Mikladalur tides today
- Tide now 2.0 ft ↑ rising · high 11:09 am (5.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:20–5:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.5 ft · 50 °F moderate · 9.2 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 53 °F from the S, gusts 18 · overcast
- Surf today 2.9–4.4 ft Good day · 7/10 · 1:00–5:00 pm
- Sun 7:51 am–4:29 pm 8 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 3:38 pm waning gibbous · rises at 3:38 pm
Today in Mikladalur there are high tides at 11:09 am (5.7 ft) and 11:48 pm (5.5 ft) and low tides at 5:27 am and 5:49 pm. Tide coefficient 94. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:09 am. The sun rises at 7:51 am and sets at 4:29 pm: 8 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 3:38 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:53 am to 3:53 am and from 2:26 pm to 4:26 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 5.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (5 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.
Fishing in Mikladalur today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 5:49 pm
- Major period 2:26–4:26 pm
- Minor period 2:43–3:43 pm (moonset)
- Minor period 3:08–4:08 pm (moonrise)
- Rising pressure (+0.45 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (4.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 94 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:20 pm to 5:20 pm, combines the 5:49 pm low tide, a major period, moonset, moonrise, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 10:10 am to 12:10 pm, with the 11:09 am high tide, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic mackerel, haddock, Atlantic cod and pollock. What you can catch
Beach day in Mikladalur
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (98% cloud cover)
- Feels like 53 °F: chilly for the beach
- 68% chance of rain
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Dangerous for swimming: 5.1 ft waves every 9 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 50 °F (very cold)
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 5.1 ft
5.1 ft waves every 9 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 50 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 5:49 pm
Low tide at 5:27 am and 5:49 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:09 am and 11:48 pm. Coefficient 94 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Mikladalur
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Mikladalur.
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Tides in Mikladalur
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:27 am 1.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:09 am 5.7 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Low tide 5:49 pm 1.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:48 pm 5.5 ft · coef. 88
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 20 min to high tide at 11:09 am.
Tide coefficient 94 for the 11:09 am high tide and 88 for the 11:48 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large 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 February 4 (6.5 ft) and the lowest, on December 26 (0.3 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 26 to 28 (coefficient 101, 5.0 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 27, 1.9 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 | 7:51 am · 4:29 pm | Low tide 5:27 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 11:09 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 5:49 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 11:48 pm · 5.5 ft | Coef. 94 | 85% | Major periods 1:53 am · 2:26 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:54 am · 4:26 pm | Low tide 6:12 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 11:52 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 6:45 pm · 1.2 ft | — | Coef. 83 | 76% | Major periods 2:58 am · 3:30 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:57 am · 4:23 pm | High tide 12:45 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 7:01 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 12:44 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 7:50 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 76 | 65% | Major periods 4:01 am · 4:31 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:00 am · 4:20 pm | High tide 1:55 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 8:00 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 1:52 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 9:06 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 63 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:00 am · 5:27 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:03 am · 4:17 pm | High tide 3:24 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 9:10 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 3:20 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 10:25 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 54 | 43% | Major periods 5:54 am · 6:19 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:06 am · 4:14 pm | High tide 4:53 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 10:27 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 4:41 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 11:40 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 54 | 32% | Major periods 6:43 am · 7:07 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:09 am · 4:11 pm | High tide 6:04 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 11:42 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 5:49 pm · 5.4 ft | — | Coef. 62 | 23% | Major periods 7:29 am · 7:52 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
Mikladalur has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Fuglafjørður (DMI), 6.1 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
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 Mikladalur
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.8 ft
- Significant5.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces north 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 7.5 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west-northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 (+1.7 °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 6:49 am (local time).
Surf in Mikladalur today
Surf today
Good- 2.9–4.4 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.7 ft swell at 8 s from the north-northwest, a bit short
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 5:49 pm)
- Light: First light 7:03 am · sunrise 7:51 am · sunset 4:29 pm · last light 5:17 pm
- Tide: low 5:27 am (1.4 ft), high 11:09 am (5.7 ft), low 5:49 pm (1.1 ft) and high 11:48 pm (5.5 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 50.2 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 169 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind.
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 Mikladalur today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 3.9 ft swell at 8 s from the north-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 1.1 mph current toward the east-northeast (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:27 am (5:00–5:42 am), high tide 11:09 am (10:40–11:30 am), low tide 5:49 pm (5:30–6:10 pm) and high tide 11:48 pm (11:20 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 6.8 ft at 10 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 50.2 °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 5:17 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 3:38 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 10:30 am, combines light wind and the sun high, though with some swell and current. Also worth a look from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current and some swell.
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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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 Mikladalur
Now in Mikladalur
- Low / high
- 52 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 68%
- Clouds
- 96%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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 (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.46 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 52° | 53° | 53° | 55° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 WSW | 4 SW | 5 S | 8 S | 10 S | 9 S | 12 S | 16 S |
| Gusts | 36 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 32 | 31 | 37 | 44 |
| Waves | 7.5 ft | 6.4 ft | 5.6 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.6 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 |
- 6:00 am 53° 5 S 5.6 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 8 S 5.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 10 S 5.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 9 S 4.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 12 S 4.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 16 S 4.6 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 20 S 4.7 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 17 S 4.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 52 / 56 °F | 22 mph S | 7.5 ft | 11:09 am · 11:48 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 50 / 56 °F | 26 mph S | 4.7 ft | 11:52 am | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 51 °F | 10 mph SSW | 4.3 ft | 12:45 am · 12:44 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 52 °F | 10 mph SW | 4.6 ft | 1:55 am · 1:52 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 54 °F | 10 mph W | 4.9 ft | 3:24 am · 3:20 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 47 / 51 °F | 14 mph SSW | 4.2 ft | 4:53 am · 4:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 51 °F | 14 mph SW | 5.1 ft | 6:04 am · 5:49 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 51 °F | 12 mph SW | 3.8 ft | 6:57 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 50 °F | 12 mph SSW | 3.5 ft | 7:39 am · 7:39 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 49 °F | 12 mph WSW | 6.8 ft | 8:16 am · 8:23 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 45 °F | 11 mph SE | 6.7 ft | 8:50 am · 9:04 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 46 °F | 8 mph SSW | 6.7 ft | 9:22 am · 9:41 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 33 / 41 °F | 4 mph SSW | 6.6 ft | 9:54 am · 10:17 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 42 / 49 °F | 17 mph SE | 5.2 ft | 10:24 am · 10:52 pm |
- Fri 30 Light showers 50° / 56° 4.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 49° / 51° 4.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 48° / 52° 4.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 51° / 54° 4.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 47° / 51° 4.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 49° / 51° 5.1 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 48° / 51° 3.8 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 Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+8.5 °F; normal high: 48 °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 6:49 am (local time).
The sun in Mikladalur
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:10 am
- Full dark 6:10 pm
- Civil dawn 7:03 am
- Civil dusk 5:17 pm
- Solar noon 12:11 pm (14° high)
- Daylight 8 h 38 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:15 pm
- Full dark 6:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,096 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Mikladalur
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:53–3:53 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:26–4:26 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 2:43–3:43 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 3:08–4:08 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 · 8:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Mikladalur
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 5.0 mi
- Jetty 6.6 mi
- Jetty 6.7 mi
- Jetty 6.8 mi
- Jetty 7.0 mi
- Jetty 7.9 mi
- Jetty 8.2 mi
- Jetty 8.4 mi
- Jetty 8.7 mi
- Boat ramp 5.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.9 mi
- Boat ramp 7.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.55 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 2.1 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.55 mi
- 66 ft deep1 mi
- 164 ft deep2.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 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 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves). The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Kallur Lighthouse 3.0 mi northwest
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near MikladalurTides nearby
- Trøllanes2.0 mi
- Kunoy4.1 mi
- Oyndarfjørður4.7 mi
- Húsar5.4 mi
- Gjógv5.7 mi
- Elduvík5.9 mi
- Fuglafjørður6.4 mi
- Haraldssund6.6 mi
- Syðradalur6.9 mi
- Funningur7.4 mi
Mikladalur at a glance
- Town or city of about 27 people. Coordinates: 62.333° N, 6.760° W.
- It is 6.4 mi north of Fuglafjørður, the main place in Eysturoy. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Fuglafjørður.
- The nearest tide station, Fuglafjørður, is 6.1 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about MikladalurQuestions
What time is high tide today in Mikladalur?
Today in Mikladalur there are high tides at 11:09 am (5.7 ft) and 11:48 pm (5.5 ft) and low tides at 5:27 am and 5:49 pm. Tide coefficient 94.
What time is sunset today in Mikladalur?
At 4:29 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:17 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Mikladalur?
At 7:54 am. First light comes at 6:12 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:53–3:53 am, Major 2:26–4:26 pm, Minor 2:43–3:43 pm, Minor 3:08–4:08 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Mikladalur?
Overcast, from 52 °F to 56 °F, with a light breeze from the south (5 mph) and a 68% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Mikladalur?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.5 ft waves with a period of 9.2 s from the northwest. The water is 50.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Mikladalur?
The best time to visit Mikladalur is from June to August: highs of 51 °F to 55 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 5 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: Fuglafjørður 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).