Messina Strait Currents
Aldo Buongarzone Navigation iPhoneiPadiPod touchApple Watch
Messina Strait Currents is a free Navigation app for iPhone and iPad by Aldo Buongarzone. Requires iOS 17.6. Updated October 12, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 19 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 12
- 2026 · v2.4
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About Messina Strait Currents
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): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What’s new
Version 2.4 · Updated October 12, 2026
• 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.
App privacy
The developer, Aldo Buongarzone, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Alternatives to Messina Strait Currents
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messina Strait Currents | – | Free | October 12, 2026 | |
| Messina Pilot | – | 11.99 USD | Oct 18, 2026 | Compare |
| WindRouter: Sailing Weather | – | 9.99 USD | Aug 26, 2026 | Compare |
| Ventus PRO | 5.0 / 5 (2) | 119.99 USD | May 29, 2026 | Compare |
| RaftUp! | – | Free | Jul 16, 2026 | Compare |
| Sextant — Celestial Nav | – | 9.99 USD | Oct 5, 2026 | Compare |
| LogBook — Digital Yacht Log | – | Free | Oct 7, 2026 | Compare |