Skagen tides today
- Tide now -0.3 ft ↓ falling · low 12:19 am (-0.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:40–8:00 am average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 53 °F slight · 3.9 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 52 °F from the SSW, gusts 24 · light showers
- Sun 7:21 am–4:41 pm 9 h 19 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 4:47 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:47 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:20 am–1:00 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Skagen there are high tides at 6:17 am (0.4 ft) and 6:40 pm (0.6 ft) and low tide at 11:32 am. Tide coefficient 72. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:19 am. The sun rises at 7:21 am and sets at 4:41 pm: 9 h 19 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:47 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:38 am to 2:38 am and from 1:09 pm to 3:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the south-southwest (13 mph). Light showers, 52 °F.
Fishing in Skagen today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 6:17 am, coefficient 71
- Sunrise at 7:21 am
- Rising pressure (+0.28 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 72 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 7:20 am, combines the 6:17 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 10:50 am to 11:50 am, with the 11:32 am low tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 4:20 pm to 5:20 pm, with moonrise, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, whiting, European plaice and haddock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod and whiting. What you can catch
Beach day in Skagen
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- Low tide at 11:32 am: more sand
- Feels like 49 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 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 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:32 am
Low tide at 11:32 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:17 am and 6:40 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 Skagen
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Skagen.
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Webcams near Skagen
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Tides in Skagen
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:17 am 0.4 ft · coef. 71
- ▼ Low tide 11:32 am -0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:40 pm 0.6 ft · coef. 72
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 29 min to low tide at 12:19 am.
Tide coefficient 71 for the 6:17 am high tide and 72 for the 6:40 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.1 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 (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, Wed 28 | 7:21 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 6:17 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 11:32 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 6:40 pm · 0.6 ft | — | Coef. 72 | 93% | Major periods 12:38 am · 1:09 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:24 am · 4:38 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 1:41 am · 2:13 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:26 am · 4:36 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 · 4:33 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 · 4:19 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:31 am · 4:31 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 · 5:15 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:33 am · 4:29 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 5:42 am · 6:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:35 am · 4:26 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 6:31 am · 6:55 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 Skagen Havn station (DMI), 0.5 mi from Skagen. 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 Skagen
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.5 ft with a period of 4 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 cools over the next few days: about 51.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °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 10:50 pm (local time).
Surf in Skagen today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.6 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:32 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:40 am · sunrise 7:21 am · sunset 4:41 pm · last light 5:22 pm
- Tide: high 6:17 am (0.4 ft), low 11:32 am (-0.5 ft) and high 6:40 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 53.1 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 5 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 Skagen today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:32 am): little current from 11:00 am to 11:50 am
- 1.2 ft swell at 4 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 6:17 am (6:00–6:32 am), low tide 11:32 am (11:00–11:50 am) and high tide 6:40 pm (6:25–6:55 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.33 in) 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 5:22 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 4:47 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 12:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 2:40 pm to 4:40 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Polank 3.5 mi
- Rygja 4.8 mi
- Oakland 5.5 mi
- Birthe 6.4 mi
- Oranienborg 6.6 mi
- Sydfjord 7.2 mi
- Hamm 7.7 mi
- Frigga 7.9 mi
- Gunhild 8.3 mi
- Nordlyset 8.7 mi
- Wreck 6.5 mi
- Skawdyk 0.1 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 Skagen
Now in Skagen
- Low / high
- 50 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.07 in · 55%
- Clouds
- 91%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- 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: +0.38 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Light showers |
| Temperature | 53° | 52° | 51° | 51° | 53° | 54° | 53° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 SSW | 10 SSW | 9 SSW | 11 SSW | 12 SSW | 10 SW | 11 SSW | 14 S |
| Gusts | 23 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 25 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 12:00 am 51° 10 SW 1.7 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 11 WSW 1.8 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 15 WNW 2.1 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 14 WNW 2.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 16 WNW 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 14 W 2.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 14 W 2.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 13 W 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 50 / 54 °F | 14 mph SSW | 2.4 ft | 6:17 am · 6:40 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 51 / 55 °F | 16 mph W | 2.5 ft | 7:03 am · 7:33 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 56 °F | 9 mph W | 1.9 ft | 7:55 am · 8:32 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 54 °F | 12 mph W | 0.9 ft | 8:53 am · 9:37 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 53 °F | 11 mph N | 1.6 ft | 9:56 am · 10:46 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 51 °F | 15 mph NE | 1.9 ft | 11:00 am · 11:53 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 54 °F | 11 mph WNW | 0.5 ft | 12:02 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 54 °F | 11 mph W | 1.7 ft | 12:56 am · 1:03 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 51 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.3 ft | 1:57 am · 2:02 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 48 °F | 9 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | 2:53 am · 2:59 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 50 °F | 20 mph W | 4.0 ft | 3:45 am · 3:51 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 47 / 51 °F | 24 mph W | 5.3 ft | 4:30 am · 4:39 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 45 / 47 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 5:11 am · 5:23 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 50 °F | 20 mph SE | 3.0 ft | 5:49 am · 6:05 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 51° / 55° 2.5 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 52° / 56° 1.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 52° / 54° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 50° / 53° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 49° / 51° 1.9 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 48° / 54° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 51° / 54° 1.7 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.6 °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 10:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Skagen
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:54 am
- Full dark 6:07 pm
- Civil dawn 6:40 am
- Civil dusk 5:22 pm
- Solar noon 12:01 pm (19° high)
- Daylight 9 h 19 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:41 pm
- Full dark 6:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,580 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Skagen
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:38–2:38 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:09–3:09 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:54–11:54 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:17–5:17 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 Skagen
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 0.4 mi
- Jetty 0.6 mi
- Jetty 0.8 mi
- Jetty 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Skagen Lystbådehavn 0.2 mi
- Skagen Baadelaug 0.4 mi
- Skagen Sejlklub 0.4 mi
- Skagen Havn 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 490 ft.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Skagen) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 490 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 490 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 490 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 490 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 490 ft. 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 490 ft. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
There is little open water ahead: in a cove or small bay, cells of about 380 ft cannot show the bottom well near the rocks. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 490 ft 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Skagen's White Lighthouse 1.0 mi northeast
- Light
- 3 flashes every 10 s; white or red depending on where you see it from · Fl(3) WR 10s
- Range
- 12 nautical miles (14 mi)
- Light height
- 102 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1747
Other lighthouses nearby: Højen Fyr (1.8 mi northwest), Skagen West (2.0 mi north).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near SkagenTides nearby
- Ålbæk11 mi
- Jerup14 mi
- Strandby16 mi
- Elling17 mi
- Frederikshavn19 mi
- Hirtshals25 mi
- Sæby27 mi
- Lønstrup34 mi
- Byrum36 mi
- Voerså36 mi
Skagen at a glance
- Town or city of about 7,250 people. Coordinates: 57.721° N, 10.584° E.
- It is 53 mi northeast of Aalborg, the main place in North Denmark. The sun rises at the same time and sets 5 min earlier than in Aalborg.
- The nearest tide station, Skagen Havn, is 0.5 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about SkagenQuestions
What time is high tide today in Skagen?
Today in Skagen there are high tides at 6:17 am (0.4 ft) and 6:40 pm (0.6 ft) and low tide at 11:32 am. Tide coefficient 72.
What time is sunset today in Skagen?
At 4:41 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:22 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Skagen?
At 7:24 am. First light comes at 5:56 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 12:38–2:38 am, Minor 10:54–11:54 am, Major 1:09–3:09 pm, Minor 4:17–5:17 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Skagen?
Light showers, from 50 °F to 54 °F, with a moderate breeze from the south-southwest (13 mph) and a 55% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Skagen?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 3.9 s from the southwest. The water is 53.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Skagen?
The best time to visit Skagen 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: 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).