Otranto
Otranto is a coastal town on the Salento coast, Provincia di Lecce, Italy, with a population of 4,914.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (60) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, a light breeze.
- Shore71
- Boat76
- Rock34
- Kayak32
- Spearfishing est.18
- Shore71
- Boat76
- Rock34
- Kayak32
- Spearfishing18est.
Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 9 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–06:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
- faces ENE · wind quartering offshore
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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 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 88 | 91 | 2–6kn NW | 0.04–0.16m ENE | 0.10m · 2.4s ENE | 21.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 91 | 82 | 85 | 75 | 76 | 2–12kn S | 0.14–0.86m SSW | 0.23m · 5.4s SSW | 21.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–20kn SSE | 0.94–2.08m SSE | 0.44m · 5.6s SSW | 21.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 71 | 76 | 34 | 32 | 18 | 0–8kn W | 0.60–1.84m SSE | 0.90m · 4.9s SSE | 21.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 90 | 83 | 75 | 66 | 57 | 3–10kn NW | 0.38–0.80m NNW | 0.33m · 4.1s WSW | 21.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 91 | 91 | 91 | 86 | 84 | 1–6kn SSW | 0.12–0.36m NNW | 0.11m · 3.5s SSW | 21.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 86 | 86 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 2–6kn E | 0.26–0.42m SW | 0.22m · 3.4s SSW | 21.4° |
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The town is close to several beaches, including Spiaggia degli Scaloni (0.1 km) and Spiaggia della Riviera degli Haethei (0.3 km), as well as Porta d'Oriente port (0.6 km) and the coastal points of Punta San Nicola (0.7 km) and Punta Craul (0.8 km). Nearby landmarks include the Castello di Otranto (0.6 km), Torre del Serpe (1.7 km), and Grotta della Monaca (1.8 km). Tides are micro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 0.22 m.
Also known as
Οτράντο, أوترانتو, Derentò
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Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Castello di Otranto — castle, 0.6 km
- Torre del Serpe — tower, 1.7 km
- Grotta della Monaca — cave, 1.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Otranto?
Our fishing score for Otranto on October 22, 2026 is 60 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Otranto on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 02:01 AM–03:31 AM, 08:27 AM–10:27 AM, 03:12 PM–04:42 PM, 08:49 PM–10:49 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 07:04 AM and 05:56 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Otranto?
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 Otranto?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:04 AM and sets at 05:56 PM. The moon rises at 03:57 PM and sets at 02:46 AM.