Saksun tides today
- Tide now 5.7 ft ↓ falling · low 4:28 am (1.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:00–5:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 12 ft · 50 °F rough · 9.6 s from the west
- Wind · air 12 mph · 51 °F from the WSW, gusts 32 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 4.5–7.0 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 7:04–11:00 am
- Sun 7:50 am–4:34 pm 8 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 3:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 3:41 pm
Today in Saksun there are high tides at 9:41 am (6.6 ft) and 10:03 pm (6.5 ft) and low tides at 3:47 am and 4:07 pm. Tide coefficient 97. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:28 am. The sun rises at 7:50 am and sets at 4:34 pm: 8 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 3:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:52 am to 2:52 am and from 1:23 pm to 3:23 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is rough, with 12 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (12 mph). Overcast, 51 °F.
Fishing in Saksun today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 4:07 pm
- Major period 1:23–3:23 pm
- Minor period 3:11–4:11 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:34 pm, golden hour from 3:22 pm
- Rising pressure (+1.08 inHg in 24 h), strong onshore wind (29 mph) and very rough sea: 16 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 97 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Bad weather during the best window: strong wind or big waves. If you go out, be very careful and stay off rocks and jetties.
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:10 pm to 5:10 pm, combines the 4:07 pm low tide, a major period, moonrise and sunset, though with rising pressure, strong wind and very rough seas. Also worth a try from 8:40 am to 10:40 am, with the 9:41 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure, strong wind and storm seas.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic mackerel, haddock, Atlantic cod and pollock. What you can catch
Beach day in Saksun
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 4:07 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (82% cloud cover)
- Feels like 34 °F: chilly for the beach
- Very strong onshore wind (32 mph): blowing sand
- Dangerous for swimming: 19 ft waves every 11 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 · 19 ft
19 ft waves every 11 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 32 mph
Very strong onshore wind (32 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 3:47 am
Low tide at 3:47 am and 4:07 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:41 am and 10:03 pm. Coefficient 97 (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 Saksun
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- Niðri á Sand 3.0 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Trogarásandur 3.9 mi · E
- Skorpusoyri 4.0 mi · E
- Breiðasandur 4.3 mi · NE
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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Tides in Saksun
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:47 am 1.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:41 am 6.6 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 4:07 pm 1.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:03 pm 6.5 ft · coef. 94
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 34 min to low tide at 4:28 am.
Tide coefficient 97 for the 9:41 am high tide and 94 for the 10:03 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 5.6 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 (7.3 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (0.4 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 98, 5.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 29, 2.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:50 am · 4:34 pm | Low tide 3:47 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 9:41 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 4:07 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 10:03 pm · 6.5 ft | Coef. 97 | 92% | Major periods 12:52 am · 1:23 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:53 am · 4:31 pm | Low tide 4:28 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 10:22 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 4:55 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 10:53 pm · 6.2 ft | Coef. 90 | 85% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:28 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:56 am · 4:28 pm | Low tide 5:12 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 11:07 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 5:51 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 11:50 pm · 5.7 ft | Coef. 80 | 76% | Major periods 3:00 am · 3:32 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:58 am · 4:25 pm | Low tide 6:02 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 11:59 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 6:56 pm · 1.7 ft | — | Coef. 68 | 65% | Major periods 4:03 am · 4:33 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:01 am · 4:22 pm | High tide 12:59 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 7:01 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 1:03 pm · 6.1 ft | Low tide 8:12 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:29 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:04 am · 4:19 pm | High tide 2:30 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 8:14 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 2:25 pm · 5.9 ft | Low tide 9:33 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 53 | 43% | Major periods 5:55 am · 6:21 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:07 am · 4:16 pm | High tide 4:06 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 9:36 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 3:52 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 10:48 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 54 | 32% | Major periods 6:45 am · 7:08 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 Eiði station (DMI), 4.6 mi from Saksun. 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 Saksun
Sea stateSea state: rough
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common5.8 ft
- Significant12 ft
- Highest expectedHighest23 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 23 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 23 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 19 ft with a period of 11 s, from the west-southwest (very rough).
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 11:54 pm (local time).
Surf in Saksun today
Surf today
Poor- 11–17 ft surf at the shore, big
- Very big surf (17 ft): experts only; beach breaks tend to close out
- 9.3 ft swell at 11 s from the west, a bit short
- 14 ft wind swell at 8 s: messy waves
- Very strong onshore wind (32 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 9:41 am)
Very big surf: dangerous. Only for experts who know the spot; beach breaks tend to close out.
- Light: First light 7:02 am · sunrise 7:50 am · sunset 4:34 pm · last light 5:22 pm
- Tide: low 3:47 am (1.0 ft), high 9:41 am (6.6 ft), low 4:07 pm (1.2 ft) and high 10:03 pm (6.5 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 50.0 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 4,551 kJ · Very high power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:02 am to 11:00 am, though with very big surf, wind swell and onshore 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 Saksun today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (9:41 am): little current from 9:20 am to 10:10 am
- Some tidal current
- 10 ft swell at 11 s from the west: heavy surge on the bottom
- Very strong onshore wind (32 mph)
- 1.9 mph current toward the east-northeast, strong (model)
- Daylight
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- Slack water today: low tide 3:47 am (3:30–4:02 am), high tide 9:41 am (9:20–10:10 am), low tide 4:07 pm (3:50–4:22 pm) and high tide 10:03 pm (9:40–10:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 10 ft at 11 s), rain (1.26 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 50.0 °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 5:22 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 3:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, lines up with slack water at high tide, though with tidal current, a big swell, very strong wind and 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Saksun.
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Weather in Saksun
Now in Saksun
- Low / high
- 47 / 50 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 87%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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 (+0.08 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.54 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 | Light rain | Light rain | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 47° | 47° | 47° | 47° | 48° | 48° | 49° | 49° |
| Wind (mph) | 38 WSW | 39 WSW | 33 WSW | 32 WSW | 31 WSW | 30 WSW | 25 WSW | 20 WSW |
| Gusts | 72 | 74 | 71 | 66 | 63 | 60 | 55 | 44 |
| Waves | 17 ft | 18 ft | 18 ft | 19 ft | 18 ft | 17 ft | 15 ft | 14 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 51° 11 WSW 12 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 7 SW 9.8 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 7 SSW 8.4 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 8 S 7.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 10 SSW 7.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 10 S 7.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 11 S 7.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 13 S 7.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 47 / 50 °F | 40 mph WSW | 19 ft | 9:41 am · 10:03 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 51 / 55 °F | 25 mph SSW | 12 ft | 10:22 am · 10:53 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 54 °F | 25 mph S | 8.2 ft | 11:07 am · 11:50 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 49 °F | 14 mph SSW | 8.0 ft | 11:59 am | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 51 °F | 12 mph WSW | 8.3 ft | 12:59 am · 1:03 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 51 °F | 9 mph WSW | 7.6 ft | 2:30 am · 2:25 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 47 / 49 °F | 14 mph SW | 9.2 ft | 4:06 am · 3:52 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 51 °F | 14 mph SW | 9.8 ft | 5:19 am · 5:05 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 50 °F | 13 mph SW | 6.3 ft | 6:12 am · 6:02 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 50 °F | 13 mph SSW | 5.3 ft | 6:53 am · 6:51 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 49 °F | 13 mph WSW | — | 7:29 am · 7:34 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 45 °F | 9 mph SE | — | 8:01 am · 8:13 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 46 °F | 7 mph SW | — | 8:32 am · 8:49 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 41 °F | 5 mph S | — | 9:03 am · 9:24 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 51° / 55° 12 ft
- Fri 30 Rain 48° / 54° 8.2 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 46° / 49° 8.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 51° 8.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 47° / 51° 7.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 47° / 49° 9.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 49° / 51° 9.8 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 wind 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 (+5.7 °F; normal high: 44 °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 11:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Saksun
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:09 am
- Full dark 6:15 pm
- Civil dawn 7:02 am
- Civil dusk 5:22 pm
- Solar noon 12:12 pm (15° high)
- Daylight 8 h 44 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:22 pm
- Full dark 6:15 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,374 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Saksun
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:52–2:52 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:23–3:23 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:28–1:28 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 3:11–4:11 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Saksun
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 3.3 mi
- Jetty 4.2 mi
- Jetty 4.3 mi
- Jetty 6.6 mi
- Jetty 6.7 mi
- Fishing with Blástein 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.3 mi
- Boat ramp 6.8 mi
- Boat ramp 7.2 mi
- Boat ramp 8.8 mi
- Boat ramp 9.2 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 1,050 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.65 mi.
From the shoreline (2.2 mi from Saksun) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep800 ft
- 33 ft deep1,050 ft
- 66 ft deep0.3 mi
- 164 ft deep0.65 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,050 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 1,050 ft and 66 ft at 0.3 mi 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 SaksunTides nearby
- Tjørnuvík2.9 mi
- Haldórsvík3.2 mi
- Langasandur4.2 mi
- Svínáir4.8 mi
- Norðskáli5.7 mi
- Streymnes6.0 mi
- Hvalvík6.1 mi
- Oyrarbakki6.1 mi
- Vestmanna6.5 mi
- Funningur7.1 mi
Saksun at a glance
- Town or city of about 37 people. Coordinates: 62.248° N, 7.172° W.
- It is 21 mi northwest of Tórshavn, the main place in Streymoy. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 1 min later than in Tórshavn.
- The nearest tide station, Eiði, is 4.6 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Breiðásandur (4.3 mi), Mølin (4.9 mi).
Questions about SaksunQuestions
What time is high tide today in Saksun?
Today in Saksun there are high tides at 9:41 am (6.6 ft) and 10:03 pm (6.5 ft) and low tides at 3:47 am and 4:07 pm. Tide coefficient 97.
What time is sunset today in Saksun?
At 4:34 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:22 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Saksun?
At 7:53 am. First light comes at 6:12 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:52–2:52 am, Minor 12:28–1:28 pm, Major 1:23–3:23 pm, Minor 3:11–4:11 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Saksun?
Light rain, from 47 °F to 50 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (12 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Saksun?
Rough (Douglas 5): 12 ft waves with a period of 9.6 s from the west. The water is 50.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Saksun?
The best time to visit Saksun is from May to August: highs of 46 °F to 53 °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: Eiði 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).