What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Marina Grande?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

When is the best time to visit Marina Grande for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Marina Grande, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Marina Grande?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Marina Grande Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Campania, ItalyEurope/Rome

Ocean View Index

92Excellent

Next tide

04:07High Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

05:24 – 16:08

Local time

03:07

Marina Grande, Capri's main port, is a pebble bathing beach and the gateway to the Blue Grotto and the iconic Faraglioni rocks.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 25, 2026 00:17

Reference time: local noon · 11:47 (Europe/Rome)

Estimated

Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
92.4
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
100
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
83.2
Lighting
Golden hour, optimal · lux
90.9
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodayOct 25

Overcast

18°16°

2.1 m/s

MonOct 26

Overcast

20°17°

2.8 m/s

TueOct 27

Overcast

20°17°

2.3 m/s

WedOct 28

Overcast

19°18°

1.0 m/s

ThuOct 29

Partly Cloudy

20°18°

2.3 m/s

FriOct 30

Partly Cloudy

19°15°

4.2 m/s

SatOct 31

Clear

17°15°

5.0 m/s

Visibility: 40 km·Cloud: 48%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Tue: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Spring TideCoefficient: 112.9 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
04:07	High	1.62 m
10:07	Low	-1.30 m
16:07	High	1.18 m
23:07	Low	-1.38 m

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

80Excellent35PoorView full forecast

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

High Tide

04:07

1.62 m

Low Tide

10:07

-1.30 m

High Tide

16:07

1.18 m

Low Tide

23:07

-1.38 m

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Marina Grande.

22 km away

Positano Beach

Campania, Italy

32 km away

Amalfi Coast

Campania, Italy

293 km away

San Vito Lo Capo

Sicily, Italy

400 km away

Costa Smeralda

Sardinia, Italy

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Marina Grande?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.
When is the best time to visit Marina Grande for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Marina Grande, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Marina Grande?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Essential Information

Coordinates: 40.5500°, 14.2400°
Timezone: Europe/Rome
Region & Country: Campania, Italy

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS