Hirtshals tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↓ falling · low 11:48 am (0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:40–4:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.0 ft · 53 °F slight · 5.8 s from the west
- Wind · air 16 mph · 53 °F from the W, gusts 27 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:26 am–4:41 pm 9 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:40 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:40 pm
- Best time to dive 11:10 am–12:20 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Hirtshals there are high tides at 6:03 am (1.1 ft) and 6:38 pm (1.3 ft) and low tide at 11:48 am. Tide coefficient 70. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:48 am. The sun rises at 7:26 am and sets at 4:41 pm: 9 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:40 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:44 am to 3:44 am and from 2:16 pm to 4:16 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 4.0 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (16 mph). Mainly clear, 53 °F.
Fishing in Hirtshals today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:16–4:16 pm
- Sunset at 4:41 pm, golden hour from 3:42 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.21 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (16 mph) and some swell (3.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 70 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:40 pm to 4:20 pm, combines a major period, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 10:50 am to 12:50 pm, with the 11:48 am low tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, European plaice, Atlantic cod and haddock. What you can catch
Beach day in Hirtshals
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Low tide at 11:48 am: more sand
- Feels like 49 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 4.1 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.1 ft
4.1 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. 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 17 mph
Moderate onshore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:48 am
Low tide at 11:48 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:03 am and 6:38 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 Hirtshals
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- Husmoderstranden 0.4 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Kjul beach 4.2 mi · E
- 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 Hirtshals
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:03 am 1.1 ft · coef. 70
- ▼ Next low tide 11:48 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:38 pm 1.3 ft · coef. 70
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 26 min to low tide at 11:48 am.
Tide coefficient 70 for the 6:03 am high tide and 70 for the 6:38 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 (1.5 ft) and the lowest, on October 6 (0.0 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 5 to 7 (coefficient 97, 1.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 13 to 14 (coefficient 55, 0.8 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 | 7:26 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 6:03 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 11:48 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:38 pm · 1.3 ft | — | Coef. 70 | 85% | Major periods 1:44 am · 2:16 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 4:39 pm | Low tide 12:25 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:59 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 12:43 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:43 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 73 | 76% | Major periods 2:48 am · 3:20 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:30 am · 4:36 pm | Low tide 1:24 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:05 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 1:49 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:59 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 78 | 66% | Major periods 3:51 am · 4:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:33 am · 4:34 pm | Low tide 2:34 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:19 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 3:08 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:14 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 85 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:18 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:35 am · 4:32 pm | Low tide 3:51 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:29 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 4:33 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:20 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 92 | 43% | Major periods 5:44 am · 6:10 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:37 am · 4:29 pm | Low tide 5:03 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:33 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 5:47 pm · 0.1 ft | — | Coef. 94 | 33% | Major periods 6:34 am · 6:58 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:39 am · 4:27 pm | High tide 12:21 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 6:05 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:33 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 6:49 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 96 | 23% | Major periods 7:20 am · 7:43 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). 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 Hirtshals station (DMI), 0.5 mi from Hirtshals. 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 Hirtshals
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.0 ft
- Significant4.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.6 ft with a period of 7 s, from the west (moderate).
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 (+2.2 °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 7:23 am (local time).
Surf in Hirtshals today
Surf today
Poor- 2.1–3.3 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.0 ft swell at 6 s from the west-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 3.0 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:48 am)
- Light: First light 6:45 am · sunrise 7:26 am · sunset 4:41 pm · last light 5:22 pm
- Tide: high 6:03 am (1.1 ft), low 11:48 am (0.2 ft) and high 6:38 pm (1.3 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 53.2 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 44 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore wind.
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 Hirtshals today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:48 am): little current from 11:30 am to 12:03 pm
- 1.4 ft swell at 9 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph)
- 0.8 mph current toward the northeast (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 6:03 am (5:48–6:20 am), low tide 11:48 am (11:30 am–12:03 pm) and high tide 6:38 pm (6:20–6:53 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.3 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.2 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:22 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:40 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 12:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide and the sun high, though with moderate wind and current. Also worth a look from 2:00 pm to 4:20 pm, though with tidal current, moderate wind and 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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- Nordlyset 4.3 mi
- Navigator 5.3 mi
- Bico 5.7 mi
- Mikki 6.5 mi
- Alfrida 8.7 mi
- Wreck 0.7 mi
- Wreck 0.8 mi
- Wreck 3.6 mi
- Wreck 4.6 mi
- Wreck 6.0 mi
- Wreck 6.4 mi
- Dykker Og Landmand Thomas Lundsgaard 3.1 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 Hirtshals
Now in Hirtshals
- Low / high
- 53 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 72%
- Clouds
- 35%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 20 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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: +0.25 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 53° | 53° | 53° | 54° | 56° | 55° | 54° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 WSW | 16 W | 17 W | 14 W | 17 W | 16 W | 15 W | 16 WNW |
| Gusts | 21 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
| Waves | 4.6 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.0 ft | 4.0 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 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 |
- 9:00 am 54° 14 W 3.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 17 W 4.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 16 W 4.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 15 W 3.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 16 WNW 3.9 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 12 WNW 3.8 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 9 WNW 3.7 ft
- 6:00 am 54° 7 W 3.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 56 °F | 17 mph W | 4.6 ft | 6:03 am · 6:38 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 55 °F | 12 mph W | 3.8 ft | 6:59 am · 7:43 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 54 °F | 12 mph WSW | 2.0 ft | 8:05 am · 8:59 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 54 °F | 11 mph WSW | 3.1 ft | 9:19 am · 10:14 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 52 °F | 18 mph NNE | 3.9 ft | 10:29 am · 11:20 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 52 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | 11:33 am | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 53 °F | 8 mph WSW | 2.4 ft | 12:21 am · 12:33 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 38 / 50 °F | 5 mph NE | 2.4 ft | 1:17 am · 1:29 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 37 / 48 °F | 7 mph SSW | 1.9 ft | 2:10 am · 2:22 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 49 °F | 14 mph W | 4.9 ft | 2:57 am · 3:10 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 51 °F | 16 mph W | 5.7 ft | 3:39 am · 3:53 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 38 / 46 °F | 7 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 4:19 am · 4:34 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 39 / 48 °F | 10 mph ESE | 3.2 ft | 4:57 am · 5:16 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 48 / 48 °F | 12 mph E | 3.7 ft | 5:36 am · 6:01 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 52° / 55° 3.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 51° / 54° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 51° / 54° 3.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 48° / 52° 3.9 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 42° / 52° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 46° / 53° 2.4 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 38° / 50° 2.4 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind tomorrow. See the models →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.1 °F; normal high: 49 °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 7:23 am (local time).
The sun in Hirtshals
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:59 am
- Full dark 6:08 pm
- Civil dawn 6:45 am
- Civil dusk 5:22 pm
- Solar noon 12:04 pm (19° high)
- Daylight 9 h 15 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:42 pm
- Full dark 6:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,219 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hirtshals
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:44–3:44 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:16–4:16 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:21–1:21 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:10–6:10 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 Hirtshals
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.7 mi
- Jetty 0.8 mi
- Jetty 7.3 mi
- Jetty 8.0 mi
- Jetty 9.0 mi
- Hirtshals Indkøb - Let´s Fish Hirtshals 0.3 mi
- Murman Fishproducts 0.4 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.8 mi.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Hirtshals) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.8 mi
- 66 ft deep2.2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.8 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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
Hirtshals Lighthouse 0.7 mi west
- Light
- Steady white light with a brighter flash every 30 s · FFl W 30s
- Range
- 25 nautical miles (29 mi)
- Light height
- 187 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 115 ft
- Built
- 1863
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near HirtshalsTides nearby
- Lønstrup10 mi
- Ålbæk16 mi
- Jerup17 mi
- Løkken18 mi
- Elling21 mi
- Strandby21 mi
- Frederikshavn24 mi
- Skagen25 mi
- Blokhus27 mi
- Sæby27 mi
Hirtshals at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,265 people. Coordinates: 57.588° N, 9.959° E.
- It is 37 mi north of Aalborg, the main place in North Denmark. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 2 min earlier than in Aalborg.
- The nearest tide station, Hirtshals, is 0.5 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Kjul Strand (2.5 mi).
Questions about HirtshalsQuestions
What time is high tide today in Hirtshals?
Today in Hirtshals there are high tides at 6:03 am (1.1 ft) and 6:38 pm (1.3 ft) and low tide at 11:48 am. Tide coefficient 70.
What time is sunset today in Hirtshals?
At 4:41 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:22 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hirtshals?
At 7:28 am. First light comes at 6:01 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 1:44–3:44 am, Minor 12:21–1:21 pm, Major 2:16–4:16 pm, Minor 5:10–6:10 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Hirtshals?
Overcast, from 53 °F to 56 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (16 mph) and a 72% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hirtshals?
Slight (Douglas 3): 4.0 ft waves with a period of 5.8 s from the west. The water is 53.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Hirtshals?
The best time to visit Hirtshals 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: Hirtshals 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).