Godby tides today
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↑ rising · high 10:01 am (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:40–5:40 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 51 °F slight · 5.0 s from the south
- Wind · air 3 mph · 42 °F from the SSW, gusts 7 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:55 am–4:51 pm 8 h 56 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 5:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:14 pm
- Best time to dive 9:20 am–12:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Godby there are high tides at 10:01 am (0.3 ft) and 10:36 pm (0.2 ft) and low tides at 2:56 am and 5:15 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:01 am. The sun rises at 7:55 am and sets at 4:51 pm: 8 h 56 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:02 am to 4:02 am and from 2:34 pm to 4:34 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southwest (3 mph). Partly cloudy, 42 °F.
Fishing in Godby today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:34–4:34 pm
- Minor period 4:44–5:44 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:51 pm, golden hour from 3:45 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light offshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (2.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:40 pm to 5:40 pm, combines a major period, moonrise, sunset and some swell. Also good from 1:20 pm to 2:40 pm, with moonset, a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: European flounder, Atlantic cod, turbot and European plaice. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Godby, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Godby
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- Feels like 46 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 51 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 51 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Godby 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 Godby
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- Kvarnbovikens badstrand 3.7 mi · NE
- Bambölevik 4.5 mi · W
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Lötö simstrand 5.9 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the authorities of the Åland Islands.
Webcams near Godby
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Tides in Godby
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:56 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:01 am 0.3 ft
- ▼ Low tide 5:15 pm 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:36 pm 0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 29 min to high tide at 10:01 am.
In Godby the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.1 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 (0.5 ft) and the lowest, on April 28 (-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, Thu 29 | 7:55 am · 4:51 pm | Low tide 2:56 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:01 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 5:15 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:36 pm · 0.2 ft | 86% | Major periods 2:02 am · 2:34 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:58 am · 4:49 pm | Low tide 3:29 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:47 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 6:15 pm · 0.2 ft | — | 77% | Major periods 3:06 am · 3:38 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:00 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 11:43 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 7:18 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 4:10 am · 4:40 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:03 am · 4:43 pm | High tide 12:55 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:22 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:09 am · 5:36 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:06 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 2:20 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:28 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | 44% | Major periods 6:03 am · 6:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:08 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 3:35 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 10:33 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | 33% | Major periods 6:53 am · 7:16 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:11 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 5:21 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 10:41 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 4:36 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:29 pm · 0.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:39 am · 8:01 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 Föglö Degerby station (TICON-4), 19 mi from Godby. 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 Godby
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 2.7 ft with a period of 4 s, from the northwest (slight).
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 48.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.8 °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 5:32 am (local time).
Diving in Godby today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.2 ft swell at 5 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.5 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 50.9 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:36 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 5:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Godby 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 Godby
Now in Godby
- Low / high
- 42 / 50 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 14%
- Clouds
- 51%
- Humidity
- 97%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 1.4 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 17
- 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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.29 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Light rain | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 45° | 44° | 42° | 44° | 50° | 48° | 46° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 SSW | 3 SSW | 3 SSW | 5 SSW | 9 SSW | 7 SW | 4 WSW | 4 WSW |
| Gusts | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 10 |
| Waves | 2.1 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 42° 3 SSW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 44° 5 SSW 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 50° 9 SSW 1.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 48° 7 SW 2.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 46° 4 WSW 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 4 WSW 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 43° 4 W 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 5 W 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 42 / 50 °F | 9 mph SW | 2.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 50 °F | 13 mph NW | 1.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 47 °F | 7 mph N | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 41 / 47 °F | 8 mph SSW | 2.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 46 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 39 / 49 °F | 16 mph NNW | 2.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 39 / 43 °F | 12 mph NW | 2.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 49 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 40 / 49 °F | 7 mph WNW | 1.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 38 / 48 °F | 9 mph WNW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 36 / 45 °F | 13 mph WNW | 3.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 42 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.5 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 33 / 41 °F | 3 mph SW | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 33 / 41 °F | 3 mph SE | 2.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Light rain 43° / 50° 1.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 41° / 47° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 41° / 47° 2.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 40° / 46° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 39° / 49° 2.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 39° / 43° 2.0 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 39° / 49° 1.2 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 on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.3 °F; normal high: 46 °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 5:32 am (local time).
The sun in Godby
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:21 am
- Full dark 6:25 pm
- Civil dawn 7:10 am
- Civil dusk 5:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:24 pm (16° high)
- Daylight 8 h 56 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:45 pm
- Full dark 6:25 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,892 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Godby
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:02–4:02 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:34–4:34 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 1:24–2:24 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:44–5:44 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Godby
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Ångbåtsbryggan 9.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 7.3 mi
- Boat ramp 8.1 mi
- Boat ramp 8.2 mi
- Kastelholms gästhamn 3.1 mi
- Marina 8.1 mi
- Puttes camping 8.4 mi
- MSF Gästhamn 9.1 mi
- ÅSS Marina 9.3 mi
- Jakt- och Fiske 9.2 mi
- Teboil 9.2 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 390 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (1 mi from Godby) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep220 ft
- 33 ft deep390 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 28 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 390 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 0.85 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.85 mi out. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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
Rödko lighthouse 5.5 mi southeast
- Light
- A flash every 3 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Fl WRG 3s
- Range
- 7 nautical miles (8.3 mi)
- Light height
- 35 ft above sea level
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near GodbyTides nearby
- Finström3.2 mi
- Saltvik4.3 mi
- Ytterby4.5 mi
- Sund4.6 mi
- Tjudö7.3 mi
- Önningby7.8 mi
- Hammarland8.2 mi
- Bomarsund8.7 mi
- Mariehamn9.3 mi
- Geta11 mi
Godby at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,369 people. Coordinates: 60.230° N, 19.988° E.
- It is 4.6 mi west of Sund, the main place in Ålands landsbygd. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Sund.
- The nearest tide station, Föglö Degerby, is 19 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about GodbyQuestions
What time is sunset today in Godby?
At 4:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Godby?
At 7:58 am. First light comes at 6:23 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:02–4:02 am, Minor 1:24–2:24 pm, Major 2:34–4:34 pm, Minor 4:44–5:44 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Godby?
Light rain, from 42 °F to 50 °F, with a light air from the south-southwest (3 mph) and a 14% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Godby?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 5.0 s from the south. The water is 50.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Godby?
The best time to visit Godby is in July: highs of 69 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 10 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: Föglö Degerby 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).