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Büyükçekmece 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 Büyükçekmece the sun rises at 7:33 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 10 h 33 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:21 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:26 am to 4:26 am and from 2:58 pm to 4:58 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (10 mph). Overcast, 61 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Büyükçekmece today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 2:30–4:30 am Also 3:30–5:00 pm
  • Major period 2:26–4:26 am
  • Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light offshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (1.6 ft waves)
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 2:30 am to 4:30 am, lines up with a major period. Also worth a try from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, with a major period, though with moderate wind.

Species with the most records nearby: turbot, black scorpionfish, garfish and Atlantic horse mackerel. What you can catch

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

Beach

Beach day in Büyükçekmece

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

0
Not a beach day · 0 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
  • Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
  • Feels like 64 °F: chilly for the beach
  • Thunderstorms: get out of the water and off the beach
  • Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
  • Water at 64 °F (cold)

Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft

    1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 64 °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

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

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 Büyükçekmece

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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 Büyükçekmece

Tides in Büyükçekmece: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Büyükçekmece, 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 Enez · 132 mi

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

Sea and waves

The sea at Büyükçekmece

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: smooth

Smooth Douglas 2 · moderate breeze, Beaufort 4
Waves 1.6 ft · 2.8 s from the north-northeast (33°)
Swell 0.3 ft · 3.0 s from the east
Current 0.5 mph toward the WNW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.8 ft
  • Significant1.6 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest3.4 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.4 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 10 mph NNE · gusts 20
Offshore (4.7 mi WSW)Offshore 13 mph NE · gusts 22

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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 1.8 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south-southwest (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now63.9 °F
Today 63.7–64.0 °F air: 60 / 64 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 65.7 °F measured 0.8 mi away

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 62.7 °F by Wednesday 4.

Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.0 °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 3:53 am (local time).

Diving

Diving in Büyükçekmece today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 8:30–9:30 am Also 10:30–11:30 am and 3:30–5:30 pm
  • 0.3 ft swell at 3 s from the east: barely any surge
  • Light offshore wind (12 mph)
  • 0.3 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
  • Daylight
Swell 0.3 ft 3 s · from the E
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: good
Water and suit 63.7 °F 7 mm wetsuit
Current 0.3 mph toward the W
  • 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 63.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
  • Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:34 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:21 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 8:30 am to 9:30 am, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, with little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind.

We don't have a reliable tide for Büyükçekmece, 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

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Weather

Weather in Büyükçekmece

14-day weather

Now in Büyükçekmece

Now 61 °F Overcast · feels like 59 °F · 60 / 64 °F
Low / high
60 / 64 °F
Rain
0.39 in · 97%
Clouds
96%
Humidity
92%
Dew pointDew point
58 °F
Visibility
10 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 26
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 OvercastOvercastOvercastOvercastThunderstormThunderstormLight rainLight rain
Temperature 60°61°61°62°64°63°61°60°
Wind (mph) 13 NNE11 NNE10 NNE12 N11 NNE11 N18 N14 N
Gusts 2622202823203426
Waves 1.7 ft1.6 ft1.4 ft1.0 ft0.8 ft1.0 ft1.4 ft1.6 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.03 in0.07 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 3:00 am 61° 11 NNE 1.6 ft
  • 6:00 am 61° 10 NNE 1.4 ft
  • 9:00 am 62° 12 N 1.0 ft
  • 12:00 pm 64° 11 NNE 0.8 ft
  • 3:00 pm 63° 11 N 1.0 ft
  • 6:00 pm 61° 18 N 1.4 ft
  • 9:00 pm 60° 14 N 1.6 ft
  • 12:00 am 60° 14 NNW 1.4 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Thunderstorm 60 / 64 °F 18 mph NNE 1.7 ft
Fri 30 Light showers 57 / 61 °F 15 mph N 1.4 ft
Sat 31 Overcast 57 / 61 °F 11 mph NE 1.0 ft
Sun 1 Light rain 59 / 65 °F 12 mph NE 1.3 ft
Mon 2 Drizzle 61 / 68 °F 7 mph NNE 1.2 ft
Tue 3 Drizzle 58 / 66 °F 13 mph SSE 1.6 ft
Wed 4 Light rain 51 / 62 °F 13 mph NW 1.8 ft
Thu 5 Overcast 47 / 52 °F 11 mph NNE 1.3 ft
Fri 6 Mainly clear 44 / 49 °F 15 mph NNE 1.9 ft
Sat 7 Overcast 43 / 49 °F 8 mph N 1.0 ft
Sun 8 Light drizzle 44 / 52 °F 6 mph NNE —
Mon 9 Mainly clear 48 / 55 °F 5 mph SSE —
Tue 10 Overcast 49 / 56 °F 6 mph W —
Wed 11 Overcast 47 / 57 °F 4 mph NE —
  • Fri 30 Light showers 57° / 61° 1.4 ft
  • Sat 31 Overcast 57° / 61° 1.0 ft
  • Sun 1 Light rain 59° / 65° 1.3 ft
  • Mon 2 Drizzle 61° / 68° 1.2 ft
  • Tue 3 Drizzle 58° / 66° 1.6 ft
  • Wed 4 Light rain 51° / 62° 1.8 ft
  • Thu 5 Overcast 47° / 52° 1.3 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 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 3:53 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Büyükçekmece

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 7:33 am in the ESE (107°)ESE
Sets 6:05 pm in the WSW (253°)WSW
  • First light 6:32 am
  • Full dark 7:06 pm
  • Civil dawn 7:04 am
  • Civil dusk 6:34 pm
  • Solar noon 12:49 pm (35° high)
  • Daylight 10 h 33 min (−2 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:27 pm
  • Full dark 7:06 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour7:33–8:11 am
Evening golden hour5:27–6:05 pm
Büyükçekmece

Today the sun is 92,337,470 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Büyükçekmece

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 8:21 pm in the NE (52°)NE
Sets 12:37 pm tomorrow · in the NW (307°) · set at 11:34 am
Transit 3:26 am overhead
Visible 16 h 16 min from 8:21 pm to 12:37 pm

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

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 2:26–4:26 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 2:58–4:58 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 11:04 am–12:04 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 7:51–8:51 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 Büyükçekmece

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Nearest lighthouse

Beylikdüzü Lighthouse 4.6 mi southeast

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Büyükçekmece at a glance

  • Town or city of about 163,140 people. Coordinates: 41.021° N, 28.585° E.
  • It is 19 mi west of İstanbul, the main place in Istanbul. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in İstanbul.
  • Its coast faces south.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Kıyı İstanbul Çarşı Marina (0.3 mi).

Questions about BüyükçekmeceQuestions

What time is sunset today in Büyükçekmece?

At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:34 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Büyükçekmece?

At 7:34 am. First light comes at 6:33 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 2:26–4:26 am, Minor 11:04 am–12:04 pm, Major 2:58–4:58 pm, Minor 7:51–8:51 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Büyükçekmece?

Thunderstorm, from 60 °F to 64 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (10 mph) and a 97% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Büyükçekmece?

Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 2.8 s from the north-northeast. The water is 63.9 °F.

When is the best time to visit Büyükçekmece?

The best time to visit Büyükçekmece is from June to August: highs of 80 °F to 84 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 12 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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