Tides & Navigation

Essential information for navigating from Aprilia Marittima

Marano Lagoon • Northern Adriatic Sea

Last updated: 03:10 AM

Current Time:03:10 AM
Next Tide: 05:25 (1.0m)
Wind:SW 20 kts

Today's Tides

Tide Heights

05:25

1.0m

HIGH TIDE

11:44

0.2m

LOW TIDE

18:03

1.0m

HIGH TIDE

High Tide

05:25

1.0m

above datum

Low Tide

11:44

0.2m

above datum

High Tide

18:03

1.0m

above datum

Tidal Range: ~0.7m: ~0.7m

The Northern Adriatic has moderate tides. Always check current conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

Wind

SW

Direction

20

knots

29

gusts

Currents

00:00
0.3 ktsIn
06:00
1.8 ktsOut
12:00
0.3 ktsIn
18:00
1.8 ktsOut

In: Flooding (into lagoon) | Out: Ebbing (to sea)

Barometer

1030

hPa

Falling

Stable conditions expected

7-Day Tide Forecast

Day1st High1st Low2nd High2nd Low
Today(Wed)05:2511:4418:0300:21
Thursday06:1512:3418:5301:11
Friday07:0513:2419:4302:01
Saturday07:5514:1420:3302:51
Sunday08:4515:0421:2303:41
Monday09:3515:5422:1304:31
Tuesday10:2516:4423:0305:21

Navigation Information

Departure Planning

Best Departure Times

  • 2-3 hours before high tide for easier lagoon navigation
  • Avoid low tide ±1 hour (shallow areas in channels)
  • Morning departures typically have calmer conditions

Channel Depths

  • Main channel: 3.5-4m at MLLW
  • Secondary channels: 2-3m
  • Marina entrance: 3m minimum
  • Recommended draft limit: 2.5m

Local Navigation Hazards

Watch Out For

  • !Shallow sandbanks shift seasonally - follow marked channels
  • !Strong currents at channel entrances during spring tides
  • !Fishing nets marked with small buoys in lagoon areas
  • !Reduced visibility in fog - common in autumn/winter mornings

Navigation Aids

  • Channel markers: Red to starboard when returning
  • Cardinal marks on major hazards
  • Leading lights for night entry (Fl.G.3s)
  • VHF Ch. 16/12 for marine assistance

Useful Resources

Marina Office

VHF Channel 12

Call for assistance, berth availability, and local conditions

Coordinates

45°45.6'N 13°11.2'E

Marina entrance and waypoints available at reception

Weather Updates

VHF Channel 68

Marine forecasts every 6 hours in season

Important Safety Notice

This information is provided as a general guide only. Always consult official nautical charts, updated Notices to Mariners, and obtain the latest weather forecasts before departure. Conditions can change rapidly. The marina and website operators accept no responsibility for navigation decisions based on this information.