Turku tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 4:05 am (0.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–5:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 49 °F smooth · 2.9 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 51 °F from the SW, gusts 10 · overcast
- Sun 7:44 am–4:44 pm 9 h 0 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 4:21 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:21 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:10 am–12:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Turku there are high tides at 9:52 am (0.2 ft) and 10:29 pm (0.2 ft) and low tides at 3:30 am and 4:30 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:05 am. The sun rises at 7:44 am and sets at 4:44 pm: 9 h 0 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:21 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:49 am to 2:49 am and from 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (5 mph). Overcast, 51 °F.
Fishing in Turku today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Minor period 3:51–4:51 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:44 pm, golden hour from 3:38 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.09 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- 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, 3:50 pm to 4:50 pm, combines moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, garfish, European flounder and turbot. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Turku, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Turku
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 48 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy water
- Water at 49 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 49 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand
Turku 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 Turku
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- Kaarle Knuutinpojan ranta 1.9 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Sorttamäen uimaranta 3.0 mi · S
- Parking
- Kansanpuiston uimaranta 3.4 mi · SW
- Parking
- Ekvalla 5.2 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Koirauimaranta 6.1 mi · W
- 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the authorities of Finland.
Webcams near Turku
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Tides in Turku
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:30 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:52 am 0.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 4:30 pm 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:29 pm 0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 7 min to low tide at 4:05 am.
In Turku 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 January 4 (0.5 ft) and the lowest, on April 29 (-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 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:44 am · 4:44 pm | Low tide 3:30 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 9:52 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 4:30 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:29 pm · 0.2 ft | 93% | Major periods 12:49 am · 1:20 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:47 am · 4:41 pm | Low tide 4:05 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:35 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 5:19 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:11 pm · 0.2 ft | 86% | Major periods 1:52 am · 2:25 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:50 am · 4:39 pm | Low tide 4:45 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:24 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 6:14 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:00 am · 0.2 ft | 77% | Major periods 2:57 am · 3:29 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:52 am · 4:36 pm | Low tide 5:34 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:26 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 7:18 pm · 0.0 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 4:00 am · 4:30 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:55 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 1:04 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 6:45 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:41 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:32 pm · 0.0 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:59 am · 5:27 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:57 am · 4:31 pm | High tide 2:45 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 8:35 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 3:00 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:51 pm · 0.0 ft | 44% | Major periods 5:53 am · 6:19 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:00 am · 4:28 pm | High tide 4:42 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 10:12 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 4:12 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:02 pm · 0.0 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:43 am · 7:07 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 Turku Ruissalo Saaronniemi station (TICON-4), 5.9 mi from Turku. 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 Turku
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.1 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.6 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south-southwest (smooth).
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 47.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °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 11:58 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 Turku today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.7 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (12 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 49.3 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:29 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 4:21 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 4:40 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Turku 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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- Donna 9.2 mi
- Sukellusjaosto 0.5 mi
- Pro Dive Nordic Oy - Great Outdoors Finland 1.0 mi
- Sukelluskeskus 1.2 mi
- Fun Dive Oy 4.9 mi
- Sukellus Bryggman 10 mi
- Paraisten Avolouhos 10 mi
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 Turku
Now in Turku
- Low / high
- 51 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 71%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 98%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 1.1 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 19
- 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: +0.16 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 | Light rain | Overcast | Light rain | Light rain |
| Temperature | 53° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 52° | 52° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 18 SSW | 17 SSW | 15 SSW | 14 SSW | 14 SSW | 12 SSW | 9 SSW | 7 SSW |
| Gusts | 34 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 14 |
| Waves | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.6 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 51° 5 SW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 4 SW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 4 SSW 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 5 SSW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 51° 8 SSW 0.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 51° 8 SSW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 49° 7 SSW 0.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 49° 6 WSW 0.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 51 / 54 °F | 18 mph SSW | 1.6 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 52 °F | 9 mph SW | 0.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 50 °F | 11 mph NW | 0.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 40 / 47 °F | 8 mph NNE | 0.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 39 / 46 °F | 6 mph S | 0.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 46 °F | 8 mph NNW | 0.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 36 / 46 °F | 14 mph NW | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 31 / 40 °F | 12 mph NNW | 0.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 38 / 49 °F | 7 mph WNW | 0.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 38 / 48 °F | 9 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 40 / 49 °F | 9 mph WNW | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 45 °F | 13 mph W | 2.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 31 / 42 °F | 12 mph NW | 1.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 28 / 36 °F | 5 mph NNE | 0.7 ft |
- Thu 29 Light rain 46° / 52° 0.6 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 44° / 50° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 40° / 47° 0.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 39° / 46° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 37° / 46° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 36° / 46° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 31° / 40° 0.4 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 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 (+8.7 °F; normal high: 45 °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 11:58 pm (local time).
The sun in Turku
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:10 am
- Full dark 6:19 pm
- Civil dawn 6:59 am
- Civil dusk 5:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:15 pm (16° high)
- Daylight 9 h 0 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:38 pm
- Full dark 6:19 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,375 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Turku
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:49–2:49 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:20–3:20 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:42 am–12:42 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 3:51–4:51 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 Turku
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.2 mi
- Jetty 2.3 mi
- Jetty 3.1 mi
- Jetty 3.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- kirjasto laituri 0.2 mi
- Marina 0.6 mi
- Turku Guest Harbor 1.1 mi
- Ruoto 4.3 mi
- Ruissalon venebensiiniasema 4.2 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 950 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (2 mi from Turku) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep110 ft
- 33 ft deep950 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 30 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. 33 ft deep 950 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 1.3 mi): for deeper dives, 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.3 mi out. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown. 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
Forum Marinum 1.5 mi southwest
- Range
- 8 nautical miles (8.9 mi)
- Light height
- 24 ft above sea level
Other lighthouses nearby: Jänissaari (3.7 mi southwest), Kalkkiniemi lighthouse (4.0 mi southwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near TurkuTides nearby
- Port Arthur0.9 mi
- Vähäheikkilä1.3 mi
- Luolavuori1.3 mi
- Ilpoinen2.1 mi
- Uittamo2.2 mi
- Pahaniemi2.3 mi
- Pikisaari2.8 mi
- Harittu2.9 mi
- Ruissalo3.4 mi
- Raisio4.1 mi
Turku at a glance
- Town or city of about 206,655 people. Coordinates: 60.451° N, 22.269° E.
- The nearest tide station, Turku Ruissalo Saaronniemi, is 5.9 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port of Turku (2.0 mi).
Questions about TurkuQuestions
What time is sunset today in Turku?
At 4:44 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Turku?
At 7:47 am. First light comes at 6:12 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 12:49–2:49 am, Minor 11:42 am–12:42 pm, Major 1:20–3:20 pm, Minor 3:51–4:51 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Turku?
Light rain, from 51 °F to 54 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (5 mph) and a 71% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Turku?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 2.9 s from the south-southwest. The water is 49.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Turku?
The best time to visit Turku is from July to August: highs of 71 °F to 73 °F, about 9 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: Turku Ruissalo Saaronniemi 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).