Kaldbak tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↓ falling · low 2:16 am (0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:20–4:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 6.9 ft · 49 °F moderate · 8.5 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 14 mph · 51 °F from the WSW, gusts 31 · overcast
- Sun 7:50 am–4:31 pm 8 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 4:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:04 pm
- Best time to dive 10:50 am–12:20 pm average day · 6/10
Today in Kaldbak 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 4:31 pm: 8 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:04 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 moderate, with 6.9 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (14 mph). Overcast, 51 °F.
Fishing in Kaldbak today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 3:21 pm
- Major period 2:26–4:26 pm
- Minor period 3:34–4:34 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:31 pm, golden hour from 3:18 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.45 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (11 mph) and 5.6 ft waves
- 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, 3:20 pm to 4:20 pm, combines the 3:21 pm low tide, a major period, moonrise and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 7:00 am to 8:50 am, with the 7:53 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic mackerel, haddock, Atlantic cod and pollock. What you can catch
Beach day in Kaldbak
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 3:21 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.04 in)
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 5.5 ft waves every 7 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.5 ft
5.5 ft waves every 7 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 11 mph
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- 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 Kaldbak
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- Kálvasandur 3.9 mi · NW
- Sandagerð 4.5 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Krabbisurðin 5.5 mi · NE
- Parking
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 Kaldbak
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Tides in Kaldbak
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 33 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 · 4:31 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 1:54 am · 2:26 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:53 am · 4:28 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 · 4:25 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 · 4:22 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 · 5:28 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:02 am · 4:19 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 5:54 am · 6:19 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:05 am · 4:16 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 · 7:07 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:08 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 7:30 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 Tórshavn station (DMI), 4.1 mi from Kaldbak. 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 Kaldbak
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.4 ft
- Significant6.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest14 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 14 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 14 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: 7.9 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 (+1.1 °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).
Diving in Kaldbak today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 3.8 ft swell at 8 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the north-northeast, 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: poor. Swell (up to 6.6 ft at 9 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 4:04 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, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 2:40 pm to 3:40 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with 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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- Stathav 3.5 mi
- Silver Belle 5.2 mi
- Kallsevni 9.7 mi
- North Atlantic Diving 1.4 mi
- SPORT 24 Outdoor 4.0 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 Kaldbak
Now in Kaldbak
- Low / high
- 51 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 62%
- Clouds
- 87%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 14 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 | Drizzle | Overcast | Light rain |
| Temperature | 51° | 51° | 53° | 54° | 54° | 54° | 54° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 15 WSW | 9 WSW | 7 WSW | 8 SW | 10 SSW | 10 SW | 12 SSW | 13 SSW |
| Gusts | 31 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| Waves | 7.1 ft | 6.2 ft | 5.6 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.9 ft | 6.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 12:00 am 51° 15 WSW 7.1 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 9 WSW 6.2 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 7 WSW 5.6 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 8 SW 5.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 54° 10 SSW 5.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 54° 10 SW 5.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 12 SSW 5.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 13 SSW 6.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 51 / 54 °F | 20 mph SW | 7.1 ft | 12:03 am · 7:53 am · 8:24 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 54 °F | 19 mph SSW | 7.9 ft | 12:58 am · 8:41 am · 9:14 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 50 °F | 15 mph SW | 6.4 ft | 9:40 am · 10:18 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 51 °F | 16 mph WSW | 5.8 ft | 10:53 am · 11:36 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 52 °F | 10 mph W | 5.5 ft | 12:11 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 49 °F | 13 mph SW | 6.2 ft | 1:29 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 51 °F | 14 mph SW | 6.8 ft | 2:03 am · 6:25 am · 2:42 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 51 °F | 12 mph SW | 5.4 ft | 3:00 am · 3:37 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 50 °F | 12 mph SSW | 5.1 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 49° / 54° 7.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 48° / 50° 6.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 47° / 51° 5.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 47° / 52° 5.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 46° / 49° 6.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 49° / 51° 6.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 48° / 51° 5.4 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, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+7.3 °F; normal high: 47 °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 Kaldbak
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:10 am
- Full dark 6:11 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 3:18 pm
- Full dark 6:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,092 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kaldbak
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
- 2:17–3:17 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 3:34–4:34 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 Kaldbak
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 3.5 mi
- Jetty 3.7 mi
- Jetty 3.8 mi
- Jetty 4.0 mi
- Jetty 4.4 mi
- Jetty 4.5 mi
- Jetty 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 3.2 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.3 mi
- Boat ramp 4.5 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.25 mi from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 2.9 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,200 ft
- 33 ft deep0.25 mi
- 66 ft deep0.25 mi
- 164 ft deep2.9 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 0.25 mi 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 0.25 mi and 66 ft at 0.25 mi from shore.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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
Lighthouse at Skansin 4.2 mi southeast
- Light
- Light that goes dark once every 5 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Oc WRG 5s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 82 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 39 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near KaldbakTides nearby
- Hvítanes2.4 mi
- Hoyvík2.4 mi
- Kolbeinagjógv3.1 mi
- Nes3.6 mi
- Toftir3.8 mi
- Tórshavn4.0 mi
- Strendur4.0 mi
- Signabøur4.0 mi
- Saltnes4.1 mi
- Kollafjørður4.4 mi
Kaldbak at a glance
- Town or city of about 258 people. Coordinates: 62.061° N, 6.828° W.
- It is 4.0 mi northwest of Tórshavn, the main place in Streymoy. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Tórshavn.
- The nearest tide station, Tórshavn, is 4.1 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Gamla Hoyvík (3.2 mi), Skeiva pakkhús (4.1 mi), Bursatangi (4.1 mi), Vestara Bryggja (4.2 mi).
Questions about KaldbakQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kaldbak?
Today in Kaldbak 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 Kaldbak?
At 4:31 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kaldbak?
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 1:54–3:54 am, Minor 2:17–3:17 pm, Major 2:26–4:26 pm, Minor 3:34–4:34 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kaldbak?
Light rain, from 51 °F to 54 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (14 mph) and a 62% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kaldbak?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.9 ft waves with a period of 8.5 s from the west-southwest. The water is 49.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kaldbak?
The best time to visit Kaldbak is from June to August: highs of 52 °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: 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).