Briga
Briga is a town on the coast of Sicily, in the region of Messina, Italy, with a population of 203.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (64) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, a light breeze.
- Gusting 42 kn around 05:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
- Shore26
- Boat0
- Rock8
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore26
- Boat0
- Rock8
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 9 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
- faces SE · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 9 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 34 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 7–9kn S | 0.20–0.52m S | 0.37m · 4.0s S | 24.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 28 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 7–14kn S | 0.54–0.86m S | 0.68m · 5.6s S | 24.1° | |
| 21 Wed | 36 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–13kn SW | 0.74–0.94m SSE | 0.64m · 5.1s SSE | 24.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 26 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7–17kn NW | 0.42–0.72m W | 0.37m · 5.0s SW | 23.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 70 | 60 | 63 | 46 | 60 | 3–12kn NNW | 0.18–0.40m NNW | 0.17m · 5.4s NW | 23.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 83 | 82 | 83 | 64 | 82 | 3–10kn NNW | 0.10–0.28m NW | 0.09m · 4.4s NW | 22.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 57 | 24 | 37 | 0 | 9 | 7–8kn NNW | 0.26–0.58m NNW | 0.18m · 4.7s NNW | 22.6° |
Seafloor depth
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Briga lies near Giampilieri, 1.6 km away, and Scaletta Zanclea, 2.9 km away. Other nearby towns include Guidomandri Marina at 3.4 km, Itala Marina at 4.7 km, Mili Marina at 6.1 km and Mili San Pietro at 6.3 km. The San Placido Calonerò monastery is 1 km from the town and Castello Rufo Ruffo castle is 2.6 km away. The tide is semidiurnal with a small tidal range and a spring range of 0.17 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- San Placido Calonerò — monastery, 1.0 km
- Castello Rufo Ruffo — castle, 2.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Briga?
Our fishing score for Briga on October 22, 2026 is 64 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Briga on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 02:16 AM–03:46 AM, 08:39 AM–10:39 AM, 03:23 PM–04:53 PM, 09:01 PM–11:01 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 07:13 AM and 06:11 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Briga?
Barely. The range here is about 0.2 m, so our score gives the tide little weight at this place and leans on the moon, the light and the weather instead.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Briga?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:13 AM and sets at 06:11 PM. The moon rises at 04:08 PM and sets at 03:01 AM.