Sōma tides today
- Tide now 5.1 ft ↓ falling · low 11:59 pm (0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:00 pm–12:00 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 1.9 ft · 67 °F slight · 6.8 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 58 °F from the S, gusts 18 · partly cloudy
- Surf tomorrow 2.1–3.2 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 1:00–5:00 pm
- Sun 5:58 am–4:42 pm 10 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 6:45 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:45 pm
Today in Sōma there are high tides at 6:15 am (4.7 ft) and 4:27 pm (5.5 ft) and low tides at 10:56 am and 11:59 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:59 pm. The sun rises at 5:58 am and sets at 4:42 pm: 10 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:45 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:36 am to 2:36 am and from 1:09 pm to 3:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 1.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south (9 mph). Partly cloudy, 58 °F.
Fishing in Sōma today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:15 am, coefficient 95
- Sunrise at 5:58 am
- Rising pressure (+0.48 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 95 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 am to 6:30 am, combines the 6:15 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 4:00 pm to 5:10 pm, with the 4:27 pm high tide, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 11:00 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:59 pm low tide, falling pressure and some swell.
Beach day in Sōma
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.5 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 67 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 10:56 am: more sand
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.5 ft
1.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 67 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:59 pm
Low tide at 10:56 am and 11:59 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:15 am and 4:27 pm. Coefficient 95 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Sōma
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Sōma.
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Tides in Sōma
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:15 am 4.7 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 10:56 am 3.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:27 pm 5.5 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Next low tide 11:59 pm 0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 7 min to low tide at 11:59 pm.
Tide coefficient 95 for the 6:15 am high tide and 91 for the 4:27 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 5.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 29 (5.5 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (-0.7 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above NLLW. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. NLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 105, 5.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 22, 2.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:58 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 6:15 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 10:56 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 4:27 pm · 5.5 ft | Low tide 11:59 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 95 | 88% | Major periods 12:36 am · 1:09 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:59 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 7:10 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 11:22 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 5:00 pm · 5.4 ft | — | Coef. 83 | 80% | Major periods 1:41 am · 2:13 pm | High |
| Sat 31 | 6:00 am · 4:39 pm | Low tide 12:49 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 8:13 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 11:49 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 5:37 pm · 5.2 ft | Coef. 67 | 69% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:16 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:01 am · 4:38 pm | Low tide 1:46 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 9:32 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 12:27 pm · 3.8 ft | High tide 6:23 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 51 | 58% | Major periods 3:46 am · 4:14 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:02 am · 4:37 pm | Low tide 2:53 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 11:08 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 2:20 pm · 3.8 ft | High tide 7:40 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 38 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:41 am · 5:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:03 am · 4:36 pm | Low tide 4:09 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 12:04 pm · 4.0 ft | Low tide 5:24 pm · 3.4 ft | High tide 10:20 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 40 | 36% | Major periods 5:33 am · 5:57 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:04 am · 4:35 pm | Low tide 5:23 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 12:36 pm · 4.2 ft | Low tide 6:42 pm · 2.8 ft | — | Coef. 47 | 26% | Major periods 6:20 am · 6:43 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above NLLW. 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 Soma station (TICON-4), 3.1 mi from Sōma. 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 Sōma
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant1.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 4.2 ft with a period of 8 s, from the southeast (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 65.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.7 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:52 pm (local time).
Surf in Sōma today
Surf today
Poor- 1.1–1.7 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.1 ft swell at 10 s from the east-southeast, a bit short
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:56 am)
- Light: First light 5:31 am · sunrise 5:58 am · sunset 4:42 pm · last light 5:09 pm
- Tide: high 6:15 am (4.7 ft), low 10:56 am (3.4 ft), high 4:27 pm (5.5 ft) and low 11:59 pm (0.2 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 66.6 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 21 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water.
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 Sōma today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:56 am): little current from 10:20 am to 11:30 am
- 1.2 ft swell at 9 s from the east-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 6:15 am (5:50–6:40 am), low tide 10:56 am (10:20–11:30 am), high tide 4:27 pm (4:00–4:50 pm) and low tide 11:59 pm (11:40 pm–12:20 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 66.6 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:09 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 6:45 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 11:50 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 6:00 am to 7:10 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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 Sōma.
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Weather in Sōma
Now in Sōma
- Low / high
- 47 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 10%
- Clouds
- 70%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- Saharan dust
- No
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: −0.38 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 50° | 49° | 47° | 54° | 56° | 58° | 58° | 59° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 W | 5 W | 4 W | 1 NW | 12 SE | 16 SSE | 9 S | 9 SSW |
| Gusts | 22 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 25 | 18 | 15 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.7 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 |
- 6:00 pm 58° 9 S 1.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 59° 9 SSW 1.7 ft
- 12:00 am 59° 6 SSW 1.7 ft
- 3:00 am 59° 3 S 2.2 ft
- 6:00 am 57° 2 WNW 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 3 NW 3.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 5 NE 3.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 63° 3 NW 3.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 47 / 59 °F | 15 mph S | 2.2 ft | 6:15 am · 4:27 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 64 °F | 6 mph NW | 4.2 ft | 7:10 am · 5:00 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 54 / 69 °F | 15 mph WNW | 4.2 ft | 8:13 am · 5:37 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 52 / 60 °F | 17 mph WNW | 3.4 ft | 9:32 am · 6:23 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 56 / 63 °F | 9 mph S | 3.6 ft | 11:08 am · 7:40 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 54 / 64 °F | 13 mph WNW | 3.2 ft | 12:04 pm · 10:20 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 50 / 60 °F | 13 mph S | 2.4 ft | 12:36 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 61 °F | 14 mph NW | 4.3 ft | 12:29 am · 1:03 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 65 °F | 17 mph WNW | 4.3 ft | 1:43 am · 1:28 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 54 °F | 21 mph WNW | 3.6 ft | 2:39 am · 1:53 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 52 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | 3:27 am · 2:18 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 45 / 52 °F | 12 mph N | 2.9 ft | 4:10 am · 2:44 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 45 / 56 °F | 14 mph NW | 6.0 ft | 4:52 am · 3:09 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 45 / 49 °F | 17 mph WNW | 5.6 ft | 5:32 am · 3:36 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 56° / 64° 4.2 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 54° / 69° 4.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 52° / 60° 3.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 56° / 63° 3.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 54° / 64° 3.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 50° / 60° 2.4 ft
- Thu 5 Light rain 55° / 61° 4.3 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.4 °F; normal high: 64 °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 5:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Sōma
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:00 am
- Full dark 5:39 pm
- Civil dawn 5:31 am
- Civil dusk 5:09 pm
- Solar noon 11:20 am (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 44 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:05 pm
- Full dark 5:39 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,033 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sōma
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,480 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:36–2:36 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:09–3:09 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:00–10:00 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:15–7:15 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 Mon, Nov 2 · 5:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Perigee on October 29, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 27 to 29: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Sōma
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 2.3 mi
- Jetty 3.1 mi
- Jetty 3.3 mi
- Jetty 3.4 mi
- Jetty 3.4 mi
- Jetty 3.5 mi
- Jetty 3.6 mi
- Jetty 4.2 mi
- Jetty 4.4 mi
- Jetty 4.4 mi
- 釣師浜漁港 5.6 mi
- Isohama Fishing Port 7.5 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 0.9 mi from shore and 0 ft at 1.5 mi.
From the shoreline (1.9 mi from Sōma) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.9 mi
- 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 8.9 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1.5 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves). There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.5 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Unoosaki Lighthouse 3.7 mi northeast
- Light
- A white flash every 10 s · Fl W 10s
- Range
- 17 nautical miles (20 mi)
- Light height
- 131 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 49 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near SōmaTides nearby
- Yachigoya5.9 mi
- Sakamoto8.7 mi
- Minami-Sōma12 mi
- Marumori12 mi
- Kakuda15 mi
- Namie22 mi
- Iwanuma22 mi
- Tomioka32 mi
- Shōbudahama35 mi
- Tagajō35 mi
Sōma at a glance
- Town or city of about 34,865 people. Coordinates: 37.793° N, 140.929° E.
- It is 12 mi north of Minami-Sōma, the main place in Fukushima. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Minami-Sōma.
- The nearest tide station, Soma, is 3.1 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Matsukawaura Fishing Port (3.0 mi), Shin Matsukawaura Port (3.6 mi), Soma Port (4.1 mi).
Questions about SōmaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Sōma?
Today in Sōma there are high tides at 6:15 am (4.7 ft) and 4:27 pm (5.5 ft) and low tides at 10:56 am and 11:59 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Sōma?
At 4:42 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:09 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sōma?
At 5:59 am. First light comes at 5:01 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 27 to 29, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:36–2:36 am, Minor 9:00–10:00 am, Major 1:09–3:09 pm, Minor 6:15–7:15 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Sōma?
Overcast, from 47 °F to 59 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south (9 mph) and a 10% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sōma?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.9 ft waves with a period of 6.8 s from the southeast. The water is 66.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sōma?
The best time to visit Sōma is from May to June and from August to September: highs of 68 °F to 82 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 5 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: Soma 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).