Esbjerg tides today
- Tide now 2.0 ft ↓ falling · low 10:07 pm (1.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:50–5:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.3 ft · 53 °F moderate · 5.6 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 54 °F from the WNW, gusts 18 · light rain
- Sun 7:23 am–4:56 pm 9 h 33 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 5:19 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:19 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:10–11:00 am good day · 8/10
Today in Esbjerg there are high tides at 3:49 am (7.1 ft) and 4:11 pm (7.4 ft) and low tides at 9:43 am and 10:07 pm. Tide coefficient 78. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:07 pm. The sun rises at 7:23 am and sets at 4:56 pm: 9 h 33 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:19 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:47 am to 2:47 am and from 1:18 pm to 3:18 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (9 mph). Light rain, 54 °F.
Fishing in Esbjerg today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 4:11 pm, coefficient 77
- Minor period 4:49–5:49 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:56 pm, golden hour from 4:01 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.37 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (4.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 78 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 5:10 pm, combines the 4:11 pm high tide, moonrise, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 8:40 am to 10:40 am, with the 9:43 am low tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, whiting, European flounder and Atlantic cod. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European plaice. What you can catch
Beach day in Esbjerg
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Low tide at 9:43 am: more sand
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 4.2 ft waves every 6 s
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.2 ft
4.2 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 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:07 pm
Low tide at 9:43 am and 10:07 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:49 am and 4:11 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 Esbjerg
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- Dokken City Beach 0.7 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Skrånbjerg 2.3 mi · S
- Sædding Strand 2.8 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Good 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 Esbjerg
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:49 am 7.1 ft · coef. 78
- ▼ Low tide 9:43 am 1.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:11 pm 7.4 ft · coef. 77
- ▼ Next low tide 10:07 pm 1.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 17 min to low tide at 10:07 pm.
Tide coefficient 78 for the 3:49 am high tide and 77 for the 4:11 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.7 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 December 30 (7.8 ft) and the lowest, on April 17 (0.4 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 10 to 11 (coefficient 84, 6.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 21 (coefficient 47, 3.7 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 | 7:23 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 3:49 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 9:43 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 4:11 pm · 7.4 ft | Low tide 10:07 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 78 | 93% | Major periods 12:47 am · 1:18 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:25 am · 4:54 pm | High tide 4:25 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 10:27 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 4:53 pm · 7.2 ft | Low tide 10:48 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 75 | 85% | Major periods 1:50 am · 2:22 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 4:52 pm | High tide 5:00 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 11:12 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 5:35 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 11:31 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 73 | 76% | Major periods 2:55 am · 3:27 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 4:50 pm | High tide 5:39 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 12:00 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 6:21 pm · 6.6 ft | — | Coef. 69 | 66% | Major periods 3:58 am · 4:28 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:31 am · 4:47 pm | Low tide 12:16 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 6:25 am · 7.0 ft | Low tide 12:53 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 7:19 pm · 6.2 ft | Coef. 65 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:57 am · 5:24 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:33 am · 4:45 pm | Low tide 1:07 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 7:24 am · 7.0 ft | Low tide 1:54 pm · 2.0 ft | High tide 8:49 pm · 6.0 ft | Coef. 60 | 43% | Major periods 5:51 am · 6:16 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:35 am · 4:43 pm | Low tide 2:08 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 8:43 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 3:07 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 10:23 pm · 6.1 ft | Coef. 57 | 33% | Major periods 6:40 am · 7:04 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 Esbjerg station (TICON-4), 0.8 mi from Esbjerg. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. 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 Esbjerg
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.1 ft
- Significant4.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 Wednesday 28: 4.4 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west-southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.4 °F more yesterday 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.9 °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 9:51 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Danish Coastal Authority, Ministry of Transport and Energy, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Esbjerg today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (9:43 am): little current from 9:28 am to 9:58 am
- 3.1 ft swell at 5 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:49 am (3:10–4:20 am), low tide 9:43 am (9:28–9:58 am), high tide 4:11 pm (3:40–4:40 pm) and low tide 10:07 pm (9:52–10:22 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.1 ft at 5 s) and rain (0.24 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 52.9 °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 5:35 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 5:19 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 10:20 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with waves.
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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- Weser 6.4 mi
- Poseidon 7.2 mi
- Gerd 7.5 mi
- Myko 9.6 mi
- Sportsdykkerklubben Ægir 1.8 mi
- Dykkerklubben Nemo 1.8 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 Esbjerg
Now in Esbjerg
- Low / high
- 51 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.15 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 92%
- Humidity
- 89%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 13 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: +0.35 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Light rain |
| Temperature | 53° | 52° | 51° | 53° | 56° | 55° | 54° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 WSW | 5 WSW | 5 W | 6 SW | 9 WSW | 10 SW | 10 SW | 9 SSW |
| Gusts | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Waves | 4.1 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.2 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.09 in |
- 9:00 pm 53° 9 SSW 4.3 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 5 W 4.1 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 5 W 3.7 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 5 WNW 3.3 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 3 WNW 3.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 5 W 2.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 4 W 2.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 51° 3 WSW 2.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 51 / 56 °F | 11 mph WSW | 4.4 ft | 3:49 am · 4:11 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 50 / 56 °F | 6 mph W | 4.1 ft | 4:25 am · 4:53 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 55 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.9 ft | 5:00 am · 5:35 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 55 °F | 5 mph WNW | 1.1 ft | 5:39 am · 6:21 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 54 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.7 ft | 6:25 am · 7:19 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 52 °F | 12 mph N | 2.6 ft | 7:24 am · 8:49 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 39 / 50 °F | 5 mph SSE | 1.7 ft | 8:43 am · 10:23 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 40 / 54 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.6 ft | 10:18 am · 11:30 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 53 °F | 12 mph NW | 2.0 ft | 11:34 am | |
| Fri 6 | 39 / 48 °F | 4 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 12:26 am · 12:34 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 48 / 51 °F | 9 mph SW | 1.2 ft | 1:14 am · 1:25 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 44 / 51 °F | 10 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | 1:55 am · 2:09 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 38 / 46 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.8 ft | 2:31 am · 2:47 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 49 °F | 11 mph SE | 2.0 ft | 3:03 am · 3:21 pm |
- Thu 29 Fog 50° / 56° 4.1 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 49° / 55° 1.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 49° / 55° 1.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 50° / 54° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 42° / 52° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 39° / 50° 1.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 40° / 54° 1.6 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 agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.9 °F; normal high: 52 °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 9:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Esbjerg
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:01 am
- Full dark 6:18 pm
- Civil dawn 6:44 am
- Civil dusk 5:35 pm
- Solar noon 12:10 pm (21° high)
- Daylight 9 h 33 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:01 pm
- Full dark 6:18 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,436 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Esbjerg
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:47–2:47 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:18–3:18 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:40–11:40 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:49–5:49 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 Esbjerg
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Nordlig bro 2.5 mi
- Sydlige bro 2.6 mi
- Jolle bro 2.6 mi
- Fanø Fiskesø 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 5.6 mi
- Esbjerg Havn 1.1 mi
- Esbjerg Strand Lystbådehavn 1.8 mi
- Dokhavn 0.6 mi
- Østerhavn 0.7 mi
- Esbjerg Fiskernes Indkøb 1.1 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.25 mi from shore.
From the shoreline (0.85 mi from Esbjerg) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep270 ft
- 33 ft deep0.25 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 22 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- 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 0.25 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 2.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2.1 mi out. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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
Sædding Strand Lighthouse 2.7 mi northwest
- Tower height
- 46 ft
- Built
- 1873
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near EsbjergTides nearby
All places in South Denmark, A to Z (250) →Esbjerg at a glance
- Town or city of about 71,698 people. Coordinates: 55.470° N, 8.452° E.
- The nearest tide station, Esbjerg, is 0.8 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Esbjerg Ferry Terminal (0.9 mi), Rindby Strand (4.8 mi).
Questions about EsbjergQuestions
What time is high tide today in Esbjerg?
Today in Esbjerg there are high tides at 3:49 am (7.1 ft) and 4:11 pm (7.4 ft) and low tides at 9:43 am and 10:07 pm. Tide coefficient 78.
What time is sunset today in Esbjerg?
At 4:56 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Esbjerg?
At 7:25 am. First light comes at 6:03 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 12:47–2:47 am, Minor 10:40–11:40 am, Major 1:18–3:18 pm, Minor 4:49–5:49 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Esbjerg?
Light rain, from 51 °F to 56 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (9 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Esbjerg?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.3 ft waves with a period of 5.6 s from the west-southwest. The water is 53.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Esbjerg?
The best time to visit Esbjerg 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: Esbjerg station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), 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).