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White Dune Beach — Latvia
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White Dune Beach

Saulkrasti, Gulf of Riga · 🇱🇻 Latvia

Local gemEurope

An 18-metre white dune rises straight from a quiet, pine-scented Gulf of Riga strand north of Riga.

The sea at White Dune Beach (Saulkrasti, Gulf of Riga, Latvia) is typically around 19°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are Jun-Aug.

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Sea temperature
~19°C in the warm season
Water
Shallow, quick-warming Gulf of Riga
Sand
Pale soft sand beneath an 18-metre white sandstone bluff
Swimming
Long knee-deep entry over sandbars; among the gentlest water on the Latvian coast
Best time to visit
Jun-Aug
Setting
Where the Inčupe stream reaches the sea below Saulkrasti's Baltā Kāpa; the Sunset Trail runs along the pine-topped dune crest, 45 minutes from Riga
Beach type
Wild & scenic
Region
Europe

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White Dune Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is White Dune Beach?

White Dune Beach is at Saulkrasti, on the coast of Latvia.

What is the sea temperature at White Dune Beach?

In the warm season the sea at White Dune Beach reaches about 19°C. Shallow, quick-warming Gulf of Riga.

When is the best time to visit White Dune Beach?

The best time to visit White Dune Beach is Jun-Aug. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does White Dune Beach have?

White Dune Beach has pale soft sand beneath an 18-metre white sandstone bluff.

Is White Dune Beach good for swimming?

Long knee-deep entry over sandbars; among the gentlest water on the Latvian coast.

Photo: Modris Putns (CC BY-SA 3.0) · source