Bornova today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 11:00 am–1:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves 0.1 ft calm (rippled) · 4.4 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 53 °F from the ENE, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 7:34 am–6:15 pm 10 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:37 pm
- Best time to dive 9:50 am–12:50 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.84 inHg steady · rising tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Bornova the sun rises at 7:34 am and sets at 6:15 pm: 10 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:37 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 calm (rippled), with 0.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-northeast (4 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.
Fishing in Bornova today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 3:04–5:04 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.4 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, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:30 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: common dentex, gilthead seabream, sharpsnout seabream and European sea bass. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Bornova, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Bornova
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- Feels like 66 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.1 ft
0.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Bornova, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and a calm sea, though with cool air.
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 Bornova
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Bornova.
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Webcams near Bornova
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Tides in Bornova
Tides in Bornova: not available yet
There is no tide station near Bornova, 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 · 116 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Bornova
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.0 ft
- Significant0.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 0.8 ft with a period of 2 s, from the southeast (smooth).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:00 am (local time).
Diving in Bornova today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.40 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:42 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:37 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 and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Bornova, 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Aşklar Tepesi 1.5 mi
- Izmir kuş Pazarı 5.4 mi
- Padem 6.9 mi
- PSA - Pro Spearfishing Academy Aksesuar 7.1 mi
- Size Özel Dalış Eğitmeni 7.6 mi
- E.B Cousto Dalış Cankurtaran ve İlkyardım Eğitim Merkezi 7.9 mi
- Mariana Trench 11 mi
- Balçova Ilıcalar 12 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
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Weather in Bornova
Now in Bornova
- Low / high
- 53 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 67%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 43
- 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 (−0.02 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
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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 54° | 53° | 53° | 55° | 65° | 68° | 65° | 60° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 ENE | 4 E | 3 ENE | 2 E | 2 NNW | 6 NW | 5 W | 3 E |
| Gusts | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 4 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 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 |
- 6:00 am 53° 3 ENE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 2 E 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 2 NNW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 68° 6 NW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 5 W 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 60° 3 E 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 58° 4 E 0.4 ft
- 3:00 am 57° 2 ESE 0.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 69 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 69 °F | 5 mph ENE | 0.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 55 / 69 °F | 5 mph ENE | 0.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 58 / 69 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 60 / 70 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 65 °F | 7 mph SSE | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 61 °F | 5 mph SSW | 0.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 60 °F | 10 mph NE | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 55 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 51 °F | 12 mph NE | 0.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 56 °F | 10 mph NE | — | |
| Mon 9 | 45 / 60 °F | 8 mph NE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 62 °F | 6 mph ENE | — | |
| Wed 11 | 47 / 64 °F | 6 mph ENE | — |
- Fri 30 Overcast 56° / 69° 0.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 55° / 69° 0.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 58° / 69° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 60° / 70° 0.8 ft
- Tue 3 Rain 56° / 65° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 55° / 61° 0.4 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 48° / 60° 0.9 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit cooler and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.2 °F; normal high: 66 °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 4:00 am (local time).
The sun in Bornova
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:36 am
- Full dark 7:13 pm
- Civil dawn 7:07 am
- Civil dusk 6:42 pm
- Solar noon 12:55 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 41 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:38 pm
- Full dark 7:13 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,379 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bornova
Moon phase and position
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
- 10:59–11:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:07–9:07 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 Bornova
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Sunset Pier 8.4 mi
- Begonvil Iskele 8.5 mi
- İzmir Dalgakıranı 7.1 mi
- Bostanlı Barınağı 8.0 mi
- Alsancak Limanı 5.2 mi
- Fatfish 6.2 mi
- Katta Fishing and Outdoor 7.0 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 BornovaTides nearby
- Cordaleo7.0 mi
- İzmir7.2 mi
- Cumhuriyet7.6 mi
- Demirköprü7.7 mi
- Şemikler7.8 mi
- Bostanlı7.8 mi
- Atakent8.3 mi
- Aydınlıkevler8.7 mi
- Mavişehir8.8 mi
- Karabağlar8.9 mi
Bornova at a glance
- Town or city of about 452,479 people. Coordinates: 38.479° N, 27.240° E.
- It is 7.2 mi northeast of İzmir, the main place in İzmir. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in İzmir.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port Abri (4.8 mi), Alsancak Limanı (4.9 mi).
Questions about BornovaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Bornova?
At 6:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:42 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bornova?
At 7:35 am. First light comes at 6:37 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 10:59–11:59 am, Major 3:04–5:04 pm, Minor 8:07–9:07 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bornova?
Overcast, from 53 °F to 69 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (4 mph) and a 67% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bornova?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.1 ft waves with a period of 4.4 s from the northwest.
When is the best time to visit Bornova?
The best time to visit Bornova is from May to September: highs of 75 °F to 89 °F, about 2 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).