Copenhagen tides today
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↑ rising · high 11:11 pm (0.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:10–4:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 52 °F calm (rippled) · 2.4 s from the south
- Wind · air 4 mph · 50 °F from the SW, gusts 9 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:07 am–4:39 pm 9 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 5:00 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:00 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:50–11:50 am great day · 10/10
Today in Copenhagen there are high tides at 10:21 am (0.2 ft) and 11:11 pm (0.3 ft) and low tides at 4:25 am and 4:40 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:11 pm. The sun rises at 7:07 am and sets at 4:39 pm: 9 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:00 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:29 am to 2:29 am and from 1:01 pm to 3:01 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 50 °F.
Fishing in Copenhagen today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Minor period 4:30–5:30 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:39 pm, golden hour from 3:44 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.26 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 5:20 pm, combines moonrise and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also good from 12:30 am to 2:30 am, with a major period. Also worth a try from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, European flounder, European plaice and whiting. October is one of the months when these are seen most: whiting and pollock. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Copenhagen, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Copenhagen
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- Feels like 53 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 52 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 52 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 5 mph
Offshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen
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- Havnevigen 1.5 mi · S
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Christiania Beach 1.7 mi · E
- Parking
- Svanemølle Strand 3.1 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Dogs on leash
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Amager Strandpark 3.2 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Dogs on leash
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Kastrup Søbad 3.8 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Hellerup Strand 4.0 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Hvidovre strand 4.2 mi · SW
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
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 Denmark.
Webcams near Copenhagen
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Tides in Copenhagen
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:25 am -0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:21 am 0.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 4:40 pm -0.3 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:11 pm 0.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 19 min to high tide at 11:11 pm.
In Copenhagen the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.6 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 January 29 (0.5 ft) and the lowest, on September 9 (-0.5 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, Wed 28 | 7:07 am · 4:39 pm | Low tide 4:25 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 10:21 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 4:40 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 11:11 pm · 0.3 ft | 93% | Major periods 12:29 am · 1:01 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:09 am · 4:37 pm | Low tide 5:17 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 11:08 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 5:35 pm · -0.3 ft | — | 85% | Major periods 1:33 am · 2:05 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:11 am · 4:35 pm | High tide 12:18 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 6:15 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 12:05 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 6:39 pm · -0.3 ft | 76% | Major periods 2:37 am · 3:09 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:13 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 1:47 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 7:20 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 1:13 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 7:54 pm · -0.3 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:40 am · 4:11 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:15 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 3:29 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 8:34 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 2:40 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:18 pm · -0.4 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:39 am · 5:07 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:18 am · 4:28 pm | High tide 4:40 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 9:47 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 4:07 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 10:34 pm · -0.4 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:34 am · 5:59 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:20 am · 4:26 pm | High tide 5:37 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 10:49 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 5:10 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 11:34 pm · -0.5 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:23 am · 6:47 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 Hellerup Havn station (DMI), 3.9 mi from Copenhagen. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), https://www.dmi.dk. 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 Copenhagen
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.7 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 Wednesday 28: 1.5 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.5 °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 9:52 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from GEOMETOC, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Copenhagen today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.5 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 52.2 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:18 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 5:00 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 am to 11:50 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Copenhagen 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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- Havheksen 3.6 mi
- Linnea 2.7 mi
- Badeanstalt 2.8 mi
- Wreck 1.0 mi
- Dykkergitte 0.4 mi
- Københavns havn Kalvebod 0.7 mi
- Dykkeroplevelser 0.7 mi
- Dykkercentret 0.7 mi
- SuperDive 1.7 mi
- Kingfish Dive & Travel 1.8 mi
- Københavns Dykkerskole 1.8 mi
- Uvjægeren - Dansk Undervandsjagt Fangster 1.9 mi
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 Copenhagen
Now in Copenhagen
- Low / high
- 50 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.08 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 62%
- Humidity
- 95%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 9.5 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 35
- 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: +0.25 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 | Light rain | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 55° | 53° | 51° | 51° | 55° | 55° | 51° | 50° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SSW | 3 WSW | 3 W | 4 W | 5 W | 4 W | 4 SW | 4 SW |
| Gusts | 19 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 |
| Waves | 1.5 ft | 1.2 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 50° 4 SW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 50° 4 SSW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 50° 5 SSW 0.8 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 5 W 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 4 W 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 54° 6 WNW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 54° 7 WNW 0.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 50° 4 WNW 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 50 / 56 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.5 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 48 / 54 °F | 6 mph W | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 52 °F | 5 mph NW | 0.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 52 °F | 4 mph NNW | 0.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 50 °F | 7 mph SSE | 0.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 44 / 51 °F | 11 mph NE | 0.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 49 °F | 7 mph NW | 0.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 50 °F | 6 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 50 °F | 5 mph NW | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 40 / 47 °F | 5 mph W | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 49 °F | 8 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 47 °F | 8 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 46 °F | 7 mph SW | 1.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 48 °F | 13 mph SE | 2.5 ft |
- Thu 29 Light rain 48° / 54° 0.9 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 48° / 52° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 50° / 52° 0.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 49° / 50° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 44° / 51° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 38° / 49° 0.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 43° / 50° 0.9 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.5 °F; normal high: 51 °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 9:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Copenhagen
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:45 am
- Full dark 6:01 pm
- Civil dawn 6:28 am
- Civil dusk 5:18 pm
- Solar noon 11:54 am (21° high)
- Daylight 9 h 32 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:44 pm
- Full dark 6:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,715 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Copenhagen
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:29–2:29 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:01–3:01 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:25–11:25 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:30–5:30 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 · 9:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Copenhagen
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Kalvebod Bølge 0.6 mi
- Kongedyb 2.9 mi
- Øresundsstien 3.0 mi
- Københavns Havns Sportsfisker Laug 2.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Slip 1.8 mi
- Nyhavn 1.0 mi
- Bådelaug Havnestad 1.1 mi
- Jan's Lystfisker Shop 1.9 mi
- Sport Dres 2.3 mi
- Fuel dock 2.3 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.
Nearest lighthouse
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Carlsberg Lighthouse 1.4 mi southwest
- Built
- 1883
Other lighthouses nearby: Trekroner (2.7 mi northeast), Nordre Røse Fyr (5.5 mi southeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near CopenhagenTides nearby
- Inner City of Copenhagen0.3 mi
- Christianshavn1.2 mi
- Frederiksberg1.2 mi
- Valby2.1 mi
- Hvidovre4.1 mi
- Rødovre Municipality4.4 mi
- Charlottenlund5.3 mi
- Avedøre5.4 mi
- Glostrup Municipality6.3 mi
- Brøndby6.4 mi
Copenhagen at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,153,615 people. Coordinates: 55.676° N, 12.566° E.
- The nearest tide station, Hellerup Havn, is 3.9 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Havnebadet ved Islands Brygge (0.7 mi), Inderhavnen (0.7 mi), Fisketorvet Havnebad (0.9 mi), Yderhavnen (2.0 mi).
Questions about CopenhagenQuestions
What time is sunset today in Copenhagen?
At 4:39 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Copenhagen?
At 7:09 am. First light comes at 5:47 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:29–2:29 am, Minor 10:25–11:25 am, Major 1:01–3:01 pm, Minor 4:30–5:30 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Copenhagen?
Light rain, from 50 °F to 56 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Copenhagen?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 2.4 s from the south. The water is 52.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
The best time to visit Copenhagen is from July to August: highs of 72 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 7 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: Hellerup Havn station, data from the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), 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).