Ålbæk tides today
- Tide now -0.4 ft ↑ rising · high 7:03 am (0.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:40–8:00 am average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 53 °F slight · 4.5 s from the west
- Wind · air 8 mph · 50 °F from the SW, gusts 16 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:24 am–4:39 pm 9 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:38 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:38 pm
- Best time to dive 11:30 am–1:10 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Ålbæk there are high tides at 7:03 am (0.4 ft) and 7:33 pm (0.6 ft) and low tides at 12:19 am and 12:25 pm. Tide coefficient 73. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 7:03 am. The sun rises at 7:24 am and sets at 4:39 pm: 9 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:38 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:42 am to 3:42 am and from 2:14 pm to 4:14 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southwest (8 mph). Partly cloudy, 50 °F.
Fishing in Ålbæk today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 7:03 am, coefficient 72
- Sunrise at 7:24 am
- Rising pressure (+0.17 inHg in 24 h), moderate offshore wind (13 mph) and some swell (2.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 73 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 8:00 am, combines the 7:03 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 12:20 pm to 1:20 pm, with the 12:25 pm low tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, Atlantic cod, European plaice and European flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: whiting and Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Beach day in Ålbæk
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- Low tide at 12:25 pm: more sand
- Feels like 50 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 53 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate offshore wind (14 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 12:25 pm
Low tide at 12:19 am and 12:25 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:03 am and 7:33 pm.
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 Ålbæk
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- Jerup Strand 3.7 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Bratten Strand 5.6 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- 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
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Tides in Ålbæk
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:19 am -0.5 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 7:03 am 0.4 ft · coef. 72
- ▼ Low tide 12:25 pm -0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:33 pm 0.6 ft · coef. 73
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 39 min to high tide at 7:03 am.
Tide coefficient 72 for the 7:03 am high tide and 73 for the 7:33 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on January 29 (0.8 ft) and the lowest, on November 4 (-0.8 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 5 to 7 (coefficient 97, 1.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 13 to 14 (coefficient 58, 0.9 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:24 am · 4:39 pm | Low tide 12:19 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 7:03 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 12:25 pm · -0.6 ft | High tide 7:33 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 73 | 85% | Major periods 1:42 am · 2:14 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:26 am · 4:37 pm | Low tide 1:12 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 7:55 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 1:23 pm · -0.6 ft | High tide 8:32 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 76 | 76% | Major periods 2:46 am · 3:18 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:28 am · 4:35 pm | Low tide 2:11 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 8:53 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 2:31 pm · -0.6 ft | High tide 9:37 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 81 | 66% | Major periods 3:49 am · 4:20 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:31 am · 4:32 pm | Low tide 3:18 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 9:56 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 3:50 pm · -0.7 ft | High tide 10:46 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 87 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:16 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:33 am · 4:30 pm | Low tide 4:31 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 11:00 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 5:15 pm · -0.7 ft | High tide 11:53 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 94 | 43% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:35 am · 4:28 pm | Low tide 5:40 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 12:02 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 6:28 pm · -0.8 ft | — | Coef. 96 | 33% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:56 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:38 am · 4:25 pm | High tide 12:56 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 6:42 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 1:03 pm · 0.8 ft | Low tide 7:30 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 97 | 23% | Major periods 7:19 am · 7:41 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
Ålbæk has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Skagen Havn (DMI), 11 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
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 Ålbæk
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.6 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 Monday 2: 2.7 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.9 °F more 2 days ago than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer than the forecast says.
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 51.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.2 °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 1:24 am (local time).
Surf in Ålbæk today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.6 ft sets): flat
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 12:25 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:43 am · sunrise 7:24 am · sunset 4:39 pm · last light 5:20 pm
- Tide: low 12:19 am (-0.5 ft), high 7:03 am (0.4 ft), low 12:25 pm (-0.6 ft) and high 7:33 pm (0.6 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 52.3 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 10 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Ålbæk today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:25 pm): little current from 12:00 pm to 12:40 pm
- 0.7 ft swell at 6 s from the west: barely any surge
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:19 am (12:00–12:40 am), high tide 7:03 am (6:48–7:20 am), low tide 12:25 pm (12:00–12:40 pm) and high tide 7:33 pm (7:18–7:48 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 52.3 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:20 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:38 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 1:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also good from 3:50 pm to 5:20 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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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- Faros 8.2 mi
- Oranienborg 12 mi
- Rygja 12 mi
- Wreck 9.3 mi
- Wreck 9.3 mi
- Wreck 9.6 mi
- Wreck 9.9 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Hirsholmene Naturreservat 11 mi
- Skawdyk 11 mi
- Nord Dyk 12 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 Ålbæk
Now in Ålbæk
- Low / high
- 49 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 51%
- Clouds
- 59%
- Humidity
- 97%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 3.8 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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: +0.35 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 50° | 51° | 52° | 53° | 55° | 55° | 53° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 SW | 10 W | 13 W | 13 W | 14 W | 13 W | 11 W | 12 WNW |
| Gusts | 21 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 23 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft |
| 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 |
- 3:00 am 51° 10 W 2.3 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 13 W 2.3 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 13 W 2.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 14 W 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 13 W 2.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 11 W 2.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 12 WNW 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 9 WNW 2.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 49 / 56 °F | 14 mph W | 2.4 ft | 7:03 am · 7:33 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 56 °F | 9 mph W | 2.2 ft | 7:55 am · 8:32 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 53 °F | 5 mph SSW | 1.0 ft | 8:53 am · 9:37 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 51 °F | 7 mph SSW | 1.9 ft | 9:56 am · 10:46 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 52 °F | 16 mph NE | 2.7 ft | 11:00 am · 11:53 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 54 °F | 6 mph W | 0.7 ft | 12:02 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 53 °F | 7 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | 12:56 am · 1:03 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 37 / 50 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 1:57 am · 2:02 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 35 / 47 °F | 6 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | 2:53 am · 2:59 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 48 °F | 10 mph W | 0.6 ft | 3:45 am · 3:51 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 51 °F | 13 mph W | — | 4:30 am · 4:39 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 46 °F | 7 mph E | — | 5:11 am · 5:23 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 39 / 48 °F | 11 mph SE | — | 5:49 am · 6:05 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 47 / 48 °F | 11 mph E | — | 6:26 am · 6:48 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 51° / 56° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 49° / 53° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 49° / 51° 1.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 40° / 52° 2.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 38° / 54° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 43° / 53° 0.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 37° / 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low 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 (+5.8 °F; normal high: 50 °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 1:24 am (local time).
The sun in Ålbæk
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:57 am
- Full dark 6:06 pm
- Civil dawn 6:43 am
- Civil dusk 5:20 pm
- Solar noon 12:02 pm (19° high)
- Daylight 9 h 15 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:40 pm
- Full dark 6:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,249 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ålbæk
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:42–3:42 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:14–4:14 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:19–1:19 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:08–6:08 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 Ålbæk
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 7.7 mi
- Jetty 7.9 mi
- Jetty 8.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Aalbæk Havn 0.9 mi
- Strandby Lystbådehavn 7.7 mi
- Fuel dock 7.7 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.4 mi from shore and 32 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline (0.9 mi from Ålbæk) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 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. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.4 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- 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.
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 ÅlbækTides nearby
- Jerup4.0 mi
- Strandby7.8 mi
- Elling8.5 mi
- Skagen11 mi
- Frederikshavn12 mi
- Hirtshals16 mi
- Sæby19 mi
- Lønstrup24 mi
- Voerså27 mi
- Løkken30 mi
Ålbæk at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,379 people. Coordinates: 57.593° N, 10.405° E.
- It is 42 mi northeast of Aalborg, the main place in North Denmark. The sun rises at the same time and sets 4 min earlier than in Aalborg.
- The nearest tide station, Skagen Havn, is 11 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Ålbæk Havn (1.0 mi), Jerup Strand (3.7 mi).
Questions about ÅlbækQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ålbæk?
Today in Ålbæk there are high tides at 7:03 am (0.4 ft) and 7:33 pm (0.6 ft) and low tides at 12:19 am and 12:25 pm. Tide coefficient 73.
What time is sunset today in Ålbæk?
At 4:39 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:20 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ålbæk?
At 7:26 am. First light comes at 5:59 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 1:42–3:42 am, Minor 12:19–1:19 pm, Major 2:14–4:14 pm, Minor 5:08–6:08 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Ålbæk?
Overcast, from 49 °F to 56 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southwest (8 mph) and a 51% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ålbæk?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 4.5 s from the west. The water is 52.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ålbæk?
The best time to visit Ålbæk is from July to August: highs of 69 °F to 69 °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: Skagen 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).