Raahe tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 10:47 pm (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:50–4:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.3 ft · 46 °F slight · 4.3 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 47 °F from the SSW, gusts 28 · overcast
- Sun 7:58 am–4:12 pm 8 h 14 min of daylight
- Moon 86% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 9:10 am–12:10 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Raahe there is high tide at 10:47 pm (0.3 ft) and low tide at 10:11 am. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:47 pm. The sun rises at 7:58 am and sets at 4:12 pm: 8 h 14 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 1:43 am to 3:43 am and from 2:15 pm to 4:15 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.3 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the south-southwest (13 mph). Overcast, 47 °F.
Fishing in Raahe today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:15–4:15 pm
- Sunset at 4:12 pm, golden hour from 2:47 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), moderate cross-shore wind (14 mph) and some swell (3.3 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, 2:50 pm to 4:20 pm, combines a major period, sunset and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 1:40 am to 3:30 am, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
The tide barely moves in Raahe, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Raahe
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 3.5 ft waves
- Cloudy (96% cloud cover)
- Feels like 40 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Moderate cross-shore wind (14 mph)
- Water at 46 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.5 ft
3.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 46 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand
Raahe 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 Raahe
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- Koirien uimaranta 0.7 mi · NW
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
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 Raahe
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Tides in Raahe
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 10:11 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:47 pm 0.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 10 h 43 min to high tide at 10:47 pm.
In Raahe 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 12 (0.6 ft) and the lowest, on May 2 (-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 | Tide 3 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:58 am · 4:12 pm | Low tide 10:11 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:47 pm · 0.3 ft | — | 86% | Major periods 1:43 am · 2:15 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:02 am · 4:09 pm | Low tide 11:01 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:30 pm · 0.3 ft | — | 77% | Major periods 2:48 am · 3:20 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:05 am · 4:05 pm | Low tide 11:48 am · 0.2 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:51 am · 4:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:08 am · 4:02 pm | High tide 12:10 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 12:22 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:18 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:11 am · 3:59 pm | High tide 12:45 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 12:28 pm · 0.2 ft | — | 44% | Major periods 5:44 am · 6:10 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:15 am · 3:55 pm | High tide 1:09 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 12:01 pm · 0.2 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:34 am · 6:58 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:18 am · 3:52 pm | High tide 1:03 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 11:20 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:07 pm · 0.3 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:20 am · 7:43 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 Raahe Lapaluoto station (TICON-4), 2.4 mi from Raahe. 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 Raahe
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.7 ft
- Significant3.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 4.5 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north-northwest (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 43.9 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.2 °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 12:04 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).
Surf in Raahe today
Surf today
Poor- 1.6–2.5 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.4 ft swell at 5 s from the west-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 3.1 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph): a bit of chop
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 7:05 am · sunrise 7:58 am · sunset 4:12 pm · last light 5:06 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 46.4 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 32 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:05 am to 11:00 am, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and cross-shore wind.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Raahe today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 3.4 ft surface waves
- Moderate cross-shore 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. Swell (up to 2.5 ft at 4 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 46.4 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:06 pm. Waning gibbous (86%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:10 am to 12:10 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
In Raahe 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 Raahe
Now in Raahe
- Low / high
- 44 / 47 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 51%
- Clouds
- 96%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 18 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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: +0.47 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light showers | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 46° | 46° | 45° | 46° | 47° | 47° | 46° | 44° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 SSW | 12 SSW | 11 SSW | 13 SSW | 13 SSW | 13 SSW | 15 SW | 12 SSW |
| Gusts | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 25 |
| Waves | 3.7 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 47° 13 SSW 3.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 47° 13 SSW 3.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 46° 15 SW 3.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 44° 12 SSW 3.3 ft
- 12:00 am 44° 12 SSW 3.0 ft
- 3:00 am 45° 8 SSW 2.4 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 3 SW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 43° 2 NW 1.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 44 / 47 °F | 15 mph SSW | 3.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 41 / 45 °F | 12 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 39 / 43 °F | 12 mph SSW | 3.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 44 °F | 14 mph SSW | 4.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 43 °F | 7 mph NNW | 2.3 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 42 °F | 19 mph NNW | 4.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 33 / 39 °F | 17 mph NNW | 3.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 46 °F | 13 mph WNW | 2.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 35 / 45 °F | 16 mph W | 4.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 33 / 37 °F | 11 mph NW | 4.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 33 / 36 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 32 / 37 °F | 6 mph SW | 1.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 36 °F | 8 mph S | 1.6 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 36 / 38 °F | 9 mph SE | 1.7 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 41° / 45° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 39° / 43° 3.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 42° / 44° 4.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 37° / 43° 2.3 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 38° / 42° 4.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 33° / 39° 3.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 40° / 46° 2.5 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 (+7.5 °F; normal high: 40 °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 12:04 pm (local time).
The sun in Raahe
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:07 am
- Full dark 6:03 pm
- Civil dawn 7:05 am
- Civil dusk 5:06 pm
- Solar noon 12:06 pm (12° high)
- Daylight 8 h 14 min (−7 min)
- Evening golden hour 2:47 pm
- Full dark 6:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,194 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Raahe
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:43–3:43 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:15–4:15 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 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 Raahe
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Thompsoninlaituri 0.6 mi
- Ruismatala 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 8.6 mi
- Terässatama 0.7 mi
- Mikonkarin kalasatama 1.9 mi
- Marina 8.6 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 2.4 mi out for 33 ft of water. Right off the beach it already drops to about 15 ft.
From the shoreline (2.2 mi from Raahe) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.3 mi
- 33 ft deep2.4 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 15 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.4 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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
Heikinkari lower 4.6 mi southwest
- Light
- A white flash every 3 s · Fl W 3s
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (12 mi)
- Light height
- 23 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 RaaheTides nearby
- Pyhäjoki17 mi
- Oulunsalo32 mi
- Kalajoki34 mi
- Kaakkuri36 mi
- Vanhatulli37 mi
- Karjasilta37 mi
- Oulu37 mi
- Kaukovainio37 mi
Raahe at a glance
- Town or city of about 23,566 people. Coordinates: 64.683° N, 24.483° E.
- It is 37 mi southwest of Oulu, the main place in North Ostrobothnia. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 6 min later than in Oulu.
- The nearest tide station, Raahe Lapaluoto, is 2.4 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Helmimöljä (2.6 mi), Lapaluodon Satama (2.6 mi), Isomöljä (2.8 mi), Raahen Syväsatama (3.0 mi).
Questions about RaaheQuestions
What time is sunset today in Raahe?
At 4:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:06 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Raahe?
At 8:02 am. First light comes at 6:10 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 1:43–3:43 am, Major 2:15–4:15 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Raahe?
Light showers, from 44 °F to 47 °F, with a moderate breeze from the south-southwest (13 mph) and a 51% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Raahe?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.3 ft waves with a period of 4.3 s from the southwest. The water is 46.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Raahe?
The best time to visit Raahe is in July: highs of 69 °F, about 10 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: Raahe Lapaluoto 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).