Rijeka tide times
Rijeka tide forecast — heights relative to MSL.
Today's tide times for Rijeka
Tide times at Rijeka on Sunday, 21 June 2026: first high tide at 02:00. Sunrise 05:14, sunset 20:53.
Tide chart for Rijeka
24-hour cosine-interpolated curve around the present moment. Heights relative to MSL. Predictions: Predictions: Open-Meteo Marine (MeteoFrance SMOC, 0.08° grid).
Sun, moon and conditions on Sun 21 Jun
Snapshot at build time — refreshes daily. Sea state from Open-Meteo Marine.
Highs and lows next 7 days
Every predicted high and low for the next week, with the daily tidal coefficient (0–120; higher = bigger swing, > 95 means stronger currents).
Other spots nearby
The three closest curated TideTurtle locations to Rijeka, measured by great-circle distance.
Today's solunar windows
Solunar tradition: major periods are the ≈3h windows around moon transit and opposition; minor are ≈2h around moonrise and moonset. Pair with the local tide stage and wind for the best read.
About tides at Rijeka
A short guide to the coastline at Rijeka — geography, sea state, and what the tide is actually doing under your feet.
Rijeka is Croatia's largest port city and commercial hub of the Kvarner Gulf. The harbour handles container traffic, car ferries to Dalmatia and the islands, and the bulk of northern Adriatic cargo — it is in every practical sense the logistics gateway for central Croatia. The Korzo, the city's main promenade, runs along the ridge above the old harbour, lined with Austro-Hungarian facades from the era when Rijeka sat at the northeastern tip of the Habsburg Empire.
The tidal range at Rijeka is approximately 0.6–0.7 m mean — significantly higher than anywhere in the southern or central Adriatic, where ranges typically run 0.2–0.4 m. The elevation is caused by the Kvarner Gulf's semi-enclosed geometry: the bay acts as a resonance chamber that amplifies the tidal signal from the open Adriatic. Spring tides can push the range to 0.9–1.0 m. For harbour operations this is real: boats moored on fixed lines need sufficient slack, and low-spring conditions can expose sections of the harbour bed in the shallower berths.
For sailors transiting the Kvarner, Rijeka's harbour provides good shelter from the bura — the cold, gusty, katabatic northeast wind that accelerates off the Gorski Kotar mountains behind the city and can reach Force 9 or higher in the narrows between Krk Island and the mainland. Bura events drop water level by 0.2–0.4 m below predicted through wind setdown; combined with a low neap, shallow-draught areas can be tighter than expected.
Crikvenica and Opatija, both part of the same Kvarner Riviera coastal strip, are within 30 km. Day sails in settled summer conditions are straightforward; the bura season runs mainly October through March but can arrive with short notice in any month. The Croatian Hydrographic Institute (HHI) publishes official tide tables and maintains the regional gauge network. Tide predictions here use Open-Meteo Marine models (±45 min, ±0.2–0.3 m uncertainty); at 0.6–0.7 m mean range, that uncertainty is proportionally less critical than on Aegean coasts, but still warrants HHI verification for draft-sensitive movements.
Tide questions about Rijeka
Quick answers to the most common questions about tide times, range, and water access at Rijeka.
What is the tidal range at Rijeka?
Rijeka has a mean tidal range of 0.6–0.7 m — among the higher values on the Croatian Adriatic coast. Spring tides can reach 0.9–1.0 m. The elevated range results from the Kvarner Gulf's semi-enclosed shape, which resonates and amplifies the tidal wave from the open Adriatic. The Croatian Hydrographic Institute (HHI) publishes official tide tables; gauge data is available through HHI's online portal. Tide predictions on this site are derived from Open-Meteo Marine models with ±45 min and ±0.2–0.3 m uncertainty.
How does the bura wind affect water levels in Rijeka harbour?
The bura is a strong, cold, katabatic northeast wind that accelerates off the Gorski Kotar mountains and through the channels of the Kvarner. During bura events, wind setdown can reduce harbour water levels by 0.2–0.4 m below the predicted tidal value. Combined with a low-neap tide, this can create a combined low of 0.8–1.1 m below mean — significant for boats with draught over 1.5 m in shallow berths. Check wind forecasts alongside tide predictions whenever planning harbour entry or departure in autumn or winter.
Is Rijeka suitable as a sailing base for exploring the Kvarner?
Rijeka is a practical base for Kvarner cruising: good marina facilities at ACI Marina Rijeka, ferry connections to Krk, Cres, Lošinj, and Dalmatia for crew changes, and a full range of provisioning and repair services. The Kvarner channel between Krk and the mainland is one of the bura's main acceleration corridors — gusts of Force 9 or stronger are possible. Summer sailing (June–August) is generally settled; bura season peaks October–March. Keep an eye on DHMZ (Croatian Meteorological Service) forecasts and VHF channel 16/69 for coastal warnings.
Can I visit the waterfront and old town on foot?
Rijeka's centre is walkable. The Korzo promenade runs east–west above the main harbour and is the social spine of the city. Below it, the Stari Grad (old town) concentrates the remaining historic fabric — the city tower (Gradski Toranj), the ornate Governor's Palace, and the Roman arch (Stara Vrata). The Delta area at the mouth of the Rječina river connects the city centre to the ferry terminal, roughly a 10-minute walk. Tidal variation of 0.6–0.7 m is visible on harbour walls and stone steps but doesn't affect pedestrian access to any part of the city.
Are these tide predictions accurate enough for navigation in Rijeka harbour?
These predictions are for general information only and should not be the sole reference for navigation decisions. Tide data uses Open-Meteo Marine models with ±45 min timing uncertainty and ±0.2–0.3 m height uncertainty. For navigation in Rijeka's commercial and ferry-active harbour, consult official HHI tide tables, verify real-time water level at the Rijeka tide gauge, and check DHMZ weather forecasts for bura conditions, which can significantly depress water levels below predicted values.
8-day tide table — Rijeka
Heights relative to MSL. Predictions: Open-Meteo Marine (MeteoFrance SMOC, 0.08° grid) — heights relative to MSL (not chart datum / LAT). Model-derived.
| Day | Type | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 21 Jun | High | 02:00 | -0.7m |
| Mon 22 Jun | — | ||
| Tue 23 Jun | Low | 02:00 | -0.8m |
| High | 17:00 | -0.3m | |
| Wed 24 Jun | — | ||
| Thu 25 Jun | Low | 01:50 | -0.8m |
| High | 18:18 | -0.3m | |
| Fri 26 Jun | Low | 02:06 | -0.9m |
| Sat 27 Jun | High | 19:18 | -0.2m |
| Sun 28 Jun | Low | 01:00 | -0.8m |