0.4 mi
- Pesca Sub Nautica Bianco S.n.c. 0.5 mi
- AP 0.8 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 0.4 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.9 mi.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Marsala) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 mi
- 33 ft deep0.9 mi
- 66 ft deep2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 9.5 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer 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 0.9 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Marsala lighthouse 0.8 mi south
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(2) W 10s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 62 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 62 ft
- Built
- 1885
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near MarsalaTides nearby
- Petrosino6.9 mi
- Marausa11 mi
- Favignana11 mi
- Mazara del Vallo13 mi
- Trapani16 mi
- Casa Santa17 mi
- Tonnara di Bonagia20 mi
- Tre Fontane22 mi
- Triscina24 mi
- Marinella26 mi
Marsala at a glance
- Town or city of about 77,915 people. Coordinates: 37.799° N, 12.437° E.
- It is 55 mi southwest of Palermo, the main place in Sicily. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 4 min later than in Palermo.
- The nearest tide station, Sciacca, is 53 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Porto turistico Marsala (0.8 mi).
Questions about MarsalaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Marsala?
At 5:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:42 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Marsala?
At 6:33 am. First light comes at 5:35 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 1:33–3:33 am, Minor 9:59–10:59 am, Major 2:06–4:06 pm, Minor 7:12–8:12 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Marsala?
Overcast, from 57 °F to 71 °F, with a light air from the east (2 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Marsala?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 4.6 s from the northwest. The water is 68.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Marsala?
The best time to visit Marsala is from May to August: highs of 73 °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: Sciacca 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).