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Altınkum today: waves, weather and sun

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time (GMT+3) Thu, Oct 29 · GMT+3 C · No station nearby

Today, Thursday, October 29, in Altınkum the sun rises at 7:32 am and sets at 6:16 pm: 10 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:42 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:31 am to 4:31 am and from 3:04 pm to 5:04 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 north-northeast (8 mph). Overcast, 58 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Altınkum today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 3:00–5:00 pm Also 3:30–4:30 am and 7:10–8:10 am
  • Major period 3:04–5:04 pm
  • Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light offshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 3:30 am to 4:30 am, with a major period. Also good from 7:10 am to 8:10 am, with sunrise.

Species with the most records nearby: gilthead seabream, European sea bass, sharpsnout seabream and common dentex. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for Altınkum, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Altınkum

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

6 good hours
7
Good beach day · 7 out of 10 12:00–5:00 pm
  • Sunny
  • Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
  • UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
  • Water at 73 °F (nice)
  • Feels like 67 °F: a bit cool
  • Light offshore wind (11 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 3 · SPF 30

    Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.

  • Wind 11 mph

    Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Altınkum, so it doesn't count in the rating.

The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, a calm sea and water at 73 °F, 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 Altınkum

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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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Tides

Tides in Altınkum

Tides in Altınkum: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Altınkum, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.

Meanwhile, see the tide in Yeniköy · 188 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Altınkum

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: smooth

Smooth Douglas 2 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3
Waves 1.1 ft · 4.7 s from the west (261°)
Swell 0.8 ft · 4.1 s from the southwest
Current 0.0 mph toward the E

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.6 ft
  • Significant1.1 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest2.3 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.3 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 8 mph NNE · gusts 14
Offshore (7.7 mi SSW)Offshore 11 mph NNE · gusts 17

Offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.

Offshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 3.6 ft with a period of 5 s, from the west-southwest (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now73.0 °F
Today 73.0–73.4 °F air: 58 / 69 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 70.9 °F measured 0.5 mi away

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 (+2.9 °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 7:21 am (local time).

Diving

Diving in Altınkum today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: fair
9
Great day · 9 out of 10 9:50 am–12:50 pm
  • 0.7 ft swell at 4 s from the southwest: barely any surge
  • Light offshore wind (8 mph)
  • 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 0.7 ft 4 s · from the SW
Likely visibility Fair Snorkeling: good
Water and suit 73.0 °F 3 mm wetsuit
Current 0.1 mph toward the N
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: fair. Rain (1.08 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 73.0 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:43 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:42 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 9:50 am to 12:50 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.

We don't have a reliable tide for Altınkum, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.

Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Altınkum.

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Weather

Weather in Altınkum

14-day weather

Now in Altınkum

Now 58 °F Overcast · feels like 56 °F · 58 / 69 °F
Low / high
58 / 69 °F
Rain
0.42 in · 100%
Clouds
92%
Humidity
88%
Dew pointDew point
54 °F
Visibility
16 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 28
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: +0.22 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Today, hour by hourHour by hour

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky OvercastRainLight rainPartly cloudyMainly clearClear skyClear skyMainly clear
Temperature 60°58°58°59°66°68°67°62°
Wind (mph) 3 NE5 NNE8 NNE7 NNE7 N10 NW7 NW4 NNE
Gusts 41015121418137
Waves 1.4 ft1.3 ft1.2 ft1.0 ft0.9 ft0.9 ft1.0 ft1.4 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.13 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 9:00 am 59° 7 NNE 1.0 ft
  • 12:00 pm 66° 7 N 0.9 ft
  • 3:00 pm 68° 10 NW 0.9 ft
  • 6:00 pm 67° 7 NW 1.0 ft
  • 9:00 pm 62° 4 NNE 1.4 ft
  • 12:00 am 60° 4 NNE 1.4 ft
  • 3:00 am 59° 5 NNE 1.4 ft
  • 6:00 am 59° 5 NNE 1.4 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Rain 58 / 69 °F 11 mph N 1.4 ft
Fri 30 Partly cloudy 59 / 70 °F 8 mph N 1.4 ft
Sat 31 Overcast 59 / 69 °F 6 mph E 0.9 ft
Sun 1 Light showers 64 / 68 °F 14 mph SE 1.6 ft
Mon 2 Thunderstorm 61 / 69 °F 19 mph SE 2.9 ft
Tue 3 Rain 60 / 69 °F 12 mph SSE 3.4 ft
Wed 4 Drizzle 56 / 67 °F 11 mph S 3.6 ft
Thu 5 Overcast 54 / 64 °F 13 mph N 3.5 ft
Fri 6 Clear sky 49 / 59 °F 13 mph N 3.6 ft
Sat 7 Clear sky 46 / 56 °F 15 mph N 4.8 ft
Sun 8 Clear sky 45 / 59 °F 11 mph NNE 4.5 ft
Mon 9 Clear sky 49 / 62 °F 6 mph NNE 2.3 ft
Tue 10 Overcast 47 / 63 °F 5 mph NE 1.4 ft
Wed 11 Overcast 48 / 65 °F 4 mph NNE 1.2 ft
  • Fri 30 Partly cloudy 59° / 70° 1.4 ft
  • Sat 31 Overcast 59° / 69° 0.9 ft
  • Sun 1 Light showers 64° / 68° 1.6 ft
  • Mon 2 Thunderstorm 61° / 69° 2.9 ft
  • Tue 3 Rain 60° / 69° 3.4 ft
  • Wed 4 Drizzle 56° / 67° 3.6 ft
  • Thu 5 Overcast 54° / 64° 3.5 ft
See all 14 days →

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 today. See the models →
  • Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit cooler, a bit wetter and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
  • Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.5 °F; normal high: 74 °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 7:21 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Altınkum

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 7:32 am in the ESE (106°)ESE
Sets 6:16 pm in the WSW (253°)WSW
  • First light 6:35 am
  • Full dark 7:14 pm
  • Civil dawn 7:05 am
  • Civil dusk 6:43 pm
  • Solar noon 12:55 pm (39° high)
  • Daylight 10 h 44 min (−2 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:40 pm
  • Full dark 7:14 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour7:32–8:09 am
Evening golden hour5:40–6:16 pm
Altınkum

Today the sun is 92,337,383 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Altınkum

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 86% 86% illuminated · 18.7 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 am
Rises 8:42 pm in the NE (54°)NE
Sets 12:28 pm tomorrow · in the NW (305°) · set at 11:25 am
Transit 3:31 am overhead
Visible 15 h 47 min from 8:42 pm to 12:28 pm

Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 2:31–4:31 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 3:04–5:04 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 10:55–11:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 8:12–9:12 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 · 11:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
  • New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
  • First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 2:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
  • Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 5:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days

Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 26, 223,281 mi away.

Place

Where to fish in Altınkum

All places in Aydın →

Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap

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Water depth

Gentle slope

The bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.6 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.8 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 3.1 mi.

From the shoreline (500 ft from Altınkum) out to sea, heading south.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep0.6 mi
  • 33 ft deep0.8 mi
  • 66 ft deep1.2 mi
  • 164 ft deep3.1 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.6 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.8 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.

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.

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Altınkum at a glance

  • Town or city of about 5,516 people. Coordinates: 37.358° N, 27.288° E.
  • It is 35 mi south of Kuşadası, the main place in Aydın. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min later than in Kuşadası.
  • Its coast faces south.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Didem Plajı (0.6 mi), Kuvela İskelesi (4.5 mi).

Questions about AltınkumQuestions

What time is sunset today in Altınkum?

At 6:16 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:43 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Altınkum?

At 7:33 am. First light comes at 6:36 am.

What phase is the moon today?

Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 am.

When are the next spring tides?

From November 9 to 11.

What are today's solunar periods?

Major 2:31–4:31 am, Minor 10:55–11:55 am, Major 3:04–5:04 pm, Minor 8:12–9:12 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Altınkum?

Rain, from 58 °F to 69 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (8 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Altınkum?

Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.1 ft waves with a period of 4.7 s from the west. The water is 73.0 °F.

When is the best time to visit Altınkum?

The best time to visit Altınkum is from April to May and from September to October: highs of 71 °F to 88 °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

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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