Shikotan tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 11:47 am (0.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:30–6:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 6.4 ft · 54 °F moderate · 7.1 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 18 mph · 42 °F from the W, gusts 31 · light drizzle
- Surf today 2.1–3.2 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 6:00–6:38 pm
- Sun 7:45 am–6:09 pm 10 h 24 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 7:56 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:56 pm
Today in Shikotan there are high tides at 7:41 am (1.2 ft) and 5:18 pm (2.1 ft) and low tides at 12:19 am and 11:47 am. Tide coefficient 96. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:47 am. The sun rises at 7:45 am and sets at 6:09 pm: 10 h 24 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:56 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:12 am to 4:12 am and from 2:44 pm to 4:44 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 6.4 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the west (18 mph). Light drizzle, 42 °F.
Fishing in Shikotan today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:18 pm, coefficient 92
- Sunset at 6:09 pm, golden hour from 5:28 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.80 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (4.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 96 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:20 pm, combines the 5:18 pm high tide, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 7:10 am to 8:30 am, with the 7:41 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure and fresh wind.
Beach day in Shikotan
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Low tide at 11:47 am: more sand
- Feels like 36 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.03 in)
- Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand
- Dangerous for swimming: 7.2 ft waves every 8 s; high rip current risk
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 7.2 ft
7.2 ft waves every 8 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 54 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 11:47 am
Low tide at 12:19 am and 11:47 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:41 am and 5:18 pm. Coefficient 96 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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Tides in Shikotan
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:19 am -2.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:41 am 1.2 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Next low tide 11:47 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:18 pm 2.1 ft · coef. 92
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 35 min to low tide at 11:47 am.
Tide coefficient 96 for the 7:41 am high tide and 92 for the 5:18 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 5.0 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 December 25 (2.2 ft) and the lowest, on December 24 (-3.2 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 11 to 13 (coefficient 102, 3.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 25, 2.1 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 | 7:45 am · 6:09 pm | Low tide 12:19 am · -2.9 ft | High tide 7:41 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 11:47 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 5:18 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 96 | 89% | Major periods 2:12 am · 2:44 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:46 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 1:03 am · -2.9 ft | High tide 8:38 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 12:06 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 5:52 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 86 | 80% | Major periods 3:17 am · 3:49 pm | High |
| Sat 31 | 7:47 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 1:51 am · -2.6 ft | High tide 9:46 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 12:22 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 6:29 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 72 | 70% | Major periods 4:21 am · 4:52 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:48 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 2:45 am · -2.3 ft | High tide 7:13 pm · 1.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 52 | 59% | Major periods 5:21 am · 5:50 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:50 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 3:46 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 8:10 pm · 1.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 40 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:17 am · 6:43 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:51 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 4:57 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 1:31 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 5:54 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:57 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 38 | 37% | Major periods 7:09 am · 7:33 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:52 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 6:12 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 1:47 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 7:35 pm · -0.2 ft | — | Coef. 42 | 27% | Major periods 7:56 am · 8:19 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
Shikotan has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 3.6 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Shikotan
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.2 ft
- Significant6.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest13 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 13 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 13 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces north 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 12 ft with a period of 7 s, from the west-northwest (rough).
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 52.3 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °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 11:12 am (local time).
Surf in Shikotan today
Surf today
Fair- 2.1–3.2 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.6 ft swell at 7 s from the north, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 1:03 am)
- Light: First light 7:15 am · sunrise 7:45 am · sunset 6:09 pm · last light 6:38 pm
- Tide: low 12:19 am (-2.9 ft), high 7:41 am (1.2 ft), low 11:47 am (0.5 ft) and high 5:18 pm (2.1 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 54.0 °F–54.9 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 60 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 pm to 6:38 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell and cross-shore wind.
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 Shikotan today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (11:47 am): little current from 11:10 am to 12:20 pm
- 3.2 ft swell at 8 s from the north: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph)
- 1.8 mph current toward the northwest, strong (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- Slack water today: low tide 12:19 am (12:04–12:34 am), high tide 7:41 am (7:20–8:20 am), low tide 11:47 am (11:10 am–12:20 pm) and high tide 5:18 pm (5:00–5:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 4.9 ft at 8 s), rain (0.65 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.0–54.9 °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 6:38 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 7:56 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 1:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide and the sun high, though with some swell, moderate wind and current. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, with slack water at high tide and light wind, though with waves and 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 Shikotan.
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Weather in Shikotan
Now in Shikotan
- Low / high
- 41 / 48 °F
- Rain
- 0.09 in · 99%
- Clouds
- 48%
- Humidity
- 67%
- Dew pointDew point
- 32 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.09 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.60 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 41° | 41° | 41° | 41° | 42° | 44° | 45° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 27 NW | 27 WNW | 26 WNW | 20 WNW | 17 W | 15 W | 9 SW | 16 SSW |
| Gusts | 42 | 43 | 42 | 36 | 31 | 28 | 18 | 23 |
| Waves | 9.6 ft | 9.3 ft | 8.5 ft | 7.2 ft | 6.2 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.2 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 42° 17 W 6.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 44° 15 W 5.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 45° 9 SW 4.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 16 SSW 3.9 ft
- 12:00 am 49° 19 S 4.2 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 19 S 4.2 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 23 SSW 4.6 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 18 SSW 5.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 41 / 48 °F | 28 mph W | 9.6 ft | 7:41 am · 5:18 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 55 °F | 24 mph SSW | 7.8 ft | 8:38 am · 5:52 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 56 °F | 21 mph WSW | 7.3 ft | 9:46 am · 6:29 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 41 / 48 °F | 31 mph WNW | 12 ft | 7:13 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 44 °F | 25 mph W | 7.3 ft | 8:10 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 46 °F | 23 mph NNW | 5.0 ft | 1:31 pm · 9:57 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 40 / 45 °F | 22 mph WNW | 5.5 ft | 1:47 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 38 / 49 °F | 18 mph SSE | 4.3 ft | 12:40 am · 2:06 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 53 °F | 23 mph SSW | 5.0 ft | 2:34 am · 2:27 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 39 / 45 °F | 23 mph WNW | 5.7 ft | 3:46 am · 2:50 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 42 °F | 23 mph W | — | 4:42 am · 3:14 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 36 / 40 °F | 20 mph NNW | — | 5:29 am · 3:39 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 40 °F | 21 mph WSW | — | 6:11 am · 4:05 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 36 / 39 °F | 22 mph WNW | — | 6:52 am · 4:32 pm |
- Fri 30 Light rain 49° / 55° 7.8 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 49° / 56° 7.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 41° / 48° 12 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 40° / 44° 7.3 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 41° / 46° 5.0 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 40° / 45° 5.5 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 38° / 49° 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit cooler, normal rain and a cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (50 °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 11:12 am (local time).
The sun in Shikotan
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:41 am
- Full dark 7:12 pm
- Civil dawn 7:15 am
- Civil dusk 6:38 pm
- Solar noon 12:57 pm (33° high)
- Daylight 10 h 24 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:28 pm
- Full dark 7:12 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,423 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Shikotan
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,459 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:12–4:12 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:44–4:44 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:01 am–12:01 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:26–8:26 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 · 7:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 10:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 1:54 amNov 25 in 27 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 Shikotan
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Shikotan.
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.5 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.55 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 2.3 mi.
From the shoreline (1.8 mi from Shikotan) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.5 mi
- 33 ft deep0.55 mi
- 66 ft deep0.7 mi
- 164 ft deep2.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.5 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.55 mi and 66 ft at 0.7 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near ShikotanTides nearby
All places in Sakhalin Oblast, A to Z (36) → Shikotan Island tides →Shikotan at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,100 people. Coordinates: 43.799° N, 146.722° E.
- It is 309 mi southeast of Nevel’sk, the main place in Sakhalin Oblast. The sun rises 25 min earlier and sets 14 min earlier than in Nevel’sk.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Krabozavodsk Port (2.3 mi), Matsuga Hama (4.1 mi).
Questions about ShikotanQuestions
What time is high tide today in Shikotan?
Today in Shikotan there are high tides at 7:41 am (1.2 ft) and 5:18 pm (2.1 ft) and low tides at 12:19 am and 11:47 am. Tide coefficient 96.
What time is sunset today in Shikotan?
At 6:09 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Shikotan?
At 7:46 am. First light comes at 6:42 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 89% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 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 2:12–4:12 am, Minor 11:01 am–12:01 pm, Major 2:44–4:44 pm, Minor 7:26–8:26 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Shikotan?
Light drizzle, from 41 °F to 48 °F, with a fresh breeze from the west (18 mph) and a 99% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Shikotan?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.4 ft waves with a period of 7.1 s from the northwest. The water is 54.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Shikotan?
The best time to visit Shikotan is in August: highs of 67 °F, about 12 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).