Østerstrand today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 7:13 am (-0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:40–8:10 am average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 54 °F smooth · 2.4 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 51 °F from the WSW, gusts 13 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:20 am–4:48 pm 9 h 28 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:05 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:05 pm
- Best time to dive 11:20 am–2:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Østerstrand there are high tides at 1:04 am (0.5 ft) and 1:47 pm (0.4 ft) and low tides at 7:13 am and 7:26 pm. Tide coefficient 72. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:13 am. The sun rises at 7:20 am and sets at 4:48 pm: 9 h 28 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:05 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 smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (5 mph). Partly cloudy, 51 °F.
Beach day in Østerstrand
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- Low tide at 7:13 am: more sand
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.1 ft
0.1 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 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 7:13 am
Low tide at 7:13 am and 7:26 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:04 am and 1:47 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
About ØsterstrandThe beach
In Fredericia, 0.6 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Fredericia →
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Østerstrand
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Bøgeskov strand 4.1 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Flansbæk Strand 4.2 mi · N
- Parking
- Høll strand 4.6 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Hvidbjerg strand 5.3 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Mørkholt strand 5.8 mi · N
- 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the authorities of Denmark.
Webcams near Østerstrand
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Fishing in Østerstrand today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 7:13 am
- Sunrise at 7:20 am
- Rising pressure (+0.19 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 72 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 8:10 am, combines the 7:13 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:50 pm to 2:50 pm, with the 1:47 pm high tide, moonset and 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
Tides in Østerstrand
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:04 am 0.5 ft · coef. 72
- ▼ Next low tide 7:13 am -0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:47 pm 0.4 ft · coef. 72
- ▼ Low tide 7:26 pm -0.4 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 13 min to low tide at 7:13 am.
Tide coefficient 72 for the 1:04 am high tide and 72 for the 1:47 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 28 (0.8 ft) and the lowest, on November 5 (-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 95, 1.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 14 to 15 (coefficient 60, 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 | 7:20 am · 4:48 pm | High tide 1:04 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 7:13 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 1:47 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 7:26 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 72 | 85% | Major periods 1:44 am · 2:17 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:22 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 2:03 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 8:05 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 2:38 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 8:26 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 74 | 76% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:24 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 3:07 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 9:00 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 3:34 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 9:30 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 77 | 66% | Major periods 3:52 am · 4:22 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:26 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 4:15 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 10:00 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 4:35 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 10:43 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 81 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:19 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:28 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 5:28 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 11:05 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 5:38 pm · 0.7 ft | — | Coef. 87 | 43% | Major periods 5:45 am · 6:10 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:30 am · 4:38 pm | Low tide 12:02 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 6:39 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 12:14 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 6:41 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 92 | 33% | Major periods 6:35 am · 6:58 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:33 am · 4:36 pm | Low tide 1:17 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 7:43 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 1:20 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 7:40 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 94 | 23% | Major periods 7:21 am · 7:44 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 Fredericia station (DMI), 0.8 mi from Østerstrand. 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 Østerstrand
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Monday 2: 1.2 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north-northeast (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 52.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.5 °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 2:01 am (local time).
Diving in Østerstrand today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:47 pm): little current from 1:20 pm to 2:02 pm
- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:04 am (12:30–1:20 am), low tide 7:13 am (6:50–7:30 am), high tide 1:47 pm (1:20–2:02 pm) and low tide 7:26 pm (6:50–7:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.8 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:27 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:05 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:20 am to 2:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 6:50 am to 8:10 am, with slack water at low tide, 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
- Snorkel trail 5.1 mi
- Birthe 3.5 mi
- Summa 7.0 mi
- Gertrud 8.2 mi
- Wreck 7.5 mi
- Fredericia Vildtreservat 2.6 mi
- Marine - Arkæologisk - Gruppe 0.4 mi
- Dyk Ammoniakhavnen 3.0 mi
- Lyngsodde Dykkerspot 3.2 mi
- Dykkerklubben Aktiv 3.4 mi
- Den Gamle Lillebæltsbro 4.5 mi
- Blivdykker 5.3 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 Østerstrand
Now in Østerstrand
- Low / high
- 47 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 81%
- Clouds
- 59%
- Humidity
- 95%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 2.8 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 16
- 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: +0.27 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 | Light rain | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 52° | 50° | 48° | 48° | 55° | 56° | 51° | 49° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 SW | 5 WSW | 4 W | 3 WSW | 7 WSW | 6 W | 4 W | 3 W |
| Gusts | 20 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 6 |
| Waves | 0.6 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 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 |
- 3:00 am 50° 5 WSW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 4 W 0.2 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 3 WSW 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 7 WSW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 6 W 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 51° 4 W 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 49° 3 W 0.1 ft
- 12:00 am 48° 3 W 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 47 / 56 °F | 10 mph W | 0.6 ft | 1:04 am · 1:47 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 55 °F | 8 mph WNW | 0.1 ft | 2:03 am · 2:38 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 53 °F | 5 mph NNW | 0.1 ft | 3:07 am · 3:34 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 51 °F | 9 mph SSW | 0.1 ft | 4:15 am · 4:35 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 54 °F | 13 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | 5:28 am · 5:38 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 37 / 50 °F | 8 mph WNW | 0.5 ft | 6:39 am · 6:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 37 / 50 °F | 11 mph WNW | 0.7 ft | 7:43 am · 7:40 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 51 °F | 10 mph NW | 0.6 ft | 8:42 am · 8:35 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 50 °F | 4 mph WSW | 0.1 ft | 9:36 am · 9:27 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 49 °F | 9 mph SW | 0.9 ft | 10:27 am · 10:16 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 48 °F | 8 mph SW | 1.0 ft | 11:13 am · 11:03 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 38 / 47 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.6 ft | 11:56 am · 11:49 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 49 °F | 11 mph SE | 2.0 ft | 12:37 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 49 / 53 °F | 9 mph SE | 1.8 ft | 12:35 am · 1:16 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 47° / 55° 0.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 49° / 53° 0.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 49° / 51° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 42° / 54° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 37° / 50° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 37° / 50° 0.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 46° / 51° 0.6 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 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 (+5.5 °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 2:01 am (local time).
The sun in Østerstrand
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:58 am
- Full dark 6:10 pm
- Civil dawn 6:41 am
- Civil dusk 5:27 pm
- Solar noon 12:05 pm (21° high)
- Daylight 9 h 28 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:53 pm
- Full dark 6:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,206 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Østerstrand
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
- 11:58 am–12:58 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:35–6:35 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 Østerstrand
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Cirkelbroen 0.0 mi
- Langebro Pier 0.8 mi
- Bro 10 3.1 mi
- Nebbemølle Put&Take 5.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Fredericia Lystbådehavn 1.8 mi
- Kongebro Havn 4.4 mi
- Fish & Outdoor 0.5 mi
- Fiskeshoppen 4.4 mi
- Fuel dock 1.8 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 0.4 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.55 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 mi
- 33 ft deep0.55 mi
- 66 ft deep1.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.4 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. 33 ft deep 0.55 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.1 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 mi out. 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 1.7 mi south
- Built
- 1900
Other lighthouses nearby: Trelde Næs Lighthouse (5.4 mi northeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ØsterstrandTides nearby
- Fredericia0.6 mi
- Strib1.8 mi
- Snoghøj3.5 mi
- Middelfart4.4 mi
- Taulov6.2 mi
- Brejning7.9 mi
- Bogense12 mi
- Kolding13 mi
- Vejle13 mi
- Juelsminde14 mi
Østerstrand at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 55.566° N, 9.769° E.
- It is 52 mi east of Esbjerg, the main place in South Denmark. The sun rises 5 min earlier and sets 6 min earlier than in Esbjerg.
- In Fredericia, 0.6 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Fredericia, is 0.8 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Gammel Havn (0.1 mi), Kastelshavn (0.1 mi), Fiskerihavn (0.4 mi), Vesthavn (0.7 mi).
Questions about ØsterstrandQuestions
Where is Østerstrand?
In Fredericia, 0.6 mi from the center, South Denmark (Denmark). The shore faces southeast.
What amenities does Østerstrand have?
According to OpenStreetMap: lifeguard, restrooms, showers and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Østerstrand?
Excellent water quality in the official rating for the 2025 season (European Environment Agency, with data from the authorities of Denmark).
What time is high tide today in Østerstrand?
Today in Østerstrand there are high tides at 1:04 am (0.5 ft) and 1:47 pm (0.4 ft) and low tides at 7:13 am and 7:26 pm. Tide coefficient 72.
What time is sunset today in Østerstrand?
At 4:48 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Østerstrand?
At 7:22 am. First light comes at 6:00 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 11:58 am–12:58 pm, Major 2:17–4:17 pm, Minor 5:35–6:35 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Østerstrand?
Light rain, from 47 °F to 56 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (5 mph) and a 81% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Østerstrand?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 2.4 s from the south-southwest. The water is 53.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Østerstrand?
The best time to visit Østerstrand 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: Fredericia 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).