İskenderun today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:30–4:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 9:00–11:00 am Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 80 °F smooth · 6.6 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 1 mph · 67 °F calm · overcast
- Sun 6:56 am–5:42 pm 10 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:07 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:07 pm
- Best time to dive 9:20 am–12:20 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.96 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in İskenderun the sun rises at 6:56 am and sets at 5:42 pm: 10 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:07 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:54 am to 3:54 am and from 2:26 pm to 4:26 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There is no wind. Overcast, 67 °F.
Fishing in İskenderun today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:26–4:26 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light offshore wind (4 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, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 1:50 am to 3:50 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:30 am to 7:30 am, with sunrise.
We don't show the tide for İskenderun, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in İskenderun
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 75 °F: mild
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 0.6 ft waves
- Water at 80 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.6 ft
0.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 80 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 7 mph
Offshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for İskenderun, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 9:00 am to 11:00 am, brings little wind, a calm sea and water at 80 °F.
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 İskenderun
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of İskenderun.
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Webcams near İskenderun
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Tides in İskenderun
Tides in İskenderun: not available yet
There is no tide station near İskenderun, 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 Denizciler · 4.4 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at İskenderun
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west 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 Friday 30: 1.6 ft with a period of 6 s, from the southwest (smooth).
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 78.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.2 °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 12:50 am (local time).
Diving in İskenderun today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.5 ft swell at 5 s from the west-southwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, 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 79.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:09 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:07 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for İskenderun, 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.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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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 İskenderun
Now in İskenderun
- Low / high
- 67 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 0.33 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 63 °F
- Visibility
- 19 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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: +0.12 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Thunderstorm | Light showers |
| Temperature | 67° | 67° | 68° | 71° | 75° | 71° | 68° | 70° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 SE | 1 ESE | 1 ENE | 1 ESE | 5 SSE | 5 NNE | 5 NNE | 4 ESE |
| Gusts | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 7 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.8 ft | 1.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.14 in | 0.01 in |
- 12:00 am 67° 1 SE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 67° 1 ESE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 68° 1 ENE 0.6 ft
- 9:00 am 71° 1 ESE 0.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 75° 5 SSE 0.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 5 NNE 0.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 68° 5 NNE 0.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 70° 4 ESE 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 67 / 75 °F | 7 mph E | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 63 / 70 °F | 6 mph E | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 63 / 71 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 66 / 77 °F | 12 mph SE | 0.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 77 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 62 / 75 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 71 °F | 2 mph S | 1.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 65 °F | 2 mph NW | 2.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 67 °F | 2 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 55 / 66 °F | 4 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 52 / 64 °F | 2 mph NW | 1.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 66 °F | 2 mph W | 1.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 67 °F | 1 mph E | 0.9 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 50 / 67 °F | 3 mph WNW | 0.7 ft |
- Fri 30 Light showers 63° / 70° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 63° / 71° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 66° / 77° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 64° / 77° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 62° / 75° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 60° / 71° 1.3 ft
- Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 57° / 65° 2.6 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit cooler, wetter and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.6 °F; normal high: 78 °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 12:50 am (local time).
The sun in İskenderun
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:59 am
- Full dark 6:39 pm
- Civil dawn 6:29 am
- Civil dusk 6:09 pm
- Solar noon 12:19 pm (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 46 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:06 pm
- Full dark 6:39 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,980 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in İskenderun
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:54–3:54 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:26–4:26 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:15–11:15 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:37–8:37 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.
Where to fish in İskenderun
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Petrol Ofisi 2.3 mi
- Gübretaş Port 5.7 mi
- Yazıcı 1 6.7 mi
- Assan Port 7.0 mi
- ATAKAS PORT 7.9 mi
- İskenderun Balıkçı Barınağı 0.5 mi
- Port of Iskenderun 1.2 mi
- Limak Port 1.2 mi
- Tosyalı Limanı 7.5 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.
Tides near İskenderunTides nearby
- Denizciler4.4 mi
- Sarıseki6.1 mi
- Karayılan8.7 mi
- Payas12 mi
- Dörtyol18 mi
- Arsuz20 mi
- Ayas25 mi
- Kalemli27 mi
- Haylazlı31 mi
- Deveciuşağı33 mi
İskenderun at a glance
- Town or city of about 251,682 people. Coordinates: 36.587° N, 36.173° E.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port of İskenderun (1.0 mi).
Questions about İskenderunQuestions
What time is sunset today in İskenderun?
At 5:42 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:09 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in İskenderun?
At 6:57 am. First light comes at 6:00 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 1:54–3:54 am, Minor 10:15–11:15 am, Major 2:26–4:26 pm, Minor 7:37–8:37 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in İskenderun?
Thunderstorm, from 67 °F to 75 °F, with calm and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in İskenderun?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 6.6 s from the west-southwest. The water is 79.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit İskenderun?
The best time to visit İskenderun is from May to July: highs of 79 °F to 89 °F, about 3 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).