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Venice Lagoon sailing conditions today

GO — Yes — go sailing. Sailing score 100/100 · Italy. Better window around Today 3:00 AM.

About sailing in Venice Lagoon

The Venice Lagoon offers unique sailing past lagoon islands, historic channels, and the Adriatic beyond the Lido inlet.

Best time to sail

April through October; spring and early autumn avoid peak heat and acqua alta season.

Sailing notes

Shallow channels and strict speed limits; commercial vaporetto routes and MOSE barrier operations affect access.

Venice Lagoon wind and sailing weather

Bora northeasterlies in winter; summer brings moderate sirocco and afternoon sea breezes from the Adriatic.

Venice Lagoon sailing FAQ

What are sailing conditions like in Venice Lagoon today?

SailCall publishes a live go, caution, or no-go sailing conditions verdict for Venice Lagoon based on wind, seas, visibility, and timing. Check the live score on this page before you leave the dock.

When is the best time to sail in Venice Lagoon?

April through October; spring and early autumn avoid peak heat and acqua alta season.

What wind patterns should I expect in Venice Lagoon?

Bora northeasterlies in winter; summer brings moderate sirocco and afternoon sea breezes from the Adriatic.

Is Venice Lagoon in Italy suitable for day sailing?

Venice Lagoon is a popular day-sail venue in Italy. Check the live SailCall verdict for today's wind, seas, sailing score, and go/no-go recommendation before you leave the dock.

Is it good for sailing in Venice Lagoon?

Yes — Sailing Score 100/100.

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What SailCall covers

Wind, seas, rain, visibility, and pressure for today's coastal day sail, using WeatherAPI.com forecast and marine data. Wave outlook is included; tide times are not yet — check a local tide table before harbor entry. Not a chart plotter or passage planner.

Should I go sailing today?

Venice Lagoon

GO

Yes — go sailing

100

Sailing score

Next 24 hours

Hourly sailing comfort at the harbor — today and tomorrow are local to the marina.

Best intervals: Today 3:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Today 7:00 PM – Tomorrow 12:00 AM

Boat type

Showing Keelboat wind thresholds

Tomorrow
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Hover or tap an hour for details · Next 24 hours

Better window around Today 3:00 AM

At harbor: Tue, Aug 18, 3:00 AM (Central European Summer Time)

The call

Conditions near Venice Lagoon look favorable for a day sail today.

Location

Venice Lagoon, Italy

45.4344°, 12.3388°Open in OpenStreetMap

Today's seas

Daily wave outlook from WeatherAPI.com. Waves and swell, not tides.

Significant waves
0.0 m
Relatively calm on the surface. Still check wind against tide at the harbor mouth.
Swell
0.0 m
Swell period and direction affect how the boat rolls and whether wind waves stack on top.

Conditions at a glance

What stood out in the forecast

Wind

Good

9 kt · BF 3

Sustained to 9 kt · gusts to 17 kt · BF 5

Beaufort 5 — a workable breeze for most day sails. Watch for funneling between headlands and tall buildings near harbors; local gusts can exceed the open-water forecast.

Seas

Good

0.0 m

Significant wave height 0.0 m

Relatively modest seas today (swell ~0.0 m). Still evaluate harbor entrance and wind against any tidal stream using local pilot notes.

Rain

Poor

71%

5.3 mm total · 71% peak chance · 2 wet hour(s)

2 hour(s) with meaningful rain risk — expect reduced visibility, saturated decks, and slower reaction times. Full waterproof layers and clear eyewear help; consider delaying if comfort and sightlines matter for your route.

Air temperature

Fair

28°C

Air 19–28°C · feels like 19–28°C

Feels-like 19–28°C once wind and humidity count. Layer so you can cool off in sun and warm up when wet; shivering crews make poor decisions.

Visibility

Fair

1.1 nm

Lowest 1.1 nm · best 5.4 nm today

Visibility may dip to 1.1 nm even if the best part of the day reaches 5.4 nm. Haze, rain, or low cloud can hide buoys until you are close — brief the crew on what to watch for.

Barometric pressure

Good

1012 hPa

1012 hPa → steady

Pressure is steady — no strong synoptic system pushing through on this snapshot. Local wind, sea breeze, and geography still dominate near shore.

UV / sun

Fair

UV 6.5

High index — plan sun protection before you leave the dock. · peak near 13:00

UV 6.5 is elevated. Cloud cover does not block all UV — protect skin and eyes, especially on white decks and sails.

Why we said GO

What pushed the score — how we score

    How we decided

    We score sailing conditions with fixed thresholds, so you can see why we picked go, caution, or no-go. Official charts, tide books, and your own judgment still run the show.

    • GO — sailing score ≥70 with no critical blockers
    • CAUTION — score 45–69, or manageable risks
    • NO-GO — score <45 or dangerous wind/seas/storms

    Engine v1.2.0 · WeatherAPI.com marine + forecast · Evaluated Tue, Aug 18, 1:37 AM (Central European Summer Time)

    What should I do?

    What to do next

    • Check local tide tables

      SailCall does not include tide data yet — verify harbor depth before you go.

      At harbor: Tue, Aug 18, 3:00 AM (Central European Summer Time)

    Day outlook

    2-day · °C, kt, m, nm, mm

    Today

    Fair

    28°C / 19°C

    5.3 mm · 71%

    Sail with preparation: rain expected (remaining hours).

    Tomorrow

    Fair

    29°C / 21°C

    0.1 mm

    Sail with preparation: breezy conditions.

    Forecast data from third-party providers.