Karaburun today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 3:10–5:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 4:00–6:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 71 °F slight · 4.8 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 64 °F from the NE, gusts 23 · overcast
- Sun 7:37 am–6:18 pm 10 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:40 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:40 pm
- Best time to dive 10:00 am–1:00 pm great day · 9/10
- Pressure 29.91 inHg steady · rising tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Karaburun the sun rises at 7:37 am and sets at 6:18 pm: 10 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:40 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:34 am to 4:34 am and from 3:07 pm to 5:07 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph). Overcast, 64 °F.
Fishing in Karaburun today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:34–4:34 am
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (1.0 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, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:10 am to 8:10 am, with sunrise and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 3:10 pm to 5:10 pm, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: gilthead seabream, common dentex, sharpsnout seabream and European sea bass. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Karaburun, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Karaburun
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
- Cloudy (91% cloud cover)
- Feels like 67 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 71 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Karaburun, 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 Karaburun
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- Kuyucak Beach 1.0 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Çakmacık Beach 3.8 mi · NW
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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Karaburun
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Tides in Karaburun
Tides in Karaburun: not available yet
There is no tide station near Karaburun, 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 · 92 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Karaburun
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.0 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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.
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 11:45 am (local time).
Diving in Karaburun today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 1.3 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (0.95 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 70.2 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:45 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:40 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Karaburun, 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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- Wreck 12 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Foça Özel Çevre Koruma Bölgesi 12 mi
- Karaburun Dalış Merkezi 0.6 mi
- Bluegate Divers 0.7 mi
- Ege Octopus izmir dalış merkezi 0.9 mi
- Aquasas Dalış Merkezi 1.0 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
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 Karaburun
Now in Karaburun
- Low / high
- 60 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.03 in · 71%
- Clouds
- 90%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 60 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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: +0.17 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 61° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 64° | 66° | 65° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ENE | 6 NE | 6 NNE | 7 NNE | 8 NE | 8 NNE | 6 N | 7 NNE |
| Gusts | 8 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 64° 8 NE 1.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 66° 8 NNE 2.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 6 N 2.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 7 NNE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 64° 5 NE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 63° 6 ENE 1.7 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 6 NE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 64° 7 NE 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 60 / 66 °F | 9 mph NNE | 2.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 63 / 67 °F | 7 mph NE | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 61 / 67 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 63 / 69 °F | 7 mph SE | 0.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 66 / 70 °F | 11 mph SE | 2.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 58 / 68 °F | 15 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 64 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 54 / 61 °F | 12 mph NE | 2.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 58 °F | 13 mph NNE | 3.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 58 °F | 14 mph NNE | 3.5 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 64 °F | 6 mph NE | 2.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 67 °F | 3 mph E | 1.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 61 °F | 4 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 58 / 61 °F | 5 mph NE | 2.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 63° / 67° 2.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 61° / 67° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 63° / 69° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 66° / 70° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 58° / 68° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 56° / 64° 2.0 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 54° / 61° 2.4 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−1.8 °F; normal high: 68 °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 11:45 am (local time).
The sun in Karaburun
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:39 am
- Full dark 7:16 pm
- Civil dawn 7:10 am
- Civil dusk 6:45 pm
- Solar noon 12:58 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 40 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:40 pm
- Full dark 7:16 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,330 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Karaburun
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:34–4:34 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:07–5:07 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:03 am–12:03 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:10–9:10 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 Karaburun
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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Tides near KaraburunTides nearby
- Mordoğan10 mi
- Foça13 mi
- Balıklıova15 mi
- Ildır18 mi
- Oinoússes18 mi
- Yenifoça19 mi
- Özbek21 mi
- Kardámyla24 mi
- Çeşme24 mi
- Plomári25 mi
Karaburun at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,312 people. Coordinates: 38.636° N, 26.511° E.
- It is 37 mi northwest of İzmir, the main place in İzmir. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 2 min later than in İzmir.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about KaraburunQuestions
What time is sunset today in Karaburun?
At 6:18 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:45 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Karaburun?
At 7:38 am. First light comes at 6:40 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 2:34–4:34 am, Minor 11:03 am–12:03 pm, Major 3:07–5:07 pm, Minor 8:10–9:10 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Karaburun?
Overcast, from 60 °F to 66 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph) and a 71% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Karaburun?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 4.8 s from the north-northwest. The water is 70.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Karaburun?
The best time to visit Karaburun is from May to September: highs of 73 °F to 87 °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).