Sulina tides today
- Tide now -0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 6:27 am (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:30–7:30 pm fair day · 4/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.2 ft · 62 °F slight · 4.3 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 13 mph · 57 °F from the NNE, gusts 22 · overcast
- Sun 6:36 am–4:54 pm 10 h 18 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 6:57 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:57 pm
- Best time to dive 8:50–11:50 am good day · 7/10
Today in Sulina there are high tides at 6:27 am (0.1 ft) and 5:37 pm (0.0 ft) and low tide at 12:34 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:27 am. The sun rises at 6:36 am and sets at 4:54 pm: 10 h 18 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:57 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:21 am to 3:21 am and from 1:54 pm to 3:54 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.2 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the north-northeast (13 mph). Overcast, 57 °F.
Fishing in Sulina today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Minor period 6:27–7:27 pm (moonrise)
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light offshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (3.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, combines moonrise and some swell. Also worth a try from 1:30 am to 3:20 am, with a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 1:50 pm to 4:50 pm, with a major period, sunset and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, turbot and European flounder. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Sulina, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Sulina
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.04 in)
- Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 3.8 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 62 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.8 ft
3.8 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate offshore wind (16 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Sulina 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 Sulina
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- Sulina Beach 1.7 mi · SE
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
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Webcams near Sulina
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Tides in Sulina
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 6:27 am 0.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 12:34 pm 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:37 pm 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 37 min to high tide at 6:27 am.
In Sulina the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.2 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 July 13 (0.2 ft) and the lowest, on October 26 (-0.1 ft).
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:36 am · 4:54 pm | High tide 6:27 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 12:34 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 5:37 pm · 0.0 ft | — | 86% | Major periods 1:21 am · 1:54 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:37 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 12:07 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:19 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 1:37 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 6:20 pm · 0.0 ft | 77% | Major periods 2:26 am · 2:58 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:39 am · 4:51 pm | Low tide 12:53 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:20 am · 0.1 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:29 am · 3:59 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:40 am · 4:49 pm | Low tide 1:52 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 9:34 am · 0.1 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:28 am · 4:56 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:41 am · 4:48 pm | Low tide 3:13 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:52 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 6:09 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:17 pm · 0.0 ft | 44% | Major periods 5:23 am · 5:48 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:43 am · 4:47 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:00 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 7:01 pm · -0.1 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:36 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:44 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 12:46 am · 0.0 ft | Low tide 6:19 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:56 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 7:41 pm · -0.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 6:59 am · 7:22 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. 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 FES2022 station (AVISO/CNES), 1.0 mi from Sulina. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Sulina
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.6 ft
- Significant3.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 4.7 ft with a period of 5 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 58.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.3 °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 1:50 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, through the WMO Global Telecommunication System (GTS), via NOAA OSMC (public domain, CC0).
Surf in Sulina today
Surf today
Poor- 1.7–2.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.4 ft swell at 5 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- 3.0 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 6:05 am · sunrise 6:36 am · sunset 4:54 pm · last light 5:24 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 61.7 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
- Energy: 41 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell and wind 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 Sulina today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 2.2 ft swell at 5 s from the east: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.4 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 2.8 ft at 4 s) and rain (0.52 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 61.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:24 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 6:57 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 am to 11:50 am, combines weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
In Sulina 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Sulina.
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Weather in Sulina
Now in Sulina
- Low / high
- 51 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.13 in · 40%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 55 °F
- Visibility
- 9.5 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 (+0.00 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 | Light showers | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light showers | Overcast |
| Temperature | 59° | 57° | 55° | 55° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 NNE | 13 NNE | 14 N | 15 N | 16 N | 14 N | 12 N | 12 N |
| Gusts | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 20 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 57° 13 NNE 3.3 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 14 N 3.5 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 15 N 3.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 16 N 3.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 14 N 3.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 12 N 3.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 12 N 3.5 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 11 NNW 3.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 51 / 59 °F | 16 mph N | 3.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 53 °F | 15 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 52 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 57 °F | 14 mph NE | 2.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 54 / 57 °F | 20 mph NE | 3.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 55 °F | 16 mph NNE | 4.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 42 / 51 °F | 15 mph NNW | 4.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 45 °F | 15 mph NW | 3.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 33 / 39 °F | 11 mph NW | 3.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 33 / 49 °F | 15 mph NW | 3.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 51 °F | 9 mph WNW | 1.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 55 °F | 11 mph WSW | 1.5 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 37 / 51 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 40 / 54 °F | 7 mph SSE | 1.5 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 49° / 53° 3.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 48° / 52° 2.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 57° 2.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 54° / 57° 3.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 52° / 55° 4.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 42° / 51° 4.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 39° / 45° 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (58 °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 1:50 am (local time).
The sun in Sulina
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:31 am
- Full dark 5:59 pm
- Civil dawn 6:05 am
- Civil dusk 5:24 pm
- Solar noon 11:45 am (31° high)
- Daylight 10 h 18 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:12 pm
- Full dark 5:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,542 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sulina
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:21–3:21 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:54–3:54 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:19–11:19 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:27–7:27 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 · 10:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Sulina
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 28 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1.7 mi from Sulina) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Sulina Lighthouse of the European Commission of the Danube 0.4 mi east
- Light height
- 69 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 59 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Farul vechi din Sulina (1.3 mi east), Sulina North Pier Lighthouse (1.3 mi east).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near SulinaTides nearby
All places in Tulcea, A to Z (3) →Sulina at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,443 people. Coordinates: 45.156° N, 29.654° E.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 1.2 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Portul Sulina (0.4 mi), Rada Sulina (0.5 mi).
Questions about SulinaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Sulina?
At 4:54 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sulina?
At 6:37 am. First light comes at 5:32 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:21–3:21 am, Minor 10:19–11:19 am, Major 1:54–3:54 pm, Minor 6:27–7:27 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Sulina?
Light showers, from 51 °F to 59 °F, with a moderate breeze from the north-northeast (13 mph) and a 40% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sulina?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.2 ft waves with a period of 4.3 s from the east-northeast. The water is 62.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sulina?
The best time to visit Sulina is from June to September: highs of 73 °F to 82 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 9 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).