Plan your navigation in the Strait of Messina with accurate tidal stream predictions, maps and graphs. Now on Apple Watch with Ring Smart complications and Siri Shortcuts
Messina Strait Currents provides tidal current predictions for the Strait of Messina, helping anyone navigating the Strait to plan crossings safely.
Based on official harmonic constants, the app calculates tidal current direction and speed at the Strait of Messina's two main reference points, Punta Pezzo and Ganzirri, as well as in secondary areas of the Strait.
Results are also displayed through a simple graph, providing a quick and clear overview of tidal current trends.
Tidal currents in the Strait of Messina may exceed 6 knots. Knowing the predicted current conditions helps you plan a safer crossing.
Home Screen widgets provide at-a-glance current information for Punta Pezzo and Ganzirri, without opening the app.
Apple Watch. Check tidal current direction and speed at Punta Pezzo and Ganzirri directly from your wrist, view current trend charts, and access current analysis for the Strait of Messina. Use the Digital Crown to explore predictions by adjusting the date and time.
Ring Smart for Apple Watch. Ring Smart watch face complications display current values and trends for Punta Pezzo and Ganzirri at a glance, without opening the app.
Shortcuts and Siri. Check tidal currents at Punta Pezzo, Ganzirri, and across the Strait of Messina using shortcuts, which can also be activated with Siri for quick access to current information.
The app also provides:
• Sunrise and sunset times
• Moonrise and moonset times
• Moon phase
• Illuminated portion of the Moon
Specifically designed for navigation in the Strait of Messina.
Messina Strait Currents builds on the experience of the previous app, available on the App Store since 2012, with a completely redesigned layout and numerous improvements.
Terms of Use (EULA):
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• Apple Watch: Correnti is now available on Apple Watch! View currents and charts for Punta Pezzo and Ganzirri, and access Strait of Messina current analysis directly from your wrist.
• Ring Smart for Apple Watch: new watch face complications showing at-a-glance current values and trends for Punta Pezzo and Ganzirri.
• Shortcuts and Siri: check currents at Punta Pezzo, Ganzirri, and in the Strait of Messina using the new shortcuts.
• General improvements: optimizations, localization updates, and stability improvements.
Version 2.4
The developer, Aldo Buongarzone, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Supported Features
VoiceOver
Dark Interface
Differentiate Without Color Alone
Sufficient Contrast
Reduced Motion
Information
Seller
Aldo Buongarzone
Size
19.5 MB
Category
Navigation
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.