Kotka tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↑ rising · high 3:44 am (0.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–5:10 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.0 ft · 51 °F slight · 3.5 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 12 mph · 47 °F from the SW, gusts 22 · overcast
- Sun 7:26 am–4:25 pm 9 h 0 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 4:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:02 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Kotka there is high tide at 3:00 am (0.5 ft) and low tide at 12:46 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:44 am. The sun rises at 7:26 am and sets at 4:25 pm: 9 h 0 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:29 am to 2:29 am and from 1:01 pm to 3:01 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southwest (12 mph). Overcast, 47 °F.
Fishing in Kotka today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Minor period 3:32–4:32 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:25 pm, golden hour from 3:19 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.10 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (13 mph) and some swell (2.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines moonrise, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, European flounder and garfish. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Kotka, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Kotka
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (94% cloud cover)
- Feels like 42 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 2.8 ft waves every 4 s
- Water at 51 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.8 ft
2.8 ft waves every 4 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 51 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate onshore wind (16 mph).
- Tide & sand
Kotka 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 Kotka
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- Äijänniemen uimaranta 2.4 mi · NE
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Пляж 3.0 mi · W
- Parking
- Kuutsalon santaranta 3.0 mi · E
- Santalahden ranta 3.5 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Haasiakari 5.2 mi · NE
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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the authorities of Finland.
Webcams near Kotka
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Tides in Kotka
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:00 am 0.5 ft
- ▼ Low tide 12:46 pm 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 51 min to high tide at 3:44 am.
In Kotka the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.4 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 (0.8 ft) and the lowest, on April 24 (-0.7 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 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:26 am · 4:25 pm | High tide 3:00 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 12:46 pm · 0.0 ft | 93% | Major periods 12:29 am · 1:01 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:28 am · 4:23 pm | High tide 3:44 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 2:01 pm · 0.0 ft | 86% | Major periods 1:33 am · 2:05 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:31 am · 4:20 pm | High tide 4:33 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 3:13 pm · 0.1 ft | 77% | Major periods 2:37 am · 3:09 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:34 am · 4:17 pm | High tide 5:29 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 4:12 pm · 0.1 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:41 am · 4:11 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:36 am · 4:15 pm | High tide 6:33 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 4:52 pm · 0.1 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:40 am · 5:07 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:39 am · 4:12 pm | High tide 7:47 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 5:14 pm · 0.1 ft | 44% | Major periods 5:34 am · 5:59 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:41 am · 4:09 pm | High tide 9:06 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 5:23 pm · 0.1 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:24 am · 6:47 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 Hamina Pitäjänsaari station (TICON-4), 10 mi from Kotka. 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 Kotka
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 3.1 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south-southwest (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 49.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.1 °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 11:53 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from FMI, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Kotka today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.5 ft swell at 4 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-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 51.3 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:10 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 4:02 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, combines little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
In Kotka 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 Kotka
Now in Kotka
- Low / high
- 47 / 51 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 12%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 18 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 51° | 51° | 50° | 50° | 49° | 49° | 49° | 48° |
| Wind (mph) | 17 SSW | 16 SSW | 15 SSW | 16 SSW | 15 SSW | 13 SSW | 14 SSW | 13 SSW |
| Gusts | 33 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 47° 12 SW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 12 SSW 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 46° 11 SSW 1.9 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 10 SSW 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 49° 11 SSW 1.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 49° 9 SW 1.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 50° 8 SW 1.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 50° 7 WSW 1.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 47 / 51 °F | 17 mph SSW | 3.1 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 51 °F | 12 mph SW | 2.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 49 °F | 9 mph WNW | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 44 / 47 °F | 11 mph NNE | 0.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 48 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 46 °F | 9 mph WNW | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 36 / 41 °F | 15 mph NW | 1.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 30 / 39 °F | 16 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 29 / 43 °F | 7 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 33 / 43 °F | 9 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 37 / 44 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.3 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 45 °F | 16 mph W | 6.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 39 °F | 17 mph NW | 5.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 28 / 35 °F | 12 mph NNW | 4.1 ft |
- Thu 29 Light rain 46° / 51° 2.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 44° / 49° 1.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 44° / 47° 0.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 44° / 48° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 42° / 46° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 36° / 41° 1.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 30° / 39° 1.8 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 wind on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+7.3 °F; normal high: 44 °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 11:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Kotka
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:51 am
- Full dark 6:00 pm
- Civil dawn 6:41 am
- Civil dusk 5:10 pm
- Solar noon 11:56 am (16° high)
- Daylight 9 h 0 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:19 pm
- Full dark 6:00 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,693 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kotka
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:29–2:29 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:01–3:01 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:22 am–12:22 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 3:32–4:32 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Kotka
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Vieraslaituri 0.8 mi
- a pier used for washing mats and jumping into water 1.1 mi
- Matwahsing 1.1 mi
- Hallan laituri 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Guest Harbour Kotka 0.6 mi
- Kantasatama 0.5 mi
- Kymi Fishing Shop 4.4 mi
- Ritoil 0.8 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,050 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi.
From the shoreline (1.2 mi from Kotka) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,050 ft
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep1.7 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,050 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.7 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Pirkoyri 1.1 mi southeast
- Light
- A flash every 3 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Fl WRG 3s
- Range
- 5 nautical miles (5.8 mi)
- Light height
- 20 ft above sea level
Other lighthouses nearby: Mussalo (3.6 mi southwest), Viikarinsalmi (3.9 mi south).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near KotkaTides nearby
- Karhula3.8 mi
- Hamina11 mi
- Ahvenkoski16 mi
- Loviisa25 mi
- Virolahden Kirkonkylä25 mi
- Virojoki27 mi
- Pernå31 mi
Kotka at a glance
- Town or city of about 50,157 people. Coordinates: 60.466° N, 26.946° E.
- The nearest tide station, Hamina Pitäjänsaari, is 10 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Kantasatama (0.4 mi), Sapokka (0.4 mi), Etelä Hietanen (0.5 mi), Sunilan Satama (1.6 mi).
Questions about KotkaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Kotka?
At 4:25 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:10 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kotka?
At 7:28 am. First light comes at 5:53 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:29–2:29 am, Minor 11:22 am–12:22 pm, Major 1:01–3:01 pm, Minor 3:32–4:32 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kotka?
Overcast, from 47 °F to 51 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southwest (12 mph) and a 12% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kotka?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.0 ft waves with a period of 3.5 s from the south-southwest. The water is 51.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kotka?
The best time to visit Kotka is in July: highs of 71 °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: Hamina Pitäjänsaari 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).