Kemi tides today
- Tide now 0.3 ft ↓ falling · low 10:43 am (0.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:30–4:10 pm great day · 10/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.5 ft · 44 °F slight · 4.9 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 12 mph · 46 °F from the SSW, gusts 25 · partly cloudy
- Sun 8:01 am–4:09 pm 8 h 9 min of daylight
- Moon 93% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Kemi there is high tide at 9:38 pm (0.3 ft) and low tide at 10:07 am. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:43 am. The sun rises at 8:01 am and sets at 4:09 pm: 8 h 9 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 12:39 am to 2:39 am and from 1:11 pm to 3:11 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (12 mph). Partly cloudy, 46 °F.
Fishing in Kemi today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:11–3:11 pm
- Sunset at 4:09 pm, golden hour from 2:39 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.12 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (18 mph) and some swell (4.9 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, 2:30 pm to 3:10 pm, combines a major period, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
The tide barely moves in Kemi, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Kemi
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 42 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh onshore wind (18 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 5.0 ft waves every 6 s
- Water at 44 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.0 ft
5.0 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 44 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 18 mph
Fresh onshore wind (18 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand
Kemi 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 Kemi
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- Marianranta 3.7 mi · NW
- Parking
- Ahvenpankki 4.1 mi · NW
- Pappilanranta 4.9 mi · N
- Restrooms
- 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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Webcams near Kemi
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Tides in Kemi
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 10:07 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:38 pm 0.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 10 h 53 min to low tide at 10:43 am.
In Kemi 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 13 (0.7 ft) and the lowest, on April 20 (-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 | 8:01 am · 4:09 pm | Low tide 10:07 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 9:38 pm · 0.3 ft | 93% | Major periods 12:39 am · 1:11 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 8:04 am · 4:06 pm | Low tide 10:43 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:27 pm · 0.4 ft | 86% | Major periods 1:43 am · 2:15 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:08 am · 4:02 pm | Low tide 11:29 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:21 pm · 0.4 ft | 77% | Major periods 2:47 am · 3:19 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:11 am · 3:58 pm | Low tide 12:15 pm · 0.2 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:15 am · 3:55 pm | High tide 12:16 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 12:44 pm · 0.2 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:18 am · 3:51 pm | High tide 1:05 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 12:13 pm · 0.3 ft | 44% | Major periods 5:44 am · 6:09 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:22 am · 3:48 pm | High tide 1:44 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 11:26 am · 0.3 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:34 am · 6:57 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 Kemi Ajos station (TICON-4), 4.8 mi from Kemi. 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 Kemi
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.8 ft
- Significant3.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 5.0 ft with a period of 6 s, from the south-southwest (moderate).
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 42.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.1 °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 11:50 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 Kemi today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 5.0 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.48 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 44.1 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:05 pm. Waning gibbous (93%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with waves and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 8:00 am to 10:30 am, with weak current and the sun high, though with waves and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 2:30 pm to 4:10 pm, with weak current, though with waves and moderate wind.
In Kemi 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
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Weather in Kemi
Now in Kemi
- Low / high
- 46 / 50 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 61%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 44 °F
- Visibility
- 9.3 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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: +0.42 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 49° | 49° | 49° | 50° | 50° | 49° | 47° | 47° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 SSW | 15 SSW | 16 SSW | 16 SSW | 17 SSW | 18 SSW | 14 SSW | 12 SSW |
| Gusts | 30 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 37 | 38 | 30 | 26 |
| Waves | 4.5 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.9 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.5 ft | 3.9 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 46° 12 SSW 3.5 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 11 SSW 3.3 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 12 SSW 3.2 ft
- 9:00 am 46° 12 SSW 3.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 46° 12 SSW 3.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 46° 11 SSW 3.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 44° 7 SSW 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 45° 7 SW 2.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 46 / 50 °F | 18 mph SSW | 5.0 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 44 / 46 °F | 13 mph SSW | 3.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 35 / 45 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 32 / 45 °F | 13 mph SSW | 2.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 37 / 45 °F | 10 mph WSW | 2.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 33 / 38 °F | 8 mph W | 2.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 30 / 39 °F | 15 mph NNW | 2.2 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 28 / 42 °F | 12 mph W | 2.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 35 / 42 °F | 10 mph WNW | 1.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 36 / 46 °F | 13 mph WNW | 3.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 33 / 43 °F | 12 mph W | 2.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 33 / 43 °F | 19 mph WNW | 5.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 27 / 34 °F | 17 mph NNW | 5.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 25 / 37 °F | 11 mph SW | 2.6 ft |
- Thu 29 Light rain 44° / 46° 3.6 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 35° / 45° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 32° / 45° 2.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 37° / 45° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 33° / 38° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 30° / 39° 2.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 28° / 42° 2.4 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+11.9 °F; normal high: 38 °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 11:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Kemi
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:05 am
- Full dark 6:05 pm
- Civil dawn 7:05 am
- Civil dusk 5:05 pm
- Solar noon 12:06 pm (11° high)
- Daylight 8 h 9 min (−7 min)
- Evening golden hour 2:39 pm
- Full dark 6:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,531 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kemi
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:39–2:39 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:11–3:11 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high 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 Kemi
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.9 mi
- Jetty 3.0 mi
- Jetty 3.2 mi
- Mansikkanokan aallonmurtajan kalastuspaikka 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 3.0 mi
- Hahtisaaren venesatama 0.3 mi
- Marina 0.6 mi
- Marina 0.7 mi
- Marina 1.4 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 19 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Kemi) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.5 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 7.2 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 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. 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 KemiTides nearby
All places in Lapland, A to Z (22) →Kemi at a glance
- Town or city of about 19,332 people. Coordinates: 65.736° N, 24.564° E.
- It is 14 mi southeast of Tornio, the main place in Lapland. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Tornio.
- The nearest tide station, Kemi Ajos, is 4.8 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Puidenpuuttuma (3.1 mi), Veitsiluodon Satama (3.6 mi).
Questions about KemiQuestions
What time is sunset today in Kemi?
At 4:09 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:05 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kemi?
At 8:04 am. First light comes at 6:08 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 12:39–2:39 am, Major 1:11–3:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kemi?
Overcast, from 46 °F to 50 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (12 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kemi?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.5 ft waves with a period of 4.9 s from the south-southwest. The water is 44.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kemi?
The best time to visit Kemi is in July: highs of 70 °F, about 11 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: Kemi Ajos 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).