Vaasa tides today
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↓ falling · low 7:14 am (0.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–4:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 45 °F smooth · 3.4 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 10 mph · 46 °F from the SSW, gusts 19 · overcast
- Sun 7:58 am–4:35 pm 8 h 37 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 3:18 pm waning gibbous · rises at 3:18 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:20 am–12:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Vaasa there is high tide at 2:56 pm (0.3 ft) and low tide at 6:28 am. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:14 am. The sun rises at 7:58 am and sets at 4:35 pm: 8 h 37 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 3:18 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:52 am to 2:52 am and from 1:23 pm to 3:23 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (10 mph). Overcast, 46 °F.
Fishing in Vaasa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Minor period 12:50–1:50 pm (moonset)
- Major period 1:23–3:23 pm
- Minor period 2:48–3:48 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:35 pm, golden hour from 3:19 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.16 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (14 mph) and some swell (2.4 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, 1:20 pm to 3:50 pm, combines moonset, a major period, moonrise, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
The tide barely moves in Vaasa, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Vaasa
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (87% cloud cover)
- Feels like 46 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 2.8 ft waves every 4 s
- Water at 45 °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 45 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate onshore wind (16 mph).
- Tide & sand
Vaasa 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 Vaasa
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- Hietasaari beach 0.7 mi · W
- Parking
Sufficient water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Mansikkasaaren uimaranta 1.2 mi · NW
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Viikingan uimaranta 1.5 mi · NW
- Isolahden uimaranta 1.7 mi · N
- Parking
- Koirien uimaranta 1.9 mi · SW
- Parking
- Ukkokari 3.3 mi · NW
- Strömsö 4.2 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the authorities of Finland.
Webcams near Vaasa
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Tides in Vaasa
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:28 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:56 pm 0.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 8 h 21 min to low tide at 7:14 am.
In Vaasa 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 April 18 (-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 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:58 am · 4:35 pm | Low tide 6:28 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 2:56 pm · 0.3 ft | 93% | Major periods 12:52 am · 1:23 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 8:01 am · 4:32 pm | Low tide 7:14 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 3:44 pm · 0.3 ft | 86% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:27 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:04 am · 4:29 pm | Low tide 8:02 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 4:38 pm · 0.3 ft | 77% | Major periods 3:00 am · 3:32 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:07 am · 4:26 pm | Low tide 8:50 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 5:43 pm · 0.3 ft | 66% | Major periods 4:03 am · 4:33 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:10 am · 4:23 pm | Low tide 9:35 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:52 pm · 0.3 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:30 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:13 am · 4:20 pm | Low tide 10:15 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:49 pm · 0.3 ft | 44% | Major periods 5:56 am · 6:21 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:16 am · 4:17 pm | Low tide 3:34 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:32 pm · 0.3 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:46 am · 7:09 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 Vaasa Vaskiluoto station (TICON-4), 1.8 mi from Vaasa. 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 Vaasa
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west 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 Wednesday 28: 3.1 ft with a period of 5 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.5 °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 10:52 pm (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 Vaasa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.6 ft surface waves
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph)
- 0.1 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 44.8 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:25 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 3:18 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:20 pm to 3:20 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
In Vaasa 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 Vaasa
Now in Vaasa
- Low / high
- 46 / 53 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 44 °F
- Visibility
- 1.6 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.34 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 51° | 51° | 52° | 52° | 53° | 51° | 48° | 47° |
| Wind (mph) | 15 SSW | 17 SSW | 17 SSW | 16 SSW | 15 SSW | 14 SSW | 12 SSW | 11 SSW |
| Gusts | 29 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 21 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.6 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° 10 S 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 45° 9 S 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 10 SSW 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 46° 10 SSW 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 48° 12 SSW 2.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 48° 10 SW 1.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 46° 7 SW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 45° 7 SSW 1.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 46 / 53 °F | 17 mph SSW | 3.1 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 45 / 48 °F | 12 mph SSW | 2.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 40 / 47 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 44 °F | 9 mph SSW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 46 °F | 13 mph SW | 2.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 43 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 39 / 45 °F | 20 mph NNW | 2.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 35 / 44 °F | 14 mph WNW | 1.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 46 °F | 12 mph NW | 2.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 49 °F | 15 mph WNW | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 47 °F | 15 mph WNW | 2.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 46 °F | 27 mph WNW | 3.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 36 / 40 °F | 21 mph NNW | 3.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 32 / 36 °F | 8 mph SSW | 1.2 ft |
- Thu 29 Light showers 45° / 48° 2.2 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 40° / 47° 1.7 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 38° / 44° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 40° / 46° 2.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 37° / 43° 1.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 39° / 45° 2.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 35° / 44° 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+10.4 °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 10:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Vaasa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:14 am
- Full dark 6:19 pm
- Civil dawn 7:09 am
- Civil dusk 5:25 pm
- Solar noon 12:17 pm (14° high)
- Daylight 8 h 37 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:19 pm
- Full dark 6:19 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,330 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Vaasa
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:52–2:52 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:23–3:23 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:50–1:50 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 2:48–3:48 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 Vaasa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Saunaravintola Meri 0.5 mi
- Järvikadun laituri 0.6 mi
- Jetty 1.6 mi
- Jetty 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 7.2 mi
- Vankilan allas 0.5 mi
- Järvikadunlaituri 0.6 mi
- Marina 0.6 mi
- Onkilahden laituri 0.7 mi
- Fuel dock 1.1 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 210 ft from shore and 22 ft at 3.1 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 28 ft.
From the shoreline (2.1 mi from Vaasa) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep210 ft
- 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. Deep water close in: about 28 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: 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. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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
Jussi lighthouse 1.8 mi southwest
- Light
- 2 very quick flashes every 3 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · VQ(2) WRG 3s
- Range
- 5 nautical miles (5.8 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 VaasaTides nearby
All places in Ostrobothnia, A to Z (45) →Vaasa at a glance
- Town or city of about 69,819 people. Coordinates: 63.096° N, 21.616° E.
- The nearest tide station, Vaasa Vaskiluoto, is 1.8 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Hietasaari Marina (0.6 mi), Vikinga Marina (1.6 mi), Kutterisatama (1.6 mi), Vasa Hamn (1.9 mi).
Questions about VaasaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Vaasa?
At 4:35 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Vaasa?
At 8:01 am. First light comes at 6:17 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 12:52–2:52 am, Minor 12:50–1:50 pm, Major 1:23–3:23 pm, Minor 2:48–3:48 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Vaasa?
Overcast, from 46 °F to 53 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (10 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Vaasa?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 3.4 s from the south-southwest. The water is 45.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Vaasa?
The best time to visit Vaasa is in July: highs of 69 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 8 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: Vaasa Vaskiluoto 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).