Derince today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:50–3:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 0.6 ft smooth · 1.9 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 63 °F from the ENE, gusts 10 · overcast
- Sun 7:27 am–6:01 pm 10 h 34 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:17 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:17 pm
- Best time to dive 9:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.91 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Derince the sun rises at 7:27 am and sets at 6:01 pm: 10 h 34 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:17 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:21 am to 4:21 am and from 2:53 pm to 4:53 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-northeast (6 mph). Overcast, 63 °F.
Fishing in Derince today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:53–4:53 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 3:30 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 2:20 am to 4:20 am, with a major period. Also good from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, with moonset.
We don't show the tide for Derince, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Derince
Is it a beach day?
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 0.3 ft waves
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 66 °F: a bit cool
- Thunderstorms: get out of the water and off the beach
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 · 0.3 ft
0.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 3 mph
Almost no wind.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Derince, 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 Derince
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Derince.
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Webcams near Derince
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Tides in Derince
Tides in Derince: not available yet
There is no tide station near Derince, 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 Kabatepe Limani · 189 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Derince
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.6 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 south 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 Wednesday 4: 1.2 ft with a period of 3 s, from the west (smooth).
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 Derince today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Almost no wind
- 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.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:29 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:17 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 12:40 pm, combines small waves, light wind and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Derince, 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
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Weather in Derince
Now in Derince
- Low / high
- 62 / 63 °F
- Rain
- 0.24 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 89%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 57 °F
- Visibility
- 18 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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 (0.00 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 | Light showers | Overcast | Overcast | Light showers | Light showers |
| Temperature | 63° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 63° | 63° | 62° | 62° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 ENE | 5 ENE | 4 E | 2 ESE | 2 SE | 3 SW | 3 WSW | 3 WSW |
| Gusts | 10 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Waves | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in |
- 12:00 am 63° 5 ENE 0.6 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 5 ENE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 62° 4 E 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 2 ESE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 63° 2 SE 0.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 63° 3 SW 0.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 62° 3 WSW 0.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 62° 3 WSW 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 62 / 63 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 62 °F | 6 mph N | 0.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 57 / 61 °F | 6 mph E | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 56 / 66 °F | 11 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 72 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 59 / 71 °F | 5 mph S | 0.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 53 / 59 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 53 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 49 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 50 °F | 5 mph NNE | 0.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 52 °F | 3 mph SE | 0.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 57 °F | 4 mph WSW | 0.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 49 / 57 °F | 4 mph SSW | 0.5 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 49 / 58 °F | 3 mph E | 0.4 ft |
- Fri 30 Light showers 58° / 62° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 57° / 61° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 56° / 66° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 58° / 72° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 59° / 71° 0.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 53° / 59° 1.2 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 47° / 53° 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, cooler than normal for late October (−2.8 °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 12:50 am (local time).
The sun in Derince
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:27 am
- Full dark 7:01 pm
- Civil dawn 6:59 am
- Civil dusk 6:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:44 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 34 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:22 pm
- Full dark 7:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,552 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Derince
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:21–4:21 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:53–4:53 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:58–11:58 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:47–8:47 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 Derince
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Değirmendere Vapur İskelesi 2.9 mi
- Ford Otosan Rıhtım 2.9 mi
- Halıdere Tekne ve Yat Barınağı 4.1 mi
- Yarımca Yat&Tekne Barınağı 4.4 mi
- Ereğli Limanı 9.0 mi
- Ata Balıkçılık 6.3 mi
- Kardeşler Balıkçılık 6.4 mi
- Mutlu Balıkçılık 7.2 mi
- Şen Balık 7.4 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 DerinceTides nearby
- Körfez1.8 mi
- Gölcük2.9 mi
- Halıdere4.3 mi
- İzmit6.0 mi
- Ulaşlı7.1 mi
- Karşıyaka8.0 mi
- Karamürsel11 mi
- Tavşancıl13 mi
- Diliskelesi15 mi
- Kaytazdere16 mi
Derince at a glance
- Town or city of about 125,485 people. Coordinates: 40.757° N, 29.815° E.
- It is 6.0 mi west of İzmit, the main place in Kocaeli. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in İzmit.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Derince Burnu (0.5 mi), Golcuk Burnu (1.6 mi), Tutunciftlik (2.8 mi).
Questions about DerinceQuestions
What time is sunset today in Derince?
At 6:01 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Derince?
At 7:29 am. First light comes at 6:28 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 2:21–4:21 am, Minor 10:58–11:58 am, Major 2:53–4:53 pm, Minor 7:47–8:47 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Derince?
Light showers, from 62 °F to 63 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (6 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Derince?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.6 ft waves with a period of 1.9 s from the northeast.
When is the best time to visit Derince?
The best time to visit Derince is from May to September: highs of 73 °F to 87 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 10 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).