Skálabotnur tides today
- Tide now 1.9 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 3.5 ft · 49 °F slight · 7.8 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 53 °F from the SSW, gusts 21 · overcast
- Sun 7:51 am–4:30 pm 8 h 39 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 3:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 3:55 pm
- Best time to dive 10:00 am–12:10 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Skálabotnur 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 4:30 pm: 8 h 39 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 3:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:54 am to 3:54 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 3.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (5 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.
Fishing in Skálabotnur today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 5:49 pm
- Major period 2:26–4:26 pm
- Minor period 2:27–3:27 pm (moonset)
- Minor period 3:25–4:25 pm (moonrise)
- Rising pressure (+0.46 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (9 mph) and some swell (4.0 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 and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 4:30 am to 6:30 am, with the 5:27 am low tide 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 Skálabotnur
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (10 mph)
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- 68% chance of rain
- Swim with care: 3.9 ft waves every 6 s
- Water at 49 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.9 ft
3.9 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 49 °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 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 Skálabotnur
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- Gøtusandur 3.1 mi · E
- Parking
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Tides in Skálabotnur
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 29 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 · 4:30 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 1:54 am · 2:26 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:54 am · 4:27 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 2:59 am · 3:30 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:57 am · 4:24 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 · 4:21 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 · 5:28 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:03 am · 4:18 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 · 4:15 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 | 8:08 am · 4:13 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 7:30 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
Tides from the Fuglafjørður station (DMI), 3.9 mi from Skálabotnur. 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 Skálabotnur
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.7 ft
- Significant3.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 5.8 ft with a period of 8 s, from the south-southwest (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 (+1.2 °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 6:40 am (local time).
Diving in Skálabotnur today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (11:09 am): little current from 10:40 am to 11:30 am
- 2.4 ft swell at 8 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (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 5.1 ft at 11 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 49.3 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:18 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 3:55 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 12:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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 5.6 mi
- Kallsevni 11 mi
- Stathav 12 mi
- Wreck 9.7 mi
- Vinnukavaraskúlin 8.7 mi
- North Atlantic Diving 10 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 Skálabotnur
Now in Skálabotnur
- Low / high
- 51 / 55 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 68%
- Clouds
- 95%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 15 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 (+0.06 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light rain |
| Temperature | 51° | 51° | 53° | 54° | 55° | 55° | 54° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 WSW | 6 WSW | 5 SSW | 7 SSW | 10 SSW | 8 SSW | 11 SSW | 13 S |
| Gusts | 34 | 27 | 20 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 35 |
| Waves | 4.3 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 53° 5 SSW 3.5 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 7 SSW 3.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 10 SSW 3.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 8 SSW 3.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 11 SSW 4.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 13 S 4.8 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 17 S 5.2 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 14 S 5.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 51 / 55 °F | 22 mph SSW | 5.1 ft | 11:09 am · 11:48 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 55 °F | 21 mph SSW | 5.8 ft | 11:52 am | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 49 °F | 13 mph SW | 4.3 ft | 12:45 am · 12:44 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 51 °F | 12 mph WSW | 3.7 ft | 1:55 am · 1:52 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 53 °F | 9 mph WSW | 3.3 ft | 3:24 am · 3:20 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 47 / 50 °F | 14 mph SSW | 4.0 ft | 4:53 am · 4:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 51 °F | 14 mph SW | 4.3 ft | 6:04 am · 5:49 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 51 °F | 12 mph SW | 3.4 ft | 6:57 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 50 °F | 12 mph SSW | 3.3 ft | 7:39 am · 7:39 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 49 °F | 12 mph WSW | 2.9 ft | 8:16 am · 8:23 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 45 °F | 11 mph SE | 2.2 ft | 8:50 am · 9:04 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 46 °F | 8 mph SSW | 2.0 ft | 9:22 am · 9:41 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 33 / 41 °F | 4 mph SSW | 1.5 ft | 9:54 am · 10:17 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 42 / 49 °F | 17 mph SE | 3.7 ft | 10:24 am · 10:52 pm |
- Fri 30 Rain 48° / 55° 5.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 47° / 49° 4.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 46° / 51° 3.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 49° / 53° 3.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 47° / 50° 4.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 49° / 51° 4.3 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 48° / 51° 3.4 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 (+9.8 °F; normal high: 45 °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 6:40 am (local time).
The sun in Skálabotnur
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:10 am
- Full dark 6:11 pm
- Civil dawn 7:03 am
- Civil dusk 5:18 pm
- Solar noon 12:11 pm (14° high)
- Daylight 8 h 39 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:17 pm
- Full dark 6:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,090 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Skálabotnur
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:54–3:54 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:26–4:26 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 2:27–3:27 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 3:25–4:25 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 Skálabotnur
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 3.2 mi
- Jetty 3.4 mi
- Jetty 3.6 mi
- Jetty 3.9 mi
- Jetty 4.7 mi
- Jetty 4.9 mi
- Jetty 5.5 mi
- Jetty 5.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 5.5 mi
- Boat ramp 6.0 mi
- Bátahylur á Borðoyarvík 9.1 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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Tides near SkálabotnurTides nearby
- Gøtueiði2.7 mi
- Selatrað2.8 mi
- Skipanes3.1 mi
- Syðrugøta3.2 mi
- Gøtugjógv3.4 mi
- Norðragøta3.4 mi
- Skála3.5 mi
- Fuglafjørður3.6 mi
- Søldarfjørður3.7 mi
- Funningsfjørður3.8 mi
Skálabotnur at a glance
- Town or city of about 133 people. Coordinates: 62.195° N, 6.848° W.
- It is 3.6 mi south of Fuglafjørður, the main place in Eysturoy. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Fuglafjørður.
- The nearest tide station, Fuglafjørður, is 3.9 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Gøtusandur (3.1 mi).
Questions about SkálabotnurQuestions
What time is high tide today in Skálabotnur?
Today in Skálabotnur 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 Skálabotnur?
At 4:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Skálabotnur?
At 7:54 am. First light comes at 6:13 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 1:54–3:54 am, Major 2:26–4:26 pm, Minor 2:27–3:27 pm, Minor 3:25–4:25 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Skálabotnur?
Light rain, from 51 °F to 55 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (5 mph) and a 68% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Skálabotnur?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.5 ft waves with a period of 7.8 s from the southwest. The water is 49.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Skálabotnur?
The best time to visit Skálabotnur is from June to August: highs of 51 °F to 54 °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).