Præstø tides today
- Tide now -0.2 ft ↓ falling · low 2:04 am (-0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:10–4:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 52 °F calm (rippled) · 2.5 s from the west
- Wind · air 8 mph · 49 °F from the SW, gusts 14 · overcast
- Sun 7:10 am–4:41 pm 9 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:00 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:00 pm
- Best time to dive 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Præstø there is high tide at 10:53 am (0.2 ft) and low tide at 2:04 am. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:04 am. The sun rises at 7:10 am and sets at 4:41 pm: 9 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:00 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:35 am to 3:35 am and from 2:07 pm to 4:07 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southwest (8 mph). Overcast, 49 °F.
Fishing in Præstø today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:07–4:07 pm
- Sunset at 4:41 pm, golden hour from 3:46 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.16 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (0.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, combines a major period and sunset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European flounder, Atlantic cod, European plaice and whiting. October is one of the months when these are seen most: whiting. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Præstø, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Præstø
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- Feels like 50 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 52 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 52 °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
Præstø 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 Præstø
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Præstø.
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Webcams near Præstø
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Tides in Præstø
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 2:04 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:53 am 0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 32 min to low tide at 2:04 am.
In Præstø the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.4 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 December 24 (0.3 ft) and the lowest, on March 22 (-0.2 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 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:10 am · 4:41 pm | Low tide 2:04 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 10:53 am · 0.2 ft | — | 85% | Major periods 1:35 am · 2:07 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:12 am · 4:39 pm | Low tide 2:47 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 12:02 pm · 0.2 ft | — | 76% | Major periods 2:40 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:14 am · 4:36 pm | Low tide 3:43 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 1:04 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 3:43 am · 4:13 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:16 am · 4:34 pm | Low tide 4:44 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 1:55 pm · 0.1 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:09 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:18 am · 4:32 pm | Low tide 7:32 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 2:41 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 9:06 pm · -0.1 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:36 am · 6:01 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:20 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 3:26 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 10:05 pm · -0.1 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:25 am · 6:49 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:22 am · 4:28 pm | High tide 4:16 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:07 pm · -0.1 ft | — | 23% | Major periods 7:12 am · 7:34 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 Præstø Havn station (DMI), 0.1 mi from Præstø. 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 Præstø
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces east 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 Friday 30: 0.5 ft with a period of 2 s, from the northwest (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 51.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.2 °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 12:33 am (local time).
Diving in Præstø today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 2 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- 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 52.0 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:19 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:00 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Præstø 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Lilli 12 mi
- Wreck 4.8 mi
- Wreck 5.9 mi
- Wreck 8.0 mi
- Wreck 8.5 mi
- Wreck 8.8 mi
- Wreck 9.5 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Ulvshale-Nyord Vildtreservat 8.3 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 Præstø
Now in Præstø
- Low / high
- 48 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 94%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 95%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 2.1 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: +0.21 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 49° | 50° | 50° | 51° | 54° | 54° | 49° | 48° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SW | 9 SW | 6 W | 6 W | 8 WNW | 8 WNW | 4 W | 4 W |
| Gusts | 14 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Waves | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 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 |
- 12:00 am 49° 7 SW 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 50° 9 SW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 6 W 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 6 W 0.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 54° 8 WNW 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 54° 8 WNW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 49° 4 W 0.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 48° 4 W 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 48 / 54 °F | 9 mph W | 0.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 53 °F | 8 mph WNW | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 53 °F | 5 mph N | 0.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 50 °F | 5 mph S | 0.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 48 °F | 12 mph S | 0.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 50 °F | 10 mph NNW | 0.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 41 / 50 °F | 9 mph WNW | 0.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 50 °F | 9 mph NW | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 39 / 50 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 39 / 49 °F | 7 mph WSW | 0.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 44 °F | 8 mph WSW | 0.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 47 °F | 7 mph SSW | 0.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 45 / 47 °F | 11 mph SE | 1.4 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 47 / 53 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.4 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 48° / 53° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 48° / 53° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 46° / 50° 0.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 46° / 48° 0.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 38° / 50° 0.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 41° / 50° 0.4 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 46° / 50° 0.9 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 (+3.9 °F; normal high: 50 °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 12:33 am (local time).
The sun in Præstø
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:49 am
- Full dark 6:02 pm
- Civil dawn 6:31 am
- Civil dusk 5:19 pm
- Solar noon 11:56 am (21° high)
- Daylight 9 h 31 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:46 pm
- Full dark 6:02 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,359 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Præstø
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:35–3:35 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:07–4:07 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:44 am–12:44 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:30–6:30 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 Præstø
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 5.4 mi
- Boat ramp 7.3 mi
- Boat ramp 8.3 mi
- Marina 0.1 mi
- Sandvig Fiskerihavn 5.4 mi
- Kindvig Lystbådehavn 6.0 mi
- Marina 7.3 mi
- Nyord Havn 8.3 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.25 mi from Præstø) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 mi. 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 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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.
Tides near PræstøTides nearby
- Faxe Ladeplads8.3 mi
- Nyråd8.8 mi
- Langebæk9.0 mi
- Vordingborg9.6 mi
- Stege13 mi
- Næstved13 mi
- Orehoved14 mi
- Store Damme15 mi
- Rødvig16 mi
- Stubbekøbing16 mi
Præstø at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,028 people. Coordinates: 55.124° N, 12.045° E.
- It is 54 mi southeast of Kalundborg, the main place in Zealand. The sun rises 5 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Kalundborg.
- The nearest tide station, Præstø Havn, is 0.1 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about PræstøQuestions
What time is sunset today in Præstø?
At 4:41 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:19 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Præstø?
At 7:12 am. First light comes at 5:50 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 1:35–3:35 am, Minor 11:44 am–12:44 pm, Major 2:07–4:07 pm, Minor 5:30–6:30 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Præstø?
Light rain, from 48 °F to 54 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southwest (8 mph) and a 94% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Præstø?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 2.5 s from the west. The water is 52.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Præstø?
The best time to visit Præstø 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: Præstø 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).