Lønstrup tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↑ rising · high 6:03 am (1.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:40–4:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.4 ft · 53 °F slight · 6.1 s from the west
- Wind · air 12 mph · 52 °F from the W, gusts 22 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:26 am–4:42 pm 9 h 16 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:42 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:42 pm
- Best time to dive 11:10 am–12:20 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Lønstrup 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 rising toward the high tide at 6:03 am. The sun rises at 7:26 am and sets at 4:42 pm: 9 h 16 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:42 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:44 am to 3:44 am and from 2:17 pm to 4:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.4 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (12 mph). Partly cloudy, 52 °F.
Fishing in Lønstrup today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:17–4:17 pm
- Sunset at 4:42 pm, golden hour from 3:43 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.21 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (3.1 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, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:40 pm to 7:40 pm, with the 6:38 pm high tide, moonrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, whiting, Atlantic cod and Atlantic mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in Lønstrup
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Low tide at 11:48 am: more sand
- Feels like 50 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 3.3 ft waves every 6 s
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.3 ft
3.3 ft waves every 6 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 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 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 Lønstrup
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Lønstrup.
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Tides in Lønstrup
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 6:03 am 1.1 ft · coef. 70
- ▼ Low tide 11:48 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:38 pm 1.3 ft · coef. 70
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 17 min to high tide at 6:03 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 · 4:42 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 · 2:17 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 4:40 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 2:49 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:30 am · 4:37 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 3:52 am · 4:22 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:33 am · 4:35 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 4:51 am · 5:19 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:35 am · 4:33 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 5:45 am · 6:10 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:37 am · 4:31 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 6:35 am · 6:58 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:40 am · 4:28 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 7:21 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
Lønstrup has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Hirtshals (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 Lønstrup
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.7 ft
- Significant3.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.6 ft with a period of 7 s, from the west (slight).
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 (+1.6 °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 4:39 am (local time).
Surf in Lønstrup today
Surf today
Poor- 2.0–3.0 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.5 ft swell at 6 s from the west, short: weak, messy waves
- 2.4 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Light onshore wind (11 mph): a bit of chop
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:48 am)
- Light: First light 6:45 am · sunrise 7:26 am · sunset 4:42 pm · last light 5:23 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 53.1 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 31 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 Lønstrup 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
- 1.2 ft swell at 10 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northeast, weak (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 3.2 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.1 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:23 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:42 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, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm, with light wind and weak current, though with tidal 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- HMS Crescent 0.7 mi
- Eschersheim 2.9 mi
- Alfrida 3.1 mi
- Skagerak 6.3 mi
- Stornoway 6.4 mi
- Navigator 8.8 mi
- Bellgrove 11 mi
- Wreck 5.1 mi
- Wreck 6.9 mi
- Wreck 7.3 mi
- Løkken Sportsdykkerklub 7.5 mi
- Dykker Og Landmand Thomas Lundsgaard 7.9 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 Lønstrup
Now in Lønstrup
- Low / high
- 52 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 63%
- Clouds
- 52%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 18 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.30 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 52° | 52° | 53° | 54° | 56° | 55° | 53° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 WSW | 12 W | 12 W | 11 W | 13 W | 13 W | 11 W | 11 WNW |
| Gusts | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 20 |
| Waves | 3.6 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 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 |
- 6:00 am 53° 12 W 3.3 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 11 W 3.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 13 W 3.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 13 W 3.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 11 W 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 11 WNW 3.1 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 9 WNW 3.1 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 11 WNW 3.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 52 / 56 °F | 14 mph W | 3.6 ft | 6:03 am · 6:38 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 55 °F | 11 mph W | 3.1 ft | 6:59 am · 7:43 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 54 °F | 8 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | 8:05 am · 8:59 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 52 °F | 9 mph SSW | 2.7 ft | 9:19 am · 10:14 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 52 °F | 18 mph NNE | 3.2 ft | 10:29 am · 11:20 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 34 / 48 °F | 5 mph NW | 1.6 ft | 11:33 am | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 53 °F | 12 mph W | 2.2 ft | 12:21 am · 12:33 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 50 °F | 6 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | 1:17 am · 1:29 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 36 / 49 °F | 8 mph SSW | 2.0 ft | 2:10 am · 2:22 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 50 °F | 13 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | 2:57 am · 3:10 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 50 °F | 14 mph W | — | 3:39 am · 3:53 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 46 °F | 7 mph E | — | 4:19 am · 4:34 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 39 / 47 °F | 10 mph ESE | — | 4:57 am · 5:16 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 47 / 50 °F | 12 mph E | — | 5:36 am · 6:01 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 52° / 55° 3.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 50° / 54° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 51° / 52° 2.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 40° / 52° 3.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 34° / 48° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 44° / 53° 2.2 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 40° / 50° 2.2 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- 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 (+6.2 °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 4:39 am (local time).
The sun in Lønstrup
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:59 am
- Full dark 6:09 pm
- Civil dawn 6:45 am
- Civil dusk 5:23 pm
- Solar noon 12:05 pm (19° high)
- Daylight 9 h 16 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:43 pm
- Full dark 6:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,208 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lønstrup
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
- 2:17–4:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:20–1:20 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:12–6:12 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 Lønstrup
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,000 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.55 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 10 ft.
From the shoreline (0.25 mi from Lønstrup) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,000 ft
- 33 ft deep0.55 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 10 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- 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 0.55 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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
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Rubjerg Knude lighthouse 1.6 mi southwest
- Light
- 1 + 2 white flashes every 30 s · Fl(1+2) W 30s
- Light height
- 295 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1899
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Tides near LønstrupTides nearby
- Løkken7.5 mi
- Hirtshals10 mi
- Blokhus17 mi
- Jerup23 mi
- Ålbæk24 mi
- Elling25 mi
- Strandby26 mi
- Vodskov26 mi
- Frederikshavn28 mi
- Gjøl28 mi
Lønstrup at a glance
- Town or city of about 577 people. Coordinates: 57.470° N, 9.796° E.
- It is 29 mi north of Aalborg, the main place in North Denmark. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Aalborg.
- The nearest tide station, Hirtshals, is 11 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Skallerup Strand (2.2 mi).
Questions about LønstrupQuestions
What time is high tide today in Lønstrup?
Today in Lønstrup 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 Lønstrup?
At 4:42 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:23 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lønstrup?
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 12:20–1:20 pm, Major 2:17–4:17 pm, Minor 5:12–6:12 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Lønstrup?
Overcast, from 52 °F to 56 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (12 mph) and a 63% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lønstrup?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.4 ft waves with a period of 6.1 s from the west. The water is 53.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lønstrup?
The best time to visit Lønstrup is from July to August: highs of 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).