Middelfart tides today
- Tide now 0.3 ft ↑ rising · high 1:23 am (0.4 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:20–4:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.8 ft · 54 °F smooth · 2.6 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 11 mph · 52 °F from the SW, gusts 21 · light rain
- Sun 7:18 am–4:51 pm 9 h 33 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 5:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:14 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Middelfart there are high tides at 12:35 am (0.4 ft) and 1:12 pm (0.4 ft) and low tides at 6:40 am and 6:55 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:23 am. The sun rises at 7:18 am and sets at 4:51 pm: 9 h 33 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:41 am to 2:41 am and from 1:13 pm to 3:13 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southwest (11 mph). Light rain, 52 °F.
Fishing in Middelfart today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Minor period 4:44–5:44 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:51 pm, golden hour from 3:56 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.34 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:40 pm to 5:30 pm, combines moonrise and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:10 pm to 3:10 pm, with a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, Atlantic cod, whiting and European flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European plaice and European flounder. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Middelfart, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Middelfart
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Cross-shore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 54 °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
Cross-shore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand
Middelfart has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
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 Middelfart
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- Østerstrand 4.3 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Kidholm Strand 5.3 mi · W
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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the authorities of Denmark.
Webcams near Middelfart
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Tides in Middelfart
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:35 am 0.4 ft
- ▼ Low tide 6:40 am -0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:12 pm 0.4 ft
- ▼ Low tide 6:55 pm -0.4 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 35 min to high tide at 1:23 am.
In Middelfart the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.9 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on January 28 (0.6 ft) and the lowest, on November 6 (-0.6 ft).
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 and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:18 am · 4:51 pm | High tide 12:35 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 6:40 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 1:12 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 6:55 pm · -0.4 ft | 93% | Major periods 12:41 am · 1:13 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:20 am · 4:49 pm | High tide 1:23 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 7:21 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 1:53 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 7:42 pm · -0.4 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:45 am · 2:17 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:22 am · 4:47 pm | High tide 2:15 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 8:06 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 2:40 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 8:33 pm · -0.4 ft | 76% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:24 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 3:12 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 8:56 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 3:33 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 9:31 pm · -0.4 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:52 am · 4:22 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:26 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 4:17 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 9:53 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 4:34 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 10:41 pm · -0.5 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:19 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:28 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 5:29 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 10:58 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 5:39 pm · 0.5 ft | — | 43% | Major periods 5:45 am · 6:11 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:30 am · 4:38 pm | Low tide 12:03 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 6:41 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 12:09 pm · -0.4 ft | High tide 6:44 pm · 0.5 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:35 am · 6:58 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 Middelfart Havn station (DMI), 0.2 mi from Middelfart. 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 Middelfart
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north 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 Wednesday 28: 0.9 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south (smooth).
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 52.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.3 °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 11:48 pm (local time).
Diving in Middelfart today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.6 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:29 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 5:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 10:30 am, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
In Middelfart the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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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- Snorkel trail 9.4 mi
- Birthe 1.0 mi
- Summa 3.3 mi
- Wreck 3.1 mi
- Wreck 5.7 mi
- Fredericia Vildtreservat 1.9 mi
- Den Gamle Lillebæltsbro 0.4 mi
- Dykkerklubben Aktiv 1.0 mi
- Lyngsodde Dykkerspot 1.2 mi
- Dyk Ammoniakhavnen 1.4 mi
- Marine - Arkæologisk - Gruppe 4.0 mi
- Blivdykker 7.5 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 Middelfart
Now in Middelfart
- Low / high
- 50 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.03 in · 89%
- Clouds
- 91%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 10.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- 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: +0.29 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Light showers |
| Temperature | 53° | 51° | 50° | 51° | 55° | 55° | 53° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SW | 6 SW | 5 SW | 5 SW | 8 SSW | 9 WSW | 8 SSW | 10 SSW |
| Gusts | 13 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 18 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 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 52° 11 SW 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 6 WSW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 5 W 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 4 WSW 0.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 6 W 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 6 WNW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 3 W 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 50° 5 W 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 50 / 56 °F | 11 mph SW | 0.9 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 49 / 56 °F | 11 mph W | 0.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 55 °F | 8 mph WNW | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 53 °F | 5 mph N | 0.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 51 °F | 10 mph S | 0.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 54 °F | 12 mph NNW | 0.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 37 / 50 °F | 8 mph WNW | 0.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 37 / 50 °F | 11 mph WNW | 0.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 51 °F | 10 mph NW | 0.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 50 °F | 4 mph WSW | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 49 °F | 9 mph SW | 0.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 48 °F | 8 mph SW | 1.0 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 38 / 47 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 49 °F | 11 mph SE | 2.0 ft |
- Thu 29 Light rain 49° / 56° 0.8 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 48° / 55° 0.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 49° / 53° 0.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 49° / 51° 0.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 42° / 54° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 37° / 50° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 37° / 50° 0.2 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. 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 (+4.6 °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 11:48 pm (local time).
The sun in Middelfart
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:56 am
- Full dark 6:13 pm
- Civil dawn 6:39 am
- Civil dusk 5:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:05 pm (21° high)
- Daylight 9 h 33 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:56 pm
- Full dark 6:13 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,522 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Middelfart
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:41–2:41 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:13–3:13 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:35–11:35 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:44–5:44 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 Middelfart
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Bro 10 1.7 mi
- Langebro Pier 3.8 mi
- Cirkelbroen 4.4 mi
- Jetty 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Gamle Havn 0.2 mi
- Kongebro Havn 0.9 mi
- Fiskeshoppen 0.2 mi
- Fish & Outdoor 4.3 mi
- Fuel dock 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 220 ft from shore.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep110 ft
- 33 ft deep220 ft
- 66 ft deep490 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 50 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 220 ft and 66 ft at 490 ft from shore.
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) 2.5 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. 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
Strib Odde Fyr 2.7 mi north
- Built
- 1900
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near MiddelfartTides nearby
- Snoghøj1.2 mi
- Strib2.8 mi
- Fredericia4.2 mi
- Taulov5.3 mi
- Kolding10 mi
- Brejning11 mi
- Bogense15 mi
- Vejle16 mi
- Årøsund17 mi
- Assens18 mi
Middelfart at a glance
- Town or city of about 16,277 people. Coordinates: 55.506° N, 9.731° E.
- It is 50 mi east of Esbjerg, the main place in South Denmark. The sun rises 5 min earlier and sets 5 min earlier than in Esbjerg.
- The nearest tide station, Middelfart Havn, is 0.2 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Ny Havn (0.2 mi), Gamle Havn (0.2 mi), Hansens Havn (0.5 mi), Kongebro Lystbådehavn (0.8 mi).
Questions about MiddelfartQuestions
What time is sunset today in Middelfart?
At 4:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Middelfart?
At 7:20 am. First light comes at 5:58 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 12:41–2:41 am, Minor 10:35–11:35 am, Major 1:13–3:13 pm, Minor 4:44–5:44 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Middelfart?
Light showers, from 50 °F to 56 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southwest (11 mph) and a 89% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Middelfart?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 2.6 s from the south-southwest. The water is 53.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Middelfart?
The best time to visit Middelfart 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: Middelfart 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).