Virolahden Kirkonkylä tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↑ rising · high 3:44 am (0.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:10–5:00 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.0 ft · 51 °F slight · 3.4 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 10 mph · 46 °F from the SSW, gusts 18 · overcast
- Sun 7:26 am–4:19 pm 8 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 4:35 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:35 pm
- Best time to dive 8:50–11:50 am great day · 10/10
Today in Virolahden Kirkonkylä there is high tide at 3:44 am (0.5 ft) and low tide at 2:01 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 4:19 pm: 8 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:35 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:30 am to 3:30 am and from 2:02 pm to 4:02 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (10 mph). Overcast, 46 °F.
Fishing in Virolahden Kirkonkylä today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:02–4:02 pm
- Minor period 4:05–5:05 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:19 pm, golden hour from 3:12 pm
- Steady pressure (30.18 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, 3:10 pm to 5:00 pm, combines a major period, moonrise, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
The tide barely moves in Virolahden Kirkonkylä, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Virolahden Kirkonkylä
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- Cloudy (91% cloud cover)
- Feels like 44 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Water at 51 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. 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 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand
Virolahden Kirkonkylä 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 Virolahden Kirkonkylä
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Virolahden Kirkonkylä.
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Tides in Virolahden Kirkonkylä
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 3:44 am 0.5 ft
- ▼ Low tide 2:01 pm 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 45 min to high tide at 3:44 am.
In Virolahden Kirkonkylä the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.5 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, Thu 29 | 7:26 am · 4:19 pm | High tide 3:44 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 2:01 pm · 0.0 ft | 86% | Major periods 1:30 am · 2:02 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 4:17 pm | High tide 4:33 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 3:13 pm · 0.1 ft | 77% | Major periods 2:34 am · 3:06 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:31 am · 4:14 pm | High tide 5:29 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 4:12 pm · 0.1 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:37 am · 4:08 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:33 am · 4:11 pm | High tide 6:33 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 4:52 pm · 0.1 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:37 am · 5:04 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:36 am · 4:09 pm | High tide 7:47 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 5:14 pm · 0.1 ft | 44% | Major periods 5:31 am · 5:56 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:39 am · 4:06 pm | High tide 9:06 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 5:23 pm · 0.1 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:21 am · 6:44 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:41 am · 4:03 pm | High tide 10:27 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 5:25 pm · 0.2 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:07 am · 7:30 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), 17 mi from Virolahden Kirkonkylä. 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 Virolahden Kirkonkylä
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.2 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.0 ft with a period of 3 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 48.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+5.6 °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 12:58 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
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 Virolahden Kirkonkylä today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.4 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, 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 50.9 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:05 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 4:35 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 am to 11:50 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Virolahden Kirkonkylä 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Virolahden Kirkonkylä.
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Weather in Virolahden Kirkonkylä
Now in Virolahden Kirkonkylä
- Low / high
- 45 / 50 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 71%
- Clouds
- 93%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 16 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 | Light rain | Light rain |
| Temperature | 46° | 46° | 45° | 47° | 49° | 49° | 49° | 50° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 SW | 10 SSW | 9 SSW | 10 SSW | 10 SW | 8 SW | 7 SSW | 8 SW |
| Gusts | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 15 |
| Waves | 2.0 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 46° 9 SW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 10 SSW 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 9 SSW 1.9 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 10 SSW 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 49° 10 SW 1.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 49° 8 SW 1.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 49° 7 SSW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 50° 8 SW 1.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 45 / 50 °F | 11 mph SW | 2.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 49 °F | 9 mph WNW | 1.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 43 / 47 °F | 11 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 47 °F | 5 mph ESE | 1.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 47 °F | 10 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 37 / 42 °F | 13 mph NW | 2.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 29 / 38 °F | 15 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 28 / 42 °F | 7 mph WNW | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 33 / 42 °F | 9 mph WNW | 1.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 37 / 43 °F | 10 mph NW | 1.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 46 °F | 17 mph W | 3.0 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 39 °F | 16 mph NW | 2.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 27 / 34 °F | 12 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 26 / 38 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.1 ft |
- Fri 30 Light showers 44° / 49° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 43° / 47° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 42° / 47° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 43° / 47° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 37° / 42° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 29° / 38° 1.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 28° / 42° 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind tomorrow. 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 (+7.5 °F; normal high: 42 °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 12:58 am (local time).
The sun in Virolahden Kirkonkylä
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:50 am
- Full dark 5:54 pm
- Civil dawn 6:40 am
- Civil dusk 5:05 pm
- Solar noon 11:53 am (16° high)
- Daylight 8 h 54 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:12 pm
- Full dark 5:54 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,409 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Virolahden Kirkonkylä
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:30–3:30 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:02–4:02 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:58–1:58 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:05–5:05 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 Virolahden Kirkonkylä
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Santaniemen veneluiska 3.3 mi
- Ukkosaaren veneluiska 4.6 mi
- Boat ramp 6.9 mi
- Kelviikin kalasataman veneluiska 7.5 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.5 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (2.1 mi from Virolahden Kirkonkylä) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1 mi
- 33 ft deep1.5 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1 mi): 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. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.5 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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
Parrio 4.3 mi south
- Light
- 2 flashes every 6 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Fl(2) WRG 6s
- Range
- 8 nautical miles (9.2 mi)
- Light height
- 30 ft above sea level
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Virolahden KirkonkyläTides nearby
- Virojoki4.4 mi
- Hamina17 mi
- Kotka25 mi
- Karhula26 mi
- Vysotsk31 mi
- Primorsk33 mi
- Sovetskiy34 mi
- Glebychevo36 mi
Virolahden Kirkonkylä at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,796 people. Coordinates: 60.517° N, 27.683° E.
- It is 25 mi east of Kotka, the main place in Kymenlaakso. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Kotka.
- The nearest tide station, Hamina Pitäjänsaari, is 17 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Hyypiänhiekka (2.1 mi), Paskoranta (2.1 mi), Valkiahiekka (2.3 mi), Kanttihiekka (3.8 mi).
Questions about Virolahden KirkonkyläQuestions
What time is sunset today in Virolahden Kirkonkylä?
At 4:19 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:05 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Virolahden Kirkonkylä?
At 7:28 am. First light comes at 5:53 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 1:30–3:30 am, Minor 12:58–1:58 pm, Major 2:02–4:02 pm, Minor 4:05–5:05 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Virolahden Kirkonkylä?
Light rain, from 45 °F to 50 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (10 mph) and a 71% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Virolahden Kirkonkylä?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.0 ft waves with a period of 3.4 s from the south-southwest. The water is 50.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Virolahden Kirkonkylä?
The best time to visit Virolahden Kirkonkylä 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: 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).