Merikarvia tides today
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↓ falling · low 6:03 am (0.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–4:50 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.9 ft · 48 °F slight · 3.8 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 48 °F from the S, gusts 16 · overcast
- Sun 7:53 am–4:41 pm 8 h 48 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 3:56 pm waning gibbous · rises at 3:56 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:40–4:40 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Merikarvia there is high tide at 12:45 pm (0.2 ft) and low tide at 5:18 am. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:03 am. The sun rises at 7:53 am and sets at 4:41 pm: 8 h 48 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 3:56 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 slight, with 1.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south (9 mph). Overcast, 48 °F.
Fishing in Merikarvia today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Minor period 3:26–4:26 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:41 pm, golden hour from 3:30 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.15 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (13 mph) and some swell (2.5 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 1:20 pm to 2:30 pm, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
The tide barely moves in Merikarvia, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Merikarvia
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (97% cloud cover)
- Feels like 45 °F: chilly for the beach
- 100% chance of rain
- Fresh onshore wind (19 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 3.4 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 48 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.4 ft
3.4 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 48 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 19 mph
Fresh onshore wind (19 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand
Merikarvia 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 Merikarvia
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- Mericampingin uimaranta 1.3 mi · SW
- 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 Merikarvia
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Tides in Merikarvia
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:18 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:45 pm 0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 11 min to low tide at 6:03 am.
In Merikarvia the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.1 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 (0.5 ft) and the lowest, on April 27 (-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 | 7:53 am · 4:41 pm | Low tide 5:18 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:45 pm · 0.2 ft | 93% | Major periods 12:52 am · 1:23 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:56 am · 4:38 pm | Low tide 6:03 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 1:33 pm · 0.3 ft | 86% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:28 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:59 am · 4:35 pm | Low tide 6:54 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:24 pm · 0.3 ft | 77% | Major periods 3:00 am · 3:32 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:02 am · 4:33 pm | Low tide 7:48 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 3:20 pm · 0.3 ft | 66% | Major periods 4:03 am · 4:33 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:04 am · 4:30 pm | Low tide 8:47 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 4:22 pm · 0.3 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:30 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:07 am · 4:27 pm | Low tide 12:20 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 5:28 pm · 0.2 ft | 44% | Major periods 5:57 am · 6:22 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:10 am · 4:24 pm | Low tide 1:14 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:32 pm · 0.2 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:46 am · 7:10 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 Pori Mäntyluoto Kallo station (TICON-4), 19 mi from Merikarvia. 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 Merikarvia
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant1.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.0 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 4.0 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 cools over the next few days: about 47.0 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.9 °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 11:52 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 Merikarvia today
Surf today
Poor- 2.0–3.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.1 ft swell at 6 s from the west-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 3.2 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Fresh onshore wind (19 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 7:06 am · sunrise 7:53 am · sunset 4:41 pm · last light 5:29 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 48.4 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 40 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:06 am to 11:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore 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 Merikarvia today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.7 ft surface waves
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Wind over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 48.4 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:29 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 3:56 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
In Merikarvia 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 Merikarvia.
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Weather in Merikarvia
Now in Merikarvia
- Low / high
- 48 / 52 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 5.9 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- 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 (−0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.27 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 | Light rain | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 52° | 51° | 52° | 52° | 52° | 51° | 49° | 49° |
| Wind (mph) | 21 S | 24 S | 21 SSW | 19 SSW | 16 SSW | 14 SSW | 11 SSW | 9 SSW |
| Gusts | 39 | 44 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 18 |
| Waves | 4.0 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 48° 9 S 1.9 ft
- 3:00 am 47° 9 SSW 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 10 SSW 2.1 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 13 SSW 2.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 49° 14 SSW 2.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 48° 13 SSW 2.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 47° 8 WSW 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 47° 7 WSW 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 52 °F | 24 mph SSW | 4.0 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 47 / 49 °F | 15 mph SSW | 2.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 48 °F | 13 mph NNW | 2.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 40 / 45 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 41 / 46 °F | 16 mph SSW | 2.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 46 °F | 7 mph N | 2.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 35 / 46 °F | 15 mph NNW | 2.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 31 / 43 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 47 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 39 / 49 °F | 12 mph WNW | 3.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 48 °F | 11 mph NW | 3.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 46 °F | 20 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 30 / 40 °F | 16 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 28 / 36 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.7 ft |
- Thu 29 Light rain 47° / 49° 2.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 43° / 48° 2.5 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 40° / 45° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 41° / 46° 2.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 37° / 46° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 35° / 46° 2.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 31° / 43° 2.6 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 rain today. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+8.3 °F; normal high: 43 °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 11:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Merikarvia
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:14 am
- Full dark 6:20 pm
- Civil dawn 7:06 am
- Civil dusk 5:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:18 pm (15° high)
- Daylight 8 h 48 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:30 pm
- Full dark 6:20 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,322 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Merikarvia
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
- 12:13–1:13 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 3:26–4:26 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 Merikarvia
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Stäävit- ja Vaaditkoski 1.3 mi
- Purupakka 1.3 mi
- Puukoski 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 5.6 mi
- Boat ramp 7.2 mi
- Boat ramp 7.8 mi
- Krookan satama 0.8 mi
- Kasalan kalasatama 7.7 mi
- Seo 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
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3 mi from shore the water is still only about 1.3 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1.2 mi from Merikarvia) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.9 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.9 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 3 mi out. 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.
Tides near MerikarviaTides nearby
- Peippu3.7 mi
- Trolssi5.3 mi
- Sältö5.9 mi
- Riispyy7.3 mi
- Pohjansaha7.9 mi
- Keikvesi10 mi
- Mustalahti11 mi
- Sideby13 mi
- Yyteri20 mi
- Kristinestad29 mi
Merikarvia at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,882 people. Coordinates: 61.858° N, 21.500° E.
- It is 51 mi north of Rauma, the main place in Satakunta. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 3 min earlier than in Rauma.
- The nearest tide station, Pori Mäntyluoto Kallo, is 19 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Krookan Satama (0.8 mi), Merikarvian Satama (1.1 mi).
Questions about MerikarviaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Merikarvia?
At 4:41 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Merikarvia?
At 7:56 am. First light comes at 6:16 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 12:13–1:13 pm, Major 1:23–3:23 pm, Minor 3:26–4:26 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Merikarvia?
Light rain, from 48 °F to 52 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south (9 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Merikarvia?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.9 ft waves with a period of 3.8 s from the southwest. The water is 48.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Merikarvia?
The best time to visit Merikarvia 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: Pori Mäntyluoto Kallo 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).