Kızkalesi tides today
- Tide now -0.4 ft ↓ falling · low 6:43 am (-0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:40 am–1:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 9:00 am–2:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 78 °F smooth · 3.6 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 65 °F from the NNE, gusts 14 · thunderstorm
- Sun 7:04 am–5:50 pm 10 h 47 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:16 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:16 pm
- Best time to dive 11:30 am–1:50 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Kızkalesi there are high tides at 12:08 am (0.7 ft) and 12:41 pm (0.3 ft) and low tides at 6:43 am and 6:20 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:43 am. The sun rises at 7:04 am and sets at 5:50 pm: 10 h 47 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:16 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:03 am to 4:03 am and from 2:35 pm to 4:35 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (8 mph). Thunderstorm, 65 °F.
Fishing in Kızkalesi today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 12:41 pm, coefficient 82
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), moderate onshore wind (13 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 1:40 pm, combines the 12:41 pm high tide and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Beach day in Kızkalesi
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.0 ft waves
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
- Thunderstorms: get out of the water and off the beach
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph)
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 · 2.0 ft
2.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 78 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:43 am
Low tide at 6:43 am and 6:20 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:08 am and 12:41 pm.
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 Kızkalesi
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- Ayaş Belediyesi Halk Plajı 3.3 mi · NE
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Tides in Kızkalesi
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:08 am 0.7 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Next low tide 6:43 am -0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:41 pm 0.3 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 6:20 pm -0.4 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 22 min to low tide at 6:43 am.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 12:08 am high tide and 82 for the 12:41 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on November 24 (0.7 ft) and the lowest, on April 17 (-0.7 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 25 to 26 (coefficient 111, 1.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 20, 0.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:04 am · 5:50 pm | High tide 12:08 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 6:43 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 12:41 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 6:20 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 91 | 86% | Major periods 2:03 am · 2:35 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:04 am · 5:49 pm | High tide 12:46 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 7:30 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 1:27 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 6:56 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 73 | 77% | Major periods 3:07 am · 3:39 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:05 am · 5:48 pm | High tide 1:31 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 8:32 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 2:34 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 7:45 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 53 | 67% | Major periods 4:10 am · 4:41 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:06 am · 5:47 pm | High tide 2:36 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 10:12 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 4:54 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 9:42 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 34 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:10 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:07 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 4:39 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 12:17 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 7:03 pm · 0.1 ft | — | Coef. 33 | 44% | Major periods 6:04 am · 6:30 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:08 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 12:35 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:43 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 1:28 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 7:54 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 49 | 34% | Major periods 6:54 am · 7:18 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:09 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 1:49 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 7:52 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 2:12 pm · -0.4 ft | High tide 8:29 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 64 | 24% | Major periods 7:41 am · 8:03 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Kızkalesi has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.0 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Kızkalesi
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 3.9 ft with a period of 5 s, from the southwest (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.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.9 °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 5:21 am (local time).
Surf in Kızkalesi today
Surf today
Poor- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Light cross-shore wind (10 mph): a bit of chop
- Thunderstorm: stay out of the water (lightning)
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:41 pm)
Thunderstorms in the best window: with lightning, stay out of the water.
- Light: First light 6:37 am · sunrise 7:04 am · sunset 5:50 pm · last light 6:17 pm
- Tide: high 12:08 am (0.7 ft), low 6:43 am (-0.6 ft), high 12:41 pm (0.3 ft) and low 6:20 pm (-0.4 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 77.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:00 am to 11:00 am, though with barely any waves and thunderstorms.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Kızkalesi today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (12:41 pm): little current from 12:10 pm to 1:10 pm
- 0.7 ft swell at 4 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:08 am (11:50 pm–12:30 am), low tide 6:43 am (6:20–7:10 am), high tide 12:41 pm (12:10–1:10 pm) and low tide 6:20 pm (5:50–6:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (1.33 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 77.7 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:17 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:16 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 1:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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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- Orca Dalış Merkezi 1.1 mi
- Orca DaliŞ Merkezİ 2.5 mi
- Deniz Kızı Sahili 3.3 mi
- Ayaş Sultankoyu 3.8 mi
- Mersin Silifke Yapraklıkoy Dalış Merkezi 4.1 mi
- Cırba Gölü 7.9 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
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Weather in Kızkalesi
Now in Kızkalesi
- Low / high
- 62 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 1.88 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 61 °F
- Visibility
- 17 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.16 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 | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Light showers | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Temperature | 67° | 66° | 65° | 65° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NNE | 8 NNE | 9 NNE | 10 NE | 13 NE | 13 NE | 14 NE | 14 ENE |
| Gusts | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.2 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.05 in | 0.06 in | 0.09 in | 0.08 in | 0.01 in | 0.09 in | 0.09 in | 0.15 in |
- 6:00 am 65° 9 NNE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 65° 10 NE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 13 NE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 13 NE 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 14 NE 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 14 ENE 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 63° 4 NE 2.5 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 2 NW 2.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 62 / 67 °F | 15 mph NE | 2.4 ft | 12:08 am · 12:41 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 61 / 69 °F | 6 mph W | 2.5 ft | 12:46 am · 1:27 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 64 / 70 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 1:31 am · 2:34 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 68 / 74 °F | 11 mph N | 1.8 ft | 2:36 am · 4:54 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 67 / 73 °F | 10 mph N | 1.1 ft | 4:39 am · 7:03 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 74 °F | 10 mph N | 1.5 ft | 6:43 am · 7:54 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 65 / 71 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.9 ft | 7:52 am · 8:29 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 63 / 67 °F | 6 mph N | 3.8 ft | 8:39 am · 8:59 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 62 / 65 °F | 9 mph N | 1.5 ft | 9:17 am · 9:27 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 65 °F | 15 mph N | 1.6 ft | 9:49 am · 9:55 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 62 °F | 13 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 10:19 am · 10:22 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 66 °F | 13 mph NW | 1.4 ft | 10:48 am · 10:49 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 66 °F | 10 mph N | 1.0 ft | 11:16 am · 11:17 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 58 / 65 °F | 11 mph NNW | 0.9 ft | 11:44 am · 11:45 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 61° / 69° 2.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 64° / 70° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 68° / 74° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 67° / 73° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 67° / 74° 1.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 65° / 71° 3.9 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 63° / 67° 3.8 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- 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 near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−9.8 °F; normal high: 77 °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 5:21 am (local time).
The sun in Kızkalesi
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:07 am
- Full dark 6:47 pm
- Civil dawn 6:37 am
- Civil dusk 6:17 pm
- Solar noon 12:27 pm (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 47 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:14 pm
- Full dark 6:47 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,843 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kızkalesi
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:03–4:03 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:35–4:35 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:23–11:23 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:46–8:46 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 Kızkalesi
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.55 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.6 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.3 mi.
From the shoreline (1,150 ft from Kızkalesi) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.55 mi
- 33 ft deep0.6 mi
- 66 ft deep0.8 mi
- 164 ft deep1.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.55 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.6 mi and 66 ft at 0.8 mi from shore.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near KızkalesiTides nearby
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- Ayaş2.5 mi
- Atakent6.3 mi
- Arkum9.0 mi
- Limonlu9.2 mi
- Kocahasanlı11 mi
- Erdemli14 mi
- Arpaçbahşiş17 mi
- Taşucu17 mi
- Çeşmeli22 mi
Kızkalesi at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,742 people. Coordinates: 36.462° N, 34.142° E.
- It is 37 mi southwest of Mersin, the main place in Mersin. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 3 min later than in Mersin.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about KızkalesiQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kızkalesi?
Today in Kızkalesi there are high tides at 12:08 am (0.7 ft) and 12:41 pm (0.3 ft) and low tides at 6:43 am and 6:20 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Kızkalesi?
At 5:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:17 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kızkalesi?
At 7:04 am. First light comes at 6:08 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 2:03–4:03 am, Minor 10:23–11:23 am, Major 2:35–4:35 pm, Minor 7:46–8:46 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kızkalesi?
Thunderstorm, from 62 °F to 67 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (8 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kızkalesi?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 3.6 s from the southwest. The water is 78.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kızkalesi?
The best time to visit Kızkalesi is from May to June and in September: highs of 78 °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
Tide: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).