Scaletta Zanclea
Scaletta Zanclea is a coastal town on the Ionian coast of Sicily, in the province of Messina, Italy, with a population of 2,578.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (65) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, a light breeze.
- Gusting 44 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.
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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
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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 | 85 | 60 | 72 | 16 | 41 | 4–6kn S | 0.26–0.68m SSE | 0.52m · 3.7s SSE | 24.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 63 | 40 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 5–11kn S | 0.70–0.98m SSE | 0.89m · 5.2s SSE | 24.3° | |
| 21 Wed | 5 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–10kn SSW | 0.92–1.34m SE | 1.06m · 4.7s SE | 24.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–15kn NW | 0.42–1.00m ESE | 0.53m · 4.8s SE | 24.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 59 | 54 | 56 | 26 | 46 | 3–10kn NW | 0.18–0.40m E | 0.18m · 4.0s ESE | 24.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 75 | 74 | 74 | 66 | 74 | 1–8kn NNW | 0.08–0.22m E | 0.08m · 3.7s E | 23.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 68 | 50 | 61 | 14 | 37 | 5–8kn NNW | 0.18–0.52m N | 0.13m · 2.7s NNE | 22.9° |
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Nearby towns include Guidomandri Marina (0.5 km), Itala Marina (1.8 km), Giampilieri (2.2 km), Alì (4.9 km), and Alì Terme (6.2 km), with the Spiaggia di Nizza di Sicilia beach 7.7 km away. Landmarks near the town are the Castello Rufo Ruffo (0.6 km) and the San Placido Calonerò monastery (3.8 km). Tides are micro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 0.18 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Castello Rufo Ruffo — castle, 0.6 km
- San Placido Calonerò — monastery, 3.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Scaletta Zanclea?
Our fishing score for Scaletta Zanclea on October 22, 2026 is 65 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Scaletta Zanclea on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 02:16 AM–03:46 AM, 08:40 AM–10:40 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 Scaletta Zanclea?
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 Scaletta Zanclea?
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.