Ainaži tides today
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↓ falling · low 2:44 am (0.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:40–4:20 pm great day · 10/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 52 °F slight · 3.8 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 48 °F from the SSE, gusts 12 · overcast
- Sun 7:27 am–4:45 pm 9 h 19 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 4:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:49 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:10 am–12:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Ainaži there are high tides at 7:56 am (0.3 ft) and 10:35 pm (0.2 ft) and low tides at 2:20 am and 3:10 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:44 am. The sun rises at 7:27 am and sets at 4:45 pm: 9 h 19 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:49 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:40 am to 2:40 am and from 1:11 pm to 3:11 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (6 mph). Overcast, 48 °F.
Fishing in Ainaži today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Minor period 4:19–5:19 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:45 pm, golden hour from 3:46 pm
- Steady pressure (30.27 inHg), light cross-shore wind (10 mph) and some swell (2.8 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, 4:20 pm to 5:20 pm, combines moonrise, sunset and some swell. Also good from 1:10 pm to 3:10 pm, with a major period and some swell.
The tide barely moves in Ainaži, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Ainaži
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 3.5 ft waves
- Feels like 41 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light cross-shore wind (12 mph)
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.5 ft
3.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 53 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 12 mph
Cross-shore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand
Ainaži 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 Ainaži
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- Treimani rand 4.3 mi · N
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 Ainaži
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Tides in Ainaži
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:20 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:56 am 0.3 ft
- ▼ Low tide 3:10 pm 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:35 pm 0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 49 min to low tide at 2:44 am.
In Ainaži 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 25 (0.6 ft) and the lowest, on April 26 (-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 | 7:27 am · 4:45 pm | Low tide 2:20 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:56 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 3:10 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:35 pm · 0.2 ft | 93% | Major periods 12:40 am · 1:11 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:29 am · 4:43 pm | Low tide 2:44 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:29 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 4:01 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 86% | Major periods 1:43 am · 2:16 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:31 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 9:08 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 5:00 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | 77% | Major periods 2:48 am · 3:20 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:34 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 9:56 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 6:09 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:51 am · 4:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:36 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 11:05 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 7:22 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:18 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:38 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 12:53 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:31 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | 44% | Major periods 5:45 am · 6:10 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:41 am · 4:31 pm | High tide 4:10 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:39 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:46 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:32 pm · 0.1 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:35 am · 6:58 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 Hanko Pikku Kolalahti station (TICON-4), 144 mi from Ainaži. 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 Ainaži
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-shore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 5.1 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north-northwest (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 50.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.1 °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 11:55 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from ESTEA, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Ainaži today
Surf today
Poor- 1.7–2.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.0 ft swell at 5 s from the west-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 3.1 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph): a bit of chop
- Light: First light 6:45 am · sunrise 7:27 am · sunset 4:45 pm · last light 5:26 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 52.3 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 28 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, though with a short-period swell and wind 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 Ainaži today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 3.5 ft surface waves
- Light cross-shore wind (12 mph)
- 0.1 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. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 52.3 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:26 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 4:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:10 am to 12:10 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Ainaži 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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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 Ainaži
Now in Ainaži
- Low / high
- 43 / 48 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 99%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 45 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 47° | 46° | 44° | 43° | 45° | 47° | 47° | 47° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 S | 12 S | 12 SSE | 12 SSE | 11 SSE | 10 SSE | 10 S | 9 S |
| Gusts | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| Waves | 3.5 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.1 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 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 |
- 12:00 am 48° 6 SSE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 6 S 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 5 SSW 1.7 ft
- 9:00 am 49° 9 SSW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 51° 10 SSW 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 50° 10 SSW 1.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 6 SW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 51° 9 WSW 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 43 / 48 °F | 12 mph S | 3.5 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 48 / 52 °F | 10 mph SSW | 2.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 52 °F | 12 mph WNW | 2.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 42 / 48 °F | 10 mph NE | 2.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 44 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 46 °F | 9 mph SW | 2.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 40 / 48 °F | 12 mph NW | 5.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 29 / 41 °F | 12 mph N | 4.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 29 / 49 °F | 5 mph W | 3.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 39 / 48 °F | 8 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 50 °F | 10 mph NW | 3.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 44 / 47 °F | 13 mph W | 4.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 38 / 44 °F | 13 mph NW | 4.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 27 / 42 °F | 8 mph NNW | 3.3 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 48° / 52° 2.2 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 47° / 52° 2.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 42° / 48° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 40° / 44° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 43° / 46° 2.7 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 40° / 48° 5.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 29° / 41° 4.7 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (47 °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 11:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Ainaži
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:59 am
- Full dark 6:12 pm
- Civil dawn 6:45 am
- Civil dusk 5:26 pm
- Solar noon 12:06 pm (19° high)
- Daylight 9 h 19 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:46 pm
- Full dark 6:12 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,517 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ainaži
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:40–2:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:11–3:11 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:57–11:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:19–5:19 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 Ainaži
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Salacgrīvas nord termināls 7.4 mi
- Jetty 0.8 mi
- Jetty 1.1 mi
- Jetty 5.2 mi
- Jetty 7.4 mi
- Jetty 7.7 mi
- Boat ramp 5.3 mi
- Treimani Marina 3.9 mi
- Marina 7.4 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 27 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Ainaži) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1 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 1 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
Ainaži Lighthouse 0.2 mi north
- Light
- White light, on and off for equal times, every 4 s · Iso W 4s
- Range
- 12 nautical miles (14 mi)
- Light height
- 72 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 59 ft
- Built
- 1930
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near AinažiTides nearby
- Ikla1.0 mi
- Treimani4.1 mi
- Salacgrīva7.6 mi
- Arumetsa15 mi
- Häädemeeste16 mi
- Rannametsa19 mi
- Lemsi22 mi
- Rootsiküla22 mi
- Linaküla24 mi
- Liu29 mi
Ainaži at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,278 people. Coordinates: 57.863° N, 24.359° E.
- It is 7.6 mi north of Salacgrīva, the main place in Limbaži. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Salacgrīva.
- The nearest tide station, Hanko Pikku Kolalahti, is 144 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about AinažiQuestions
What time is sunset today in Ainaži?
At 4:45 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ainaži?
At 7:29 am. First light comes at 6:01 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 12:40–2:40 am, Minor 10:57–11:57 am, Major 1:11–3:11 pm, Minor 4:19–5:19 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Ainaži?
Overcast, from 43 °F to 48 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ainaži?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 3.8 s from the south-southwest. The water is 52.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ainaži?
The best time to visit Ainaži is in July: highs of 72 °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: Hanko Pikku Kolalahti 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).