#490 European Rank
White Dune Beach
Saulkrasti, Gulf of Riga, Latvia•Baltic Sea• Best Season: June, July, August
Photo: Modris Putns (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
EDITORIAL SCORE
4.37/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
18.6°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€28/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Fine White Sand
Shallow & Gentle
Sea Temperature by Month
30-year monthly averages for Saulkrasti, Gulf of Riga · NOAA satellite dataSwipe 12 months ⇄
Refreshing Plunge
Jan
2.1°C
Air 12°C
Feb
0.7°C
Air 13°C
Mar
0.8°C
Air 15°C
Apr
3.2°C
Air 18°C
May
8.3°C
Air 21°C
Jun
13.7°C
Air 24°C
Jul
17.9°C
Air 26°C
Peak
Aug
18.6°C
Air 26°C
Sep
15.6°C
Air 24°C
Oct
11.3°C
Air 21°C
Nov
7.6°C
Air 17°C
Dec
4.6°C
Air 14°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Peak 18.6°C in August · cold-water plunge / wetsuit season
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Latvia Sea Temperatures
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.7 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.9 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.9 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.9 / 5
About White Dune Beach
An 18-metre white dune rises straight from a quiet, pine-scented Gulf of Riga strand north of Riga.
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: Road access in Saulkrasti with parking, linked to the 4 km coastal Sunset Trail (Saulrieta taka).
•Protected Status / Environment: Protected geological and geomorphological natural monument along the Gulf of Riga.
•Notable Feature: An 18-meter-high sandstone and sand dune at the Inčupe River mouth offering panoramic coastal views.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
NoShowers
NoFree Parking
YesFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
NoDog Friendly
YesLifeguard on Duty
NoSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
NoNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
YesWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
YesNudist / FKK Friendly
NoGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Saulkrasti, Gulf of Riga. Accessible via regional coastal roads (57.234°N, 24.391°E).
•Long knee-deep entry over sandbars; among the gentlest water on the Latvian coast.
•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.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
INTL · 40m driveConvenient highway or local transit access across Saulkrasti, Gulf of Riga, Latvia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about White Dune Beach
What is the water temperature at White Dune Beach?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at White Dune Beach averages 18.6°C (65°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is White Dune Beach?
White Dune Beach is classified as a fine white sand shoreline located in Saulkrasti, Gulf of Riga, Latvia.
Is White Dune Beach good for families with kids?
White Dune Beach has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.
Are there parking and facilities at White Dune Beach?
Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.
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