Runavík tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↓ falling · low 2:16 am (0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:30–4:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.0 ft · 49 °F slight · 7.1 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 51 °F from the WSW, gusts 21 · overcast
- Surf today 1.0–1.4 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 7:02–11:00 am
- Sun 7:50 am–4:30 pm 8 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 4:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:01 pm
Today in Runavík there are high tides at 12:03 am (0.9 ft), 7:53 am (1.9 ft) and 8:24 pm (1.0 ft) and low tides at 2:16 am, 3:21 pm and 11:02 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:16 am. The sun rises at 7:50 am and sets at 4:30 pm: 8 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:01 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 slight, with 3.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (9 mph). Overcast, 51 °F.
Fishing in Runavík today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 3:21 pm
- Minor period 2:20–3:20 pm (moonset)
- Major period 2:26–4:26 pm
- Minor period 3:31–4:31 pm (moonrise)
- Rising pressure (+0.47 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (8 mph) and some swell (3.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 4:20 pm, combines the 3:21 pm low tide, moonset, a major period, moonrise, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 7:00 am to 8:50 am, with the 7:53 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:50 am to 3:20 am, with the 2:16 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic mackerel, haddock, Atlantic cod and pollock. What you can catch
Beach day in Runavík
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 3.2 ft waves
- Low tide at 3:21 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.2 ft
3.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. 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
Cross-shore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:16 am
Low tide at 2:16 am, 3:21 pm and 11:02 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:03 am, 7:53 am and 8:24 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 Runavík
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- Krabbisurðin 1.1 mi · N
- Parking
- Gøtusandur 5.4 mi · N
- Parking
- Kálvasandur 5.7 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
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Webcams near Runavík
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Tides in Runavík
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:03 am 0.9 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Next low tide 2:16 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:53 am 1.9 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 3:21 pm 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:24 pm 1.0 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Low tide 11:02 pm 0.6 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 34 min to low tide at 2:16 am.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 12:03 am high tide, 87 for the 7:53 am high tide and 79 for the 8:24 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.6 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 December 26 (2.2 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (0.1 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 27 (coefficient 103, 1.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 20, 0.7 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Tide 5 | Tide 6 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:50 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 12:03 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 2:16 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 7:53 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 3:21 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:24 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:02 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 91 | 85% | Major periods 1:53 am · 2:26 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:53 am · 4:27 pm | High tide 12:58 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 2:47 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 8:41 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 4:35 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:14 pm · 0.8 ft | Low tide 11:50 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 76 | 76% | Major periods 2:58 am · 3:30 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:56 am · 4:24 pm | High tide 9:40 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 6:50 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:18 pm · 0.6 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 52 | 65% | Major periods 4:01 am · 4:31 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:59 am · 4:21 pm | Low tide 12:42 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:53 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 8:36 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:36 pm · 0.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 36 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:00 am · 5:27 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:02 am · 4:18 pm | Low tide 1:39 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 12:11 pm · 1.6 ft | Low tide 9:50 pm · 0.4 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 35 | 43% | Major periods 5:53 am · 6:19 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:05 am · 4:15 pm | High tide 1:29 pm · 1.6 ft | Low tide 10:36 pm · 0.4 ft | — | — | — | — | Coef. 49 | 32% | Major periods 6:43 am · 7:06 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:07 am · 4:13 pm | High tide 2:03 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 4:12 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 6:25 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 8:53 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 2:42 pm · 1.6 ft | Low tide 11:05 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 64 | 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
Runavík has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Tórshavn (DMI), 7.1 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 Runavík
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east 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 Friday 30: 4.7 ft with a period of 6 s, from the south (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 (+1.1 °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 12:43 am (local time).
Surf in Runavík today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.4 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.6 ft swell at 7 s from the southwest, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- 1.4 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 3:21 pm)
- Light: First light 7:02 am · sunrise 7:50 am · sunset 4:30 pm · last light 5:18 pm
- Tide: high 12:03 am (0.9 ft), low 2:16 am (0.6 ft), high 7:53 am (1.9 ft), low 3:21 pm (0.3 ft), high 8:24 pm (1.0 ft) and low 11:02 pm (0.6 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 49.5 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 26 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:02 am to 11:00 am, though with small waves, a short-period swell and wind swell.
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 Runavík today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 1.5 ft swell at 7 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:03 am (11:48 pm–12:18 am), low tide 2:16 am (2:01–2:31 am), high tide 7:53 am (7:38–8:08 am), low tide 3:21 pm (3:06–3:36 pm), high tide 8:24 pm (8:09–8:39 pm) and low tide 11:02 pm (10:47–11:17 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.1 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 49.5 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:18 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 4:01 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:50 am to 12:20 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm, with slack water at low tide, 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
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- Silver Belle 1.6 mi
- Kallsevni 5.4 mi
- Stathav 5.8 mi
- Wreck 9.1 mi
- North Atlantic Diving 4.8 mi
- SPORT 24 Outdoor 7.2 mi
- Vinnukavaraskúlin 9.1 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 Runavík
Now in Runavík
- Low / high
- 51 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 62%
- Clouds
- 92%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 18 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- 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 (+0.07 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.51 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 | Light rain | Overcast | Light rain |
| Temperature | 51° | 51° | 53° | 54° | 54° | 54° | 54° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 WSW | 6 WSW | 5 SSW | 6 SSW | 9 SSW | 8 SSW | 10 SSW | 12 S |
| Gusts | 22 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 24 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.9 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.9 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 51° 10 WSW 3.1 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 6 WSW 2.7 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 5 SSW 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 6 SSW 2.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 54° 9 SSW 2.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 54° 8 SSW 3.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 10 SSW 3.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 12 S 3.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 51 / 54 °F | 18 mph SSW | 4.3 ft | 12:03 am · 7:53 am · 8:24 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 54 °F | 18 mph SSW | 4.7 ft | 12:58 am · 8:41 am · 9:14 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 50 °F | 11 mph SSW | 3.2 ft | 9:40 am · 10:18 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 50 °F | 14 mph WSW | 3.1 ft | 10:53 am · 11:36 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 52 °F | 11 mph WSW | 2.6 ft | 12:11 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 49 °F | 13 mph SW | 3.3 ft | 1:29 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 51 °F | 14 mph SW | 3.5 ft | 2:03 am · 6:25 am · 2:42 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 51 °F | 12 mph SW | 2.8 ft | 3:00 am · 3:37 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 50 °F | 12 mph SSW | 2.8 ft | 3:47 am · 4:21 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 49 °F | 12 mph WSW | 2.9 ft | 4:30 am · 5:00 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 45 °F | 11 mph SE | 2.2 ft | 5:11 am · 5:37 pm · 9:34 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 46 °F | 8 mph SSW | 2.0 ft | 5:51 am · 6:13 pm · 10:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 33 / 41 °F | 4 mph SSW | 1.5 ft | 6:31 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 42 / 49 °F | 17 mph SE | 3.7 ft | 7:10 am · 7:22 pm |
- Fri 30 Rain 48° / 54° 4.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 47° / 50° 3.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 50° 3.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 47° / 52° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 46° / 49° 3.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 49° / 51° 3.5 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 48° / 51° 2.8 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, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.2 °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 12:43 am (local time).
The sun in Runavík
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:10 am
- Full dark 6:10 pm
- Civil dawn 7:02 am
- Civil dusk 5:18 pm
- Solar noon 12:11 pm (14° high)
- Daylight 8 h 40 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:17 pm
- Full dark 6:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,099 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Runavík
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
- 2:20–3:20 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 3:31–4:31 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 Runavík
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.4 mi
- Jetty 1.1 mi
- Jetty 1.1 mi
- Jetty 1.1 mi
- Jetty 1.2 mi
- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Jetty 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.0 mi
- Bátahylur á Borðoyarvík 9.0 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 850 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 2.5 mi.
From the shoreline (1.1 mi from Runavík) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep750 ft
- 33 ft deep850 ft
- 66 ft deep1,150 ft
- 164 ft deep2.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 850 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 850 ft and 66 ft at 1,150 ft from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
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.
Tides near RunavíkTides nearby
- Saltangará0.5 mi
- Saltnes0.7 mi
- Glyvrar1.1 mi
- Rituvík1.1 mi
- Strendur1.2 mi
- Við Sjógv1.2 mi
- Toftir1.2 mi
- Lambareiði1.7 mi
- Nes1.9 mi
- Innan Glyvur1.9 mi
Runavík at a glance
- Town or city of about 591 people. Coordinates: 62.109° N, 6.721° W.
- It is 9.8 mi south of Fuglafjørður, the main place in Eysturoy. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Fuglafjørður.
- The nearest tide station, Tórshavn, is 7.1 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port of Kongshavn (0.2 mi), Við Hólkin (1.7 mi).
Questions about RunavíkQuestions
What time is high tide today in Runavík?
Today in Runavík there are high tides at 12:03 am (0.9 ft), 7:53 am (1.9 ft) and 8:24 pm (1.0 ft) and low tides at 2:16 am, 3:21 pm and 11:02 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Runavík?
At 4:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Runavík?
At 7:53 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, Minor 2:20–3:20 pm, Major 2:26–4:26 pm, Minor 3:31–4:31 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Runavík?
Light rain, from 51 °F to 54 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (9 mph) and a 62% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Runavík?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.0 ft waves with a period of 7.1 s from the southwest. The water is 49.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Runavík?
The best time to visit Runavík is from June to August: highs of 52 °F to 56 °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: Tórshavn 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).