Ancona tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↑ rising · high 3:17 am (0.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:10–6:50 am good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 67 °F slight · 3.4 s from the north
- Wind · air 9 mph · 62 °F from the NW, gusts 19 · overcast
- Sun 6:36 am–5:03 pm 10 h 26 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 6:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:14 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:50–11:30 am great day · 9/10
Today in Ancona there are high tides at 1:58 am (0.9 ft) and 10:43 am (1.2 ft) and low tides at 5:12 am and 6:50 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:17 am. The sun rises at 6:36 am and sets at 5:03 pm: 10 h 26 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:25 am to 2:25 am and from 12:57 pm to 2:57 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northwest (9 mph). Overcast, 62 °F.
Fishing in Ancona today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 1:58 am, coefficient 93
- Major period 12:25–2:25 am
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 95 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:00 am to 2:30 am, combines the 1:58 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 5:50 pm to 6:40 pm, with the 6:50 pm low tide and moonrise. Also good from 9:40 am to 11:40 am, with the 10:43 am high tide and moonset.
Species with the most records nearby: common sole, striped mullet and European flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Ancona
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- Water at 67 °F (cool)
- Cloudy (96% cloud cover)
- Feels like 60 °F: chilly for the beach
- High tide at 10:43 am, coefficient 95: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 67 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:12 am
Low tide at 5:12 am and 6:50 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:58 am and 10:43 am. Coefficient 95 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Ancona
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- Spiaggia del Passetto 1.4 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Spiaggia della Vena 2.3 mi · E
- Spiaggia di Mezzavalle 4.0 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Spiaggia del Molo 4.8 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- La Spiaggina 5.2 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Spiaggia della Torre 5.4 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Spiaggia della Vela 5.8 mi · SE
- Restrooms
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 Ancona
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Tides in Ancona
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:58 am 0.9 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 5:12 am 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:43 am 1.2 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 6:50 pm -0.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 24 min to high tide at 3:17 am.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 1:58 am high tide and 95 for the 10:43 am high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.5 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on November 24 (1.3 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-0.8 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
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 coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come on October 29 (coefficient 98, 1.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 8 to 9 (coefficient 39, 1.0 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:36 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 1:58 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 5:12 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 10:43 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 6:50 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 95 | 93% | Major periods 12:25 am · 12:57 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 6:38 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 3:17 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 5:45 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 11:05 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 7:28 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 98 | 85% | Major periods 1:29 am · 2:01 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:39 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 11:22 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 8:11 pm · -0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 95 | 76% | Major periods 2:34 am · 3:05 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:40 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 11:01 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 8:59 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 88 | 66% | Major periods 3:37 am · 4:07 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:41 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 7:03 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 9:58 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 81 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:36 am · 5:03 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:43 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 7:28 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:08 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 71 | 43% | Major periods 5:30 am · 5:55 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:44 am · 4:54 pm | High tide 7:50 am · 1.1 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 62 | 33% | Major periods 6:19 am · 6:43 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 Ancona station (TICON-4), 1.2 mi from Ancona. 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 Ancona
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 6.4 ft with a period of 6 s, from the northeast (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 63.7 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.3 °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 10:53 pm (local time).
Surf in Ancona today
Surf today
Poor- 0.7–1.1 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.2 ft swell at 4 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:43 am)
- Light: First light 6:07 am · sunrise 6:36 am · sunset 5:03 pm · last light 5:32 pm
- Tide: high 1:58 am (0.9 ft), low 5:12 am (0.8 ft), high 10:43 am (1.2 ft) and low 6:50 pm (-0.3 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 67.3 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 3 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:07 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, though with small waves and 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 Ancona today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:43 am): little current from 10:20 am to 11:00 am
- 1.0 ft swell at 4 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (9 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:58 am (1:30–2:50 am), low tide 5:12 am (4:20–5:40 am), high tide 10:43 am (10:20–11:00 am) and low tide 6:50 pm (6:35–7:05 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 67.3 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:32 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 6:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 11:30 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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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- La Vela Fish seen: Atherina hepsetus, white seabream, bogue, Oblada melanurus 7.2 mi
- Due Sorella Fish seen: Atherina hepsetus, white seabream, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, striped red mullet 7.6 mi
- Maria Serena 1.5 mi
- San Francesco di Catona 5.8 mi
- Santa Amelia 7.1 mi
- Wreck 1.4 mi
- Wreck 2.2 mi
- Wreck 4.5 mi
- Wreck 5.4 mi
- KOMAROS 0.6 mi
- SEA WOLF diving 8.8 mi
- Centro Sub Monte Conero 9.0 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. Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Ancona
Now in Ancona
- Low / high
- 54 / 64 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 99%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 22 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 59° | 56° | 55° | 58° | 63° | 63° | 62° | 62° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 WNW | 3 SSW | 3 SW | 5 W | 10 NW | 10 NW | 10 NW | 8 NW |
| Gusts | 5 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
| Waves | 0.8 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.5 ft | 2.0 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 63° 11 NW 2.4 ft
- 3:00 am 60° 14 WNW 2.5 ft
- 6:00 am 62° 9 NW 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 64° 4 NNW 2.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 2 NNE 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 6 NNW 3.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 9 N 4.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 62° 4 N 3.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 54 / 64 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.3 ft | 1:58 am · 10:43 am | |
| Thu 29 | 60 / 65 °F | 13 mph NNW | 4.1 ft | 3:17 am · 11:05 am | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 63 °F | 6 mph NNW | 2.8 ft | 11:22 am | |
| Sat 31 | 56 / 62 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.8 ft | 11:01 am | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 56 °F | 10 mph NNE | 3.7 ft | 7:03 am | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 61 °F | 16 mph NNE | 6.4 ft | 7:28 am | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 56 °F | 13 mph N | 6.4 ft | 7:50 am | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 58 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3.7 ft | 8:09 am · 9:11 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 58 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.9 ft | 8:26 am · 10:35 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 56 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 8:41 am · 11:36 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 57 °F | 8 mph WNW | 2.6 ft | 8:55 am | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 58 °F | 6 mph SW | 1.3 ft | 12:27 am · 9:08 am | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 64 °F | 6 mph SW | 1.0 ft | 1:12 am · 9:20 am | |
| Tue 10 | 45 / 63 °F | 7 mph S | 1.6 ft | 1:54 am · 9:31 am |
- Thu 29 Light showers 60° / 65° 4.1 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 58° / 63° 2.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 56° / 62° 2.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 53° / 56° 3.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 53° / 61° 6.4 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 48° / 56° 6.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 46° / 58° 3.7 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (64 °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 10:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Ancona
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:33 am
- Full dark 6:06 pm
- Civil dawn 6:07 am
- Civil dusk 5:32 pm
- Solar noon 11:50 am (33° high)
- Daylight 10 h 26 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:22 pm
- Full dark 6:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,779 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ancona
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:25–2:25 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:57–2:57 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:05–10:05 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:44–6:44 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 Ancona
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- S 9 1.2 mi
- S 8 1.2 mi
- S 7 1.2 mi
- E 4 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.1 mi
- Boat ramp 5.1 mi
- Porto Turistico Marina Dorica 1.3 mi
- Porto Turistico di Numana 8.8 mi
- Crystal 0.5 mi
- Consorzio Servizi Integrati Per La Pesca - Marche 0.8 mi
- Q8 8.9 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 950 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (1.2 mi from Ancona) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep410 ft
- 33 ft deep950 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 8.9 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; 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. 33 ft deep 950 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Ancona Lighthouse 1.1 mi north
- Light
- 4 white flashes every 30 s · Fl(4) W 30s
- Range
- 25 nautical miles (29 mi)
- Light height
- 387 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 49 ft
- Built
- 1965
Other lighthouses nearby: Ancona old lighthouse (1.1 mi north).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near AnconaTides nearby
- Le Grazie di Ancona0.5 mi
- Pinocchio di Ancona1.4 mi
- Pietra la Croce1.5 mi
- Falconara Marittima5.7 mi
- Sirolo7.9 mi
- Numana8.6 mi
- Marina di Montemarciano9.2 mi
- Marcelli9.8 mi
- Montemarciano10 mi
- Montignano12 mi
Ancona at a glance
- Town or city of about 89,994 people. Coordinates: 43.607° N, 13.510° E.
- The nearest tide station, Ancona, is 1.2 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: La Marina Dorica (1.3 mi), Spiaggia del Passetto (1.4 mi), Spiaggia Della Vedova (2.5 mi), Spiaggia di Collemarino (3.9 mi).
Questions about AnconaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ancona?
Today in Ancona there are high tides at 1:58 am (0.9 ft) and 10:43 am (1.2 ft) and low tides at 5:12 am and 6:50 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Ancona?
At 5:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:32 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ancona?
At 6:38 am. First light comes at 5:34 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 12:25–2:25 am, Minor 9:05–10:05 am, Major 12:57–2:57 pm, Minor 5:44–6:44 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Ancona?
Overcast, from 54 °F to 64 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northwest (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ancona?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 3.4 s from the north. The water is 67.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ancona?
The best time to visit Ancona is from June to August: highs of 80 °F to 84 °F, about 5 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: Ancona 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).