Putkaste tides today
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↓ falling · low 2:44 am (0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:40–4:20 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.8 ft · 50 °F smooth · 3.5 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 46 °F from the S, gusts 13 · light rain
- Sun 7:39 am–4:45 pm 9 h 7 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 5:28 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:28 pm
- Best time to dive 9:10 am–12:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Putkaste there is high tide at 8:29 am (0.3 ft) and low tides at 2:44 am and 4:01 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:44 am. The sun rises at 7:39 am and sets at 4:45 pm: 9 h 7 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:28 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:50 am to 3:50 am and from 2:22 pm to 4:22 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (6 mph). Light rain, 46 °F.
Fishing in Putkaste today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:22–4:22 pm
- Sunset at 4:45 pm, golden hour from 3:43 pm
- Steady pressure (30.18 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:40 pm to 4:20 pm, combines a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:50 am to 3:50 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: European flounder, Atlantic cod and turbot. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Putkaste, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Putkaste
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- Cloudy (82% cloud cover)
- Feels like 50 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Water at 50 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 50 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand
Putkaste has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Putkaste
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- Kassari beach 4.1 mi · S
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Putkaste
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 2:44 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:29 am 0.3 ft
- ▼ Low tide 4:01 pm 0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 55 min to low tide at 2:44 am.
In Putkaste the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.2 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 25 (0.6 ft) and the lowest, on April 26 (-0.6 ft).
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:39 am · 4:45 pm | Low tide 2:44 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:29 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 4:01 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 86% | Major periods 1:50 am · 2:22 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:41 am · 4:43 pm | High tide 9:08 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 5:00 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | 77% | Major periods 2:55 am · 3:27 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:43 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 9:56 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 6:09 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:58 am · 4:28 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:46 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 11:05 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 7:22 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:57 am · 5:25 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:48 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 12:53 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:31 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | 44% | Major periods 5:51 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:51 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 4:10 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:39 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:46 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:32 pm · 0.1 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:41 am · 7:05 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:53 am · 4:31 pm | High tide 4:55 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 10:42 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 4:16 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 10:29 pm · 0.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:27 am · 7:50 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Hanko Pikku Kolalahti station (TICON-4), 68 mi from Putkaste. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Putkaste
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 2.2 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north-northwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 48.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.3 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:49 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from MSI, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Putkaste today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.4 ft swell at 2 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 50.2 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:28 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 5:28 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:10 am to 12:10 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Putkaste the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Putkaste
Now in Putkaste
- Low / high
- 46 / 53 °F
- Rain
- 0.09 in · 55%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 44 °F
- Visibility
- 5.7 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Light rain | Overcast | Overcast | Light rain | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Light rain |
| Temperature | 46° | 46° | 46° | 47° | 49° | 52° | 47° | 49° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 S | 7 S | 7 S | 6 S | 6 SSW | 5 WSW | 5 SSW | 6 SSW |
| Gusts | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 |
| Waves | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 46° 6 S 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 7 S 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 46° 7 S 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 6 S 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 49° 6 SSW 0.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 52° 5 WSW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 47° 5 SSW 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 49° 6 SSW 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 46 / 53 °F | 7 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 51 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.2 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 43 / 49 °F | 8 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 48 °F | 4 mph S | 0.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 48 °F | 12 mph WSW | 0.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 48 °F | 23 mph NNW | 2.2 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 40 / 43 °F | 23 mph N | 1.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 50 °F | 12 mph NW | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 51 °F | 14 mph NW | 1.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 50 °F | 14 mph NW | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 46 °F | 17 mph W | 2.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 43 / 45 °F | 19 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 37 / 43 °F | 12 mph NNW | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 35 / 44 °F | 8 mph SSE | 0.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 44° / 51° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 43° / 49° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 40° / 48° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 41° / 48° 0.8 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 44° / 48° 2.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 40° / 43° 1.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 40° / 50° 1.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.0 °F; normal high: 47 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:49 am (local time).
The sun in Putkaste
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:08 am
- Full dark 6:16 pm
- Civil dawn 6:56 am
- Civil dusk 5:28 pm
- Solar noon 12:13 pm (18° high)
- Daylight 9 h 7 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:43 pm
- Full dark 6:16 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,081 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Putkaste
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:50–3:50 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:22–4:22 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:46–1:46 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:58–5:58 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 10:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Putkaste
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 3.6 mi
- Jetty 3.7 mi
- Orjaku sadama slipp 3.5 mi
- Salinõmme paadisadama slipp 5.4 mi
- Naistlaiu sadama slipp 8.4 mi
- Orjaku Lighthouse Quay 3.4 mi
- Orjaku Marina 3.5 mi
- Reigi paadisadam 3.5 mi
- Kassari Marina 4.2 mi
- Meremäe Marina 5.4 mi
- Salinõmme Boat Marina 5.4 mi
- Jetoil Heltermaa sadama tankla 9.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 1.6 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1.2 mi from Putkaste) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.6 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.6 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.6 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.6 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1.6 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.6 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near PutkasteTides nearby
- Jausa5.2 mi
- Kärdla11 mi
- Kõrgessaare15 mi
- Nõmmküla19 mi
- Vormsi19 mi
- Hullo19 mi
- Orissaare22 mi
- Hellamaa24 mi
- Panga27 mi
- Haapsalu27 mi
Putkaste at a glance
- Town or city of about 120 people. Coordinates: 58.837° N, 22.799° E.
- It is 11 mi south of Kärdla, the main place in Hiiumaa. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Kärdla.
- The nearest tide station, Hanko Pikku Kolalahti, is 68 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Orjaku Sadam (3.5 mi).
Questions about PutkasteQuestions
What time is sunset today in Putkaste?
At 4:45 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:28 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Putkaste?
At 7:41 am. First light comes at 6:11 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:50–3:50 am, Minor 12:46–1:46 pm, Major 2:22–4:22 pm, Minor 4:58–5:58 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Putkaste?
Light rain, from 46 °F to 53 °F, with a light breeze from the south (6 mph) and a 55% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Putkaste?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 3.5 s from the south-southwest. The water is 50.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Putkaste?
The best time to visit Putkaste is in July: highs of 72 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 9 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Hanko Pikku Kolalahti station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).