Karosta tides today
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↑ rising · high 3:32 am (0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:30–4:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 55 °F slight · 4.1 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 47 °F from the SSE, gusts 14 · light rain
- Sun 7:38 am–5:00 pm 9 h 22 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 6:07 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:07 pm
- Best time to dive 9:20 am–12:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Karosta there are high tides at 3:32 am (0.2 ft) and 4:35 pm (0.3 ft) and low tides at 9:37 am and 11:07 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:32 am. The sun rises at 7:38 am and sets at 5:00 pm: 9 h 22 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:07 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:57 am to 3:57 am and from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (6 mph). Light rain, 47 °F.
Fishing in Karosta today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:30–4:30 pm
- Sunset at 5:00 pm, golden hour from 4:03 pm
- Steady pressure (30.27 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (1.8 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, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines a major period, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:00 am to 4:00 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:40 am, with sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, European flounder and turbot. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Karosta, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Karosta
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- Feels like 50 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 55 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand
Karosta 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 Karosta
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Karosta.
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Webcams near Karosta
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Tides in Karosta
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 3:32 am 0.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 9:37 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:35 pm 0.3 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:07 pm 0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 min to high tide at 3:32 am.
In Karosta 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 26 (0.4 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (-0.5 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, Thu 29 | 7:38 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 3:32 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:37 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 4:35 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 11:07 pm · 0.1 ft | 86% | Major periods 1:57 am · 2:30 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:40 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 4:20 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 10:32 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 5:25 pm · 0.3 ft | — | 77% | Major periods 3:02 am · 3:34 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:42 am · 4:56 pm | Low tide 12:24 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 5:17 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:30 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 6:33 pm · 0.3 ft | 66% | Major periods 4:05 am · 4:35 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:45 am · 4:54 pm | Low tide 12:31 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 8:28 pm · 0.3 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:04 am · 5:32 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:47 am · 4:51 pm | Low tide 1:41 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:02 pm · 0.3 ft | — | — | 44% | Major periods 5:59 am · 6:24 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:49 am · 4:49 pm | Low tide 4:42 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 9:40 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 3:18 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:04 pm · 0.3 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:48 am · 7:12 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:51 am · 4:47 pm | Low tide 5:27 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:48 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 5:20 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:51 pm · 0.2 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:35 am · 7:57 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 Władysławowo station (TICON-4), 158 mi from Karosta. 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 Karosta
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west 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 Wednesday 4: 6.2 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north (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 53.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+5.5 °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 3:29 am (local time).
Surf in Karosta today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.6 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.7 ft swell at 3 s from the southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 6:58 am · sunrise 7:38 am · sunset 5:00 pm · last light 5:40 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 54.3 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 6 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with small waves and a short-period swell.
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 Karosta today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.3 ft swell at 3 s from the southwest: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 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. Swell (up to 3.6 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.3 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:40 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 6:07 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Karosta 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Wreck 1.1 mi
- Wreck 1.4 mi
- Wreck 1.6 mi
- Wreck 2.0 mi
- Wreck 2.1 mi
- Wreck 3.6 mi
- Wreck 4.1 mi
- Wreck 5.9 mi
- Latvijas okeāns. 3.0 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 Karosta
Now in Karosta
- Low / high
- 47 / 53 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 29%
- Clouds
- 99%
- Humidity
- 95%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 2.7 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 42
- 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: +0.05 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 | 47° | 47° | 47° | 48° | 53° | 53° | 50° | 50° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SSE | 6 SSE | 7 S | 6 S | 6 WNW | 6 WSW | 5 WSW | 4 SW |
| Gusts | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
| Waves | 2.5 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.4 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 |
- 3:00 am 47° 6 SSE 2.2 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 7 S 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 6 S 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 53° 6 WNW 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 53° 6 WSW 1.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 50° 5 WSW 2.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 50° 4 SW 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 49° 5 W 2.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 47 / 53 °F | 7 mph SSW | 2.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 51 °F | 8 mph NW | 3.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 42 / 51 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.9 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 37 / 44 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 49 °F | 5 mph S | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 50 °F | 12 mph NNW | 5.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 39 / 46 °F | 14 mph N | 6.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 51 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 45 / 51 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 50 °F | 10 mph NW | 2.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 47 °F | 11 mph W | 4.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 47 °F | 11 mph NNW | 3.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 46 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.8 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 34 / 42 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 48° / 51° 3.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 42° / 51° 3.9 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 37° / 44° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 41° / 49° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 42° / 50° 5.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 39° / 46° 6.2 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 39° / 51° 2.8 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.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. 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 (+4.9 °F; normal high: 48 °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 3:29 am (local time).
The sun in Karosta
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:14 am
- Full dark 6:25 pm
- Civil dawn 6:58 am
- Civil dusk 5:40 pm
- Solar noon 12:20 pm (20° high)
- Daylight 9 h 22 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:03 pm
- Full dark 6:25 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,961 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Karosta
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:57–3:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:30–4:30 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:22–1:22 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:37–6:37 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 Karosta
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 0.7 mi
- Jetty 0.8 mi
- Ziemeļu mols 1.1 mi
- Jetty 1.5 mi
- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Jetty 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Liepaja Marina 2.7 mi
- Tackle shop 2.3 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 0.45 mi from shore and 23 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Karosta) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.45 mi
- 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. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.45 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 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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
Liepāja lighthouse 2.5 mi south
- Light
- White light, on and off for equal times, every 6 s · Iso W 6s
- Range
- 16 nautical miles (18 mi)
- Light height
- 105 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 108 ft
- Built
- 1868
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near KarostaTides nearby
- Liepāja3.2 mi
- Šķēde4.4 mi
- Cenkoņi7.8 mi
- Saraiķi8.0 mi
- Pērkone9.1 mi
- Bernāti12 mi
- Ziemupe14 mi
- Pāvilosta24 mi
- Jūrkalne35 mi
- Šventoji36 mi
Karosta at a glance
- Town or city of about 7,500 people. Coordinates: 56.551° N, 21.013° E.
- It is 3.2 mi north of Liepāja, the main place in Liepaja. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Liepāja.
- The nearest tide station, Władysławowo, is 158 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Liepaja Harbour (1.4 mi), Handels Hafen (1.8 mi).
Questions about KarostaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Karosta?
At 5:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:40 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Karosta?
At 7:40 am. First light comes at 6:16 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 1:57–3:57 am, Minor 12:22–1:22 pm, Major 2:30–4:30 pm, Minor 5:37–6:37 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Karosta?
Light rain, from 47 °F to 53 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (6 mph) and a 29% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Karosta?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 4.1 s from the southwest. The water is 54.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Karosta?
The best time to visit Karosta is from July to August: highs of 71 °F to 71 °F, about 9 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: Władysławowo 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).