Skals tides today
- Tide now -0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 6:30 am (-0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:20–4:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Wind · air 5 mph · 48 °F from the WSW, gusts 8 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:25 am–4:47 pm 9 h 22 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:55 pm
- Pressure 30.24 inHg rising · rising tomorrow
- Major solunar period 2:18–4:18 pm today's activity: high
- Spring tides Nov 9–11 new moon
Today in Skals there are high tides at 12:12 am (0.2 ft) and 12:17 pm (0.2 ft) and low tides at 6:30 am and 6:48 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:30 am. The sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 4:47 pm: 9 h 22 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:46 am to 3:46 am and from 2:18 pm to 4:18 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (5 mph). Partly cloudy, 48 °F.
Fishing in Skals today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:18–4:18 pm
- Sunset at 4:47 pm, golden hour from 3:50 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.21 inHg in 24 h) and light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 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, 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, combines a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:50 am to 3:50 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, whiting, Atlantic cod and haddock. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Skals, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Skals
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:12 am 0.2 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 6:30 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:17 pm 0.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 6:48 pm -0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 min to low tide at 6:30 am.
In Skals the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.4 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 28 (0.3 ft) and the lowest, on January 1 (-0.2 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 | 7:25 am · 4:47 pm | High tide 12:12 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 6:30 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:17 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 6:48 pm · -0.2 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:46 am · 2:18 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 1:00 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 7:14 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 1:06 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 7:56 pm · -0.2 ft | 76% | Major periods 2:51 am · 3:23 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 1:51 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:05 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 1:58 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:07 pm · -0.2 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:54 am · 4:24 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:31 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 2:46 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 9:02 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 2:55 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 10:18 pm · -0.2 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:53 am · 5:20 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:33 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 3:45 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 10:03 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 3:59 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 11:25 pm · -0.2 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:47 am · 6:12 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:35 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 4:49 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:04 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 5:08 pm · 0.3 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:36 am · 7:00 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:38 am · 4:33 pm | Low tide 12:30 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 5:55 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 12:05 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 6:19 pm · 0.3 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:23 am · 7:45 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 Skive station (DMI), 13 mi from Skals. 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 Skals
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Skals: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:28 am (local time).
Weather in Skals
Now in Skals
- Low / high
- 47 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 33%
- Clouds
- 55%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.26 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 50° | 49° | 48° | 49° | 55° | 56° | 51° | 49° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SW | 5 WSW | 5 WSW | 4 SW | 9 W | 8 W | 5 W | 5 W |
| Gusts | 13 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 8 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 48° 5 WSW
- 9:00 am 49° 4 SW
- 12:00 pm 55° 9 W
- 3:00 pm 56° 8 W
- 6:00 pm 51° 5 W
- 9:00 pm 49° 5 W
- 12:00 am 49° 5 WSW
- 3:00 am 50° 5 W
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 47 / 56 °F | 10 mph W | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 54 °F | 9 mph WNW | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 55 °F | 6 mph W | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 53 °F | 7 mph SW | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 50 °F | 13 mph N | |
| Tue 3 | 35 / 49 °F | 7 mph N | |
| Wed 4 | 39 / 53 °F | 14 mph W | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 51 °F | 11 mph NW | |
| Fri 6 | 36 / 50 °F | 6 mph SW | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 50 °F | 7 mph WSW | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 50 °F | 9 mph WSW | |
| Mon 9 | 36 / 44 °F | 8 mph SE | |
| Tue 10 | 43 / 47 °F | 9 mph ESE | |
| Wed 11 | 47 / 50 °F | 9 mph E |
- Fri 30 Overcast 49° / 54° 9 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 48° / 55° 6 mph
- Sun 1 Light rain 49° / 53° 7 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 42° / 50° 13 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 35° / 49° 7 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 39° / 53° 14 mph
- Thu 5 Overcast 42° / 51° 11 mph
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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.5 °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 6:28 am (local time).
The sun in Skals
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:00 am
- Full dark 6:11 pm
- Civil dawn 6:45 am
- Civil dusk 5:27 pm
- Solar noon 12:06 pm (20° high)
- Daylight 9 h 22 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:50 pm
- Full dark 6:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,181 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Skals
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:46–3:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:18–4:18 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:10–1:10 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:25–6:25 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Skals
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Kildekrattet 6.8 mi
- Nørreris Put&Take 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 4.5 mi
- Boat ramp 5.4 mi
- Boat ramp 5.6 mi
- Boat ramp 6.2 mi
- Boat ramp 6.6 mi
- Boat ramp 8.7 mi
- Kvols Havn 4.5 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1.4 mi from Skals) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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.
Tides near SkalsTides nearby
- Løgstrup4.1 mi
- Gedsted9.5 mi
- Hvalpsund13 mi
- Skive14 mi
- Hobro16 mi
- Mariager23 mi
- Vinderup24 mi
- Randers25 mi
- Vorup25 mi
- Assens26 mi
Skals at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,759 people. Coordinates: 56.557° N, 9.404° E.
- It is 41 mi northwest of Aarhus, the main place in Central Denmark. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 2 min later than in Aarhus.
- The nearest tide station, Skive, is 13 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Hjarbæk Havn (3.7 mi).
Questions about SkalsQuestions
What time is sunset today in Skals?
At 4:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Skals?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:02 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:46–3:46 am, Minor 12:10–1:10 pm, Major 2:18–4:18 pm, Minor 5:25–6:25 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Skals?
Overcast, from 47 °F to 56 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (5 mph) and a 33% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Skals?
The best time to visit Skals is from July to August: highs of 70 °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: Skive 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).