What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Venice Lido?

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 Venice Lido for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Venice Lido, 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 Venice Lido?

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.

Venice Lido Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Veneto, ItalyEurope/Rome

Ocean View Index

76Good

Next tide

02:16High Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

05:39 – 16:08

Local time

02:04

Venice Lido, a barrier island shielding the lagoon, blends sandy Adriatic beaches with the glamour of the Venice Film Festival.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 25, 2026 00:16

Reference time: local noon · 11:54 (Europe/Rome)

Estimated

Good

Good conditions. Worth a visit.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Clear blue-green · hue
75.8
Clarity
Moderately clear · NTU
74.8
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
100
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
100
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
33
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodayOct 25

Overcast

16°11°

2.1 m/s

MonOct 26

Overcast

18°12°

4.0 m/s

TueOct 27

Overcast

18°10°

1.0 m/s

WedOct 28

Fog

17°10°

1.6 m/s

ThuOct 29

Overcast

17°10°

2.2 m/s

FriOct 30

Partly Cloudy

17°8°

1.3 m/s

SatOct 31

Overcast

17°8°

1.4 m/s

Visibility: 36 km·Cloud: 75%

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
02:16	High	1.63 m
08:16	Low	-1.30 m
14:16	High	1.17 m
21:16	Low	-1.40 m

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

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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

02:16

1.63 m

Low Tide

08:16

-1.30 m

High Tide

14:16

1.17 m

Low Tide

21:16

-1.40 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 Venice Lido.

151 km away

Rimini Beach

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

257 km away

Monterosso Beach

Liguria, Italy

447 km away

Promenade des Anglais

Alpes-Maritimes, France

472 km away

Plage de la Croisette

Alpes-Maritimes, France

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Venice Lido?: 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 Venice Lido for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Venice Lido, 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 Venice Lido?: 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: 45.4100°, 12.3700°
Timezone: Europe/Rome
Region & Country: Veneto, Italy

Data sources

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