Tides & Navigation
Essential information for navigating from Aprilia Marittima
Marano Lagoon • Northern Adriatic Sea
Last updated: 05:00 PM
Today's Tides
Tide Heights
04:05
1.0m
HIGH TIDE
10:28
0.2m
LOW TIDE
16:44
1.0m
HIGH TIDE
23:24
0.3m
LOW TIDE
High Tide
04:05
1.0m
above datum
Low Tide
10:28
0.2m
above datum
High Tide
16:44
1.0m
above datum
Low Tide
23:24
0.3m
above datum
Tidal Range: ~0.7m: ~0.7m
The Northern Adriatic has moderate tides. Always check current conditions before departure.
Current Conditions
Wind
S
Direction
14
knots
15
gusts
Currents
In: Flooding (into lagoon) | Out: Ebbing (to sea)
Barometer
1014
hPa
Stable conditions expected
7-Day Tide Forecast
| Day | 1st High | 1st Low | 2nd High | 2nd Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Sun) | ↑ 04:05 | ↓ 10:28 | ↑ 16:44 | ↓ 23:24 |
| Monday | ↑ 04:55 | ↓ 11:18 | ↑ 17:34 | ↓ 00:14 |
| Tuesday | ↑ 05:45 | ↓ 12:08 | ↑ 18:24 | ↓ 01:04 |
| Wednesday | ↑ 06:35 | ↓ 12:58 | ↑ 19:14 | ↓ 01:54 |
| Thursday | ↑ 07:25 | ↓ 13:48 | ↑ 20:04 | ↓ 02:44 |
| Friday | ↑ 08:15 | ↓ 14:38 | ↑ 20:54 | ↓ 03:34 |
| Saturday | ↑ 09:05 | ↓ 15:28 | ↑ 21:44 | ↓ 04:24 |
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.