Messina tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↑ rising · high 1:06 am (0.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 1:50–3:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 72 °F smooth · 3.0 s from the north
- Wind · air 3 mph · 63 °F from the W, gusts 10 · overcast
- Sun 6:19 am–5:03 pm 10 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 6:27 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:27 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:40–11:40 am great day · 10/10
Today in Messina there are high tides at 12:27 am (0.7 ft) and 12:54 pm (0.7 ft) and low tides at 8:59 am and 8:56 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 5:03 pm: 10 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:27 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:17 am to 2:17 am and from 12:48 pm to 2:48 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light air from the west (3 mph). Overcast, 63 °F.
Fishing in Messina today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 12:48–2:48 pm
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), light offshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 pm to 2:50 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 12:20 am to 2:20 am, with a major period. Also good from 5:50 am to 7:00 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: black scorpionfish, striped red mullet, salema and common sole. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Messina, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Messina
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.1 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
- Feels like 63 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
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 72 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Messina 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 Messina
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- Lido di Catona 4.7 mi · E
- Showers
Good 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 Messina
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Tides in Messina
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:27 am 0.7 ft
- ▼ Low tide 8:59 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:54 pm 0.7 ft
- ▼ Low tide 8:56 pm 0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 15 min to high tide at 1:06 am.
In Messina 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 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, Wed 28 | 6:19 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 12:27 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 8:59 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:54 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 8:56 pm · 0.2 ft | 93% | Major periods 12:17 am · 12:48 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 6:20 am · 5:02 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 1:20 am · 1:53 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:22 am · 5:01 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 2:25 am · 2:57 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:23 am · 5:00 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 3:28 am · 3:58 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:24 am · 4:59 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 4:27 am · 4:55 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:25 am · 4:58 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 5:21 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:26 am · 4:56 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 6:11 am · 6:34 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), 0.6 mi from Messina. 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 Messina
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.2 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north (smooth).
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 (+1.5 °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 10:51 pm (local time).
Diving in Messina today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.5 ft swell at 4 s from the north: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the south, 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 71.8 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:30 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 6:27 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 Messina 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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- Cariddi 1.1 mi
- Wreck 0.3 mi
- Wreck 0.4 mi
- Wreck 0.5 mi
- Wreck 0.5 mi
- Wreck 0.7 mi
- Wreck 0.8 mi
- Wreck 3.1 mi
- Mondo sub 0.6 mi
- oloturia sub 2.6 mi
- Diving School Scilla E Cariddi 4.9 mi
- Sub Sea Explorer 5.9 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 Messina
Now in Messina
- Low / high
- 63 / 68 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 8%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 56 °F
- Visibility
- 23 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 32
- 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 | Partly cloudy | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 67° | 67° | 64° | 65° | 67° | 67° | 64° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NW | 11 N | 10 N | 8 NNE | 8 N | 10 NNW | 6 NNW | 4 WNW |
| Gusts | 18 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 15 | 13 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.7 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 62° 4 WSW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 3 WSW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 3 WSW 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 67° 1 NW 0.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 70° 6 NNW 0.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 7 NNW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 3 WNW 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 62° 4 SW 0.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 63 / 68 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 61 / 70 °F | 7 mph WNW | 0.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 60 / 69 °F | 4 mph SSW | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 61 / 70 °F | 6 mph S | 0.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 61 / 66 °F | 12 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 61 °F | 21 mph W | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 62 °F | 18 mph W | 0.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 62 °F | 7 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 64 °F | 4 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 62 °F | 3 mph SSE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 62 °F | 3 mph S | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 55 / 62 °F | 3 mph SE | 0.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 63 °F | 6 mph NW | 0.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 62 °F | 5 mph E | 0.5 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 61° / 70° 0.5 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 60° / 69° 0.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 61° / 70° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 61° / 66° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 57° / 61° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 57° / 62° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 55° / 62° 0.7 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 Friday 30. 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 10:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Messina
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:21 am
- Full dark 6:01 pm
- Civil dawn 5:52 am
- Civil dusk 5:30 pm
- Solar noon 11:42 am (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 44 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:26 pm
- Full dark 6:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,918 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Messina
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:17–2:17 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:48–2:48 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:35–9:35 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:57–6:57 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Messina
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.8 mi
- Jetty 4.6 mi
- Jetty 4.6 mi
- Jetty 4.9 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Boat ramp 7.1 mi
- Porto di Messina 0.7 mi
- Approdo San Francesco 1.3 mi
- Blu Fish 0.7 mi
- Nettuno Pesca 0.9 mi
- Tutto Per La Pesca Di Di Bella Carmelo 1.7 mi
- Fuel dock 2.4 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 800 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1,100 ft.
From the shoreline (1.6 mi from Messina) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep750 ft
- 33 ft deep800 ft
- 66 ft deep900 ft
- 164 ft deep1,100 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 800 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 800 ft and 66 ft at 900 ft from shore.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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
Punta San Raineri Lighthouse 1.2 mi east
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 15 s · Fl(3) W 15s
- Range
- 22 nautical miles (25 mi)
- Light height
- 135 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 135 ft
- Built
- 1555
Other lighthouses nearby: Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse (4.7 mi east), Punta Pezzo lighthouse (5.2 mi northeast).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near MessinaTides nearby
- Larderia4.5 mi
- Villa San Giovanni4.9 mi
- Faro Superiore5.4 mi
- Campo Calabro6.0 mi
- Villafranca Tirrena6.9 mi
- Sparta'7.0 mi
- Saponara Marittima7.3 mi
- Rometta Marea8.2 mi
- Reggio Calabria8.3 mi
- Spadafora9.5 mi
Messina at a glance
- Town or city of about 219,948 people. Coordinates: 38.194° N, 15.553° E.
- It is 119 mi east of Palermo, the main place in Sicily. The sun rises 9 min earlier and sets 9 min earlier than in Palermo.
- The nearest tide station, Messina, is 0.6 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Marina Messina (0.5 mi), Riviera del Ringo (1.6 mi), Porto Villa San Giovanni (4.6 mi).
Questions about MessinaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Messina?
At 5:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:30 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Messina?
At 6:20 am. First light comes at 5:22 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:17–2:17 am, Minor 8:35–9:35 am, Major 12:48–2:48 pm, Minor 5:57–6:57 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Messina?
Overcast, from 63 °F to 68 °F, with a light air from the west (3 mph) and a 8% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Messina?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 3.0 s from the north. The water is 71.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Messina?
The best time to visit Messina is from May to August: highs of 74 °F to 88 °F, about 2 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).