What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for San Vito Lo Capo?

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 San Vito Lo Capo for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for San Vito Lo Capo, 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 San Vito Lo Capo?

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.

San Vito Lo Capo Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Sicily, ItalyEurope/Rome

Ocean View Index

91Excellent

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

05:25 – 16:20

Local time

00:45

Sicily's San Vito Lo Capo is a white-sand bay set in a mountain-ringed fishing village, famed for its seafood festival.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 22:45

Reference time: local noon · 12:53 (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
83.7
Lighting
Golden hour, optimal · lux
84.3
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodayOct 23

Overcast

22°19°

1.8 m/s

SatOct 24

Rain

22°18°

3.7 m/s

0.8mm

SunOct 25

Rain

19°17°

4.2 m/s

7.5mm

MonOct 26

Rain

22°17°

2.9 m/s

4.5mm

TueOct 27

Overcast

22°19°

2.9 m/s

WedOct 28

Overcast

22°19°

1.9 m/s

0.4mm

ThuOct 29

Overcast

22°19°

1.8 m/s

0.2mm

Visibility: 37 km·Cloud: 57%

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.

Mixed TideCoefficient: 77.6 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
No tide extremes recorded today.

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

80Excellent60FairView 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.

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 San Vito Lo Capo.

293 km away

Marina Grande

Campania, Italy

311 km away

Positano Beach

Campania, Italy

316 km away

Amalfi Coast

Campania, Italy

426 km away

Costa Smeralda

Sardinia, Italy

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for San Vito Lo Capo?: 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 San Vito Lo Capo for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for San Vito Lo Capo, 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 San Vito Lo Capo?: 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: 38.1800°, 12.7400°
Timezone: Europe/Rome
Region & Country: Sicily, Italy

Data sources

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