Hietaranta today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Tide now 0.3 ft ↑ rising · high 4:28 am (0.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:30–5:20 pm great day · 9/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 51 °F slight · 3.7 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 10 mph · 48 °F from the SSW, gusts 19 · light rain
- Sun 7:35 am–4:32 pm 8 h 57 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 4:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:54 pm
- Best time to dive 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Hietaranta there is high tide at 4:28 am (0.4 ft) and low tide at 3:11 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:28 am. The sun rises at 7:35 am and sets at 4:32 pm: 8 h 57 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:54 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:41 am to 3:41 am and from 2:14 pm to 4:14 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (10 mph). Light rain, 48 °F.
Beach day in Hietaranta
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 48 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.10 in)
- Water at 52 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 52 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand
Hietaranta 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
About HietarantaThe beach
In Etu-Töölö, 0.6 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Etu-Töölö →
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Hietaranta
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- Mustasaaren uimaranta 1.4 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Eira beach 1.7 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Kalastajatorpan uimaranta 1.8 mi · NW
- Parking
- Lehtisaaren uimaranta 1.9 mi · W
- Parking
- Karhusaari swimming area 2.7 mi · W
- Parking
- No dogs
- Westendin uimaranta 3.4 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- No dogs
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Tuorinniemen uimaranta 4.6 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Kuninkaansaaren uimaranta 4.8 mi · SE
- Restrooms
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 Hietaranta
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Fishing in Hietaranta today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:14–4:14 pm
- Minor period 4:24–5:24 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:32 pm, golden hour from 3:26 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (1.7 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, 3:30 pm to 5:20 pm, combines a major period, moonrise, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:40 am to 3:40 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 6:50 am to 8:40 am, with sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, European flounder, garfish and turbot. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Hietaranta, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Hietaranta
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 4:28 am 0.4 ft
- ▼ Low tide 3:11 pm 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 37 min to high tide at 4:28 am.
In Hietaranta the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.3 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 25 (0.6 ft) and the lowest, on April 24 (-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, Thu 29 | 7:35 am · 4:32 pm | High tide 4:28 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 3:11 pm · 0.0 ft | 86% | Major periods 1:41 am · 2:14 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:38 am · 4:29 pm | High tide 5:34 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 4:15 pm · 0.1 ft | 77% | Major periods 2:46 am · 3:18 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:40 am · 4:27 pm | High tide 6:33 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 5:26 pm · 0.1 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:49 am · 4:19 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:43 am · 4:24 pm | High tide 7:21 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 6:34 pm · 0.1 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:16 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:46 am · 4:21 pm | High tide 7:57 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 7:26 pm · 0.1 ft | 44% | Major periods 5:42 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:48 am · 4:19 pm | High tide 8:13 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 8:00 pm · 0.1 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:56 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:51 am · 4:16 pm | High tide 5:04 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:10 pm · 0.2 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:19 am · 7:41 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 Helsinki Kaivopuisto station (TICON-4), 2.5 mi from Hietaranta. 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 Hietaranta
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.7 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 Thursday 29: 2.3 ft with a period of 4 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 49.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.6 °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 12:51 am (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 Hietaranta today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.5 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northeast, 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 51.4 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:17 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 4:54 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Hietaranta 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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- Uffe 2.8 mi
- Kronprins Gustav Adolf 8.6 mi
- Coolaroo 11 mi
- Laajalahden luonnonsuojelualue 3.2 mi
- Kallahden matalikon vedenalainen suojelualue 8.6 mi
- Sea Safety Scandinavia 0.9 mi
- Arctic Divers Dive Center 1.0 mi
- Black Belt Divers 1.1 mi
- Sea Safety Scandinavia Ltd 1.2 mi
- One Eye Diving 1.4 mi
- Sukelluskeskus-Private Dive 2.7 mi
- Sampo Dive 5.6 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 Hietaranta
Now in Hietaranta
- Low / high
- 48 / 51 °F
- Rain
- 0.25 in · 96%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 13 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.06 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 | Light rain | Light rain | Light rain | Light rain | Light rain | Overcast | Mainly clear | Overcast |
| Temperature | 48° | 48° | 48° | 48° | 49° | 51° | 48° | 48° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 SSW | 10 SSW | 9 SSW | 8 SSW | 8 SSW | 6 SW | 5 WSW | 4 SW |
| Gusts | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Waves | 2.3 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 48° 10 SSW 2.3 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 10 SSW 2.1 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 9 SSW 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 8 SSW 2.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 49° 8 SSW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 51° 6 SW 1.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 48° 5 WSW 1.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 48° 4 SW 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 48 / 51 °F | 10 mph SSW | 2.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 49 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 45 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 46 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 46 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 36 / 43 °F | 16 mph NW | 2.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 31 / 37 °F | 15 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 32 / 46 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 34 / 43 °F | 9 mph WNW | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 38 / 46 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 43 °F | 13 mph W | 6.0 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 32 / 38 °F | 13 mph NW | 4.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 27 / 35 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 25 / 40 °F | 8 mph SW | 2.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Light rain 45° / 49° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 41° / 45° 1.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 40° / 46° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 37° / 46° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 36° / 43° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 31° / 37° 1.8 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 32° / 46° 1.2 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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.4 °F; normal high: 44 °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 12:51 am (local time).
The sun in Hietaranta
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:01 am
- Full dark 6:06 pm
- Civil dawn 6:51 am
- Civil dusk 5:17 pm
- Solar noon 12:04 pm (16° high)
- Daylight 8 h 57 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:26 pm
- Full dark 6:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,223 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hietaranta
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:41–3:41 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:14–4:14 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 1:02–2:02 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:24–5:24 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 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 Hietaranta
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Taivalsaarenlaituri 0.2 mi
- Mattolaituri Taivallahti 0.3 mi
- Mattolaituri Humallahti 0.4 mi
- Sumeliuksen laituri 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Lemislahden veneluiska 1.5 mi
- Taivallahden venekerho 0.3 mi
- Marina 0.5 mi
- Spey Clave 0.9 mi
- Kalastustarvikeliike Wobbleri 4.2 mi
- Seapoint Pohjoisranta 1.9 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 600 ft from shore and 0 ft at 1.5 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 9.8 ft.
From the shoreline (600 ft from Hietaranta) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep600 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 9.8 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- 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 1.5 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.5 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Valkosaari upper 2.2 mi east
- Light
- Light, on and off for equal times, every 4 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Iso WRG 4s
- Range
- 7 nautical miles (8.3 mi)
- Light height
- 23 ft above sea level
Other lighthouses nearby: Valkosaari lower (2.3 mi southeast), Särkkä lighthouse (2.6 mi southeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near HietarantaTides nearby
- Etu-Töölö0.6 mi
- Taka-Töölö0.8 mi
- Kamppi0.9 mi
- Helsinki1.0 mi
- Kotkavuori1.1 mi
- Jätkäsaari1.1 mi
- Meilahti1.1 mi
- Länsisatama1.3 mi
- Punavuori1.3 mi
- Linjat1.5 mi
Hietaranta at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 60.174° N, 24.907° E.
- It is 1.0 mi west of Helsinki, the main place in Uusimaa. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Helsinki.
- In Etu-Töölö, 0.6 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Helsinki Kaivopuisto, is 2.5 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Hietaniemi (0.1 mi), Lohiapajanlahti (1.3 mi), Lemislahti (1.4 mi), Saunalahti (1.5 mi).
Questions about HietarantaQuestions
Where is Hietaranta?
In Etu-Töölö, 0.6 mi from the center, Uusimaa (Finland). The shore faces west.
What amenities does Hietaranta have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms, showers and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Hietaranta?
Good water quality in the official rating for the 2025 season (European Environment Agency, with data from the authorities of Finland).
What time is sunset today in Hietaranta?
At 4:32 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:17 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hietaranta?
At 7:38 am. First light comes at 6:03 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 1:41–3:41 am, Minor 1:02–2:02 pm, Major 2:14–4:14 pm, Minor 4:24–5:24 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Hietaranta?
Light rain, from 48 °F to 51 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (10 mph) and a 96% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hietaranta?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 3.7 s from the south-southwest. The water is 51.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Hietaranta?
The best time to visit Hietaranta is in July: highs of 69 °F, about 8 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: Helsinki Kaivopuisto 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).