Chart with the tide prediction and high waters possibility in Venice in the next 72 hours processed by the Tide Prediction Center of Venice Municipality

For further information:
Tide Prediction Center
Palazzo Cavalli - San Marco 4090
30124 Venezia (VE) Italy

phone: +39-041-2411996 / 041-2748787

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PREDICTION OF HIGH WATER IN VENICE

18 sirens are used since 1968 to warn population of high waters. They are activated about 3 hours in advance when the Center predicts a very high tide (more than 120 cm, flooding about 12% of downtown Venice). Further acoustic warning are given out as soon as is's possible to predict an exceptional tide (height up to 140 cm and 90% of the city flooded). Finally the sirens are used again when the tides exceed 160 cm.

TIDE PREDICTION FOR ITALIAN HARBOURS