Skælingur tides today
- Tide now 2.7 ft ↓ falling · low 2:52 am (1.2 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 5.5 ft · 49 °F moderate · 8.8 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 10 mph · 51 °F from the WSW, gusts 29 · overcast
- Sun 7:51 am–4:31 pm 8 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 4:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:03 pm
- Best time to dive 8:30–9:50 am average day · 6/10
Today in Skælingur there are high tides at 9:01 am (7.6 ft) and 9:30 pm (7.0 ft) and low tides at 2:52 am and 3:25 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:52 am. The sun rises at 7:51 am and sets at 4:31 pm: 8 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:55 am to 3:55 am and from 2:27 pm to 4:27 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 5.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (10 mph). Overcast, 51 °F.
Fishing in Skælingur today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 3:25 pm
- Minor period 2:20–3:20 pm (moonset)
- Major period 2:27–4:27 pm
- Minor period 3:33–4:33 pm (moonrise)
- Rising pressure (+0.47 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (10 mph) and 5.1 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (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 3:25 pm low tide, moonset, a major period, moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 8:00 am to 9:00 am, with the 9:01 am high tide, sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:50 am to 3:50 am, with the 2:52 am low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic mackerel, haddock, Atlantic cod and pollock. What you can catch
Beach day in Skælingur
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Low tide at 3:25 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.05 in)
- Swim with care: 5.1 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.1 ft
5.1 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate 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
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:52 am
Low tide at 2:52 am and 3:25 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:01 am and 9:30 pm. Coefficient 92 (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 Skælingur
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- Leynarsandur 1.9 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Kálvasandur 3.6 mi · E
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 Skælingur
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 2:52 am 1.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:01 am 7.6 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 3:25 pm 1.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:30 pm 7.0 ft · coef. 87
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 55 min to low tide at 2:52 am.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 9:01 am high tide and 87 for the 9:30 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.4 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 3 (8.3 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (0.5 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 100, 6.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 26, 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, Thu 29 | 7:51 am · 4:31 pm | Low tide 2:52 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 9:01 am · 7.6 ft | Low tide 3:25 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 9:30 pm · 7.0 ft | Coef. 92 | 85% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:27 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:54 am · 4:28 pm | Low tide 3:36 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 9:48 am · 7.3 ft | Low tide 4:19 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 10:24 pm · 6.5 ft | Coef. 81 | 76% | Major periods 2:59 am · 3:31 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:57 am · 4:25 pm | Low tide 4:24 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 10:41 am · 7.0 ft | Low tide 5:23 pm · 2.0 ft | High tide 11:27 pm · 5.9 ft | Coef. 68 | 65% | Major periods 4:02 am · 4:32 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:00 am · 4:22 pm | Low tide 5:23 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 11:46 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 6:40 pm · 2.3 ft | — | Coef. 55 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:01 am · 5:28 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:03 am · 4:19 pm | High tide 12:46 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 6:40 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 1:07 pm · 6.4 ft | Low tide 8:08 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 51 | 43% | Major periods 5:55 am · 6:20 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:06 am · 4:17 pm | High tide 2:23 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 8:14 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 2:37 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 9:28 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 51 | 32% | Major periods 6:44 am · 7:08 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:08 am · 4:14 pm | High tide 3:43 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 9:34 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 3:50 pm · 6.7 ft | Low tide 10:27 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 60 | 23% | Major periods 7:30 am · 7:53 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
Skælingur has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Sørvágur (DMI), 10 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 Skælingur
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
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 7.5 ft with a period of 9 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 12:58 am (local time).
Diving in Skælingur today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (9:01 am): little current from 8:40 am to 9:20 am
- 3.4 ft swell at 8 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 2:52 am (2:37–3:10 am), high tide 9:01 am (8:40–9:20 am), low tide 3:25 pm (3:10–3:40 pm) and high tide 9:30 pm (9:10–9:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 7.2 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 49.1 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:19 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 4:03 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 9:50 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, 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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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.
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Weather in Skælingur
Now in Skælingur
- Low / high
- 51 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.09 in · 77%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °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 (+0.07 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 | Heavy drizzle | Overcast | Drizzle |
| Temperature | 51° | 51° | 53° | 53° | 54° | 54° | 54° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 WSW | 6 SW | 6 SW | 8 SSW | 10 SSW | 10 SSW | 11 SSW | 13 S |
| Gusts | 29 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 31 | 28 | 34 | 36 |
| Waves | 5.7 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.5 ft | 6.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 12:00 am 51° 12 WSW 5.7 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 6 SW 5.1 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 6 SW 4.8 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 8 SSW 4.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 54° 10 SSW 4.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 54° 10 SSW 5.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 11 SSW 5.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 13 S 6.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 51 / 54 °F | 22 mph SSW | 6.4 ft | 9:01 am · 9:30 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 54 °F | 21 mph SSW | 7.5 ft | 9:48 am · 10:24 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 50 °F | 13 mph SW | 5.8 ft | 10:41 am · 11:27 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 51 °F | 15 mph WSW | 4.5 ft | 11:46 am | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 52 °F | 10 mph W | 4.1 ft | 12:46 am · 1:07 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 47 / 49 °F | 14 mph SW | 4.9 ft | 2:23 am · 2:37 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 51 °F | 14 mph SW | 5.4 ft | 3:43 am · 3:50 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 50 °F | 13 mph SW | 4.4 ft | 4:38 am · 4:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 50 °F | 13 mph SSW | 4.1 ft | 5:21 am · 5:31 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 49 °F | 13 mph WSW | — | 5:58 am · 6:11 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 45 °F | 9 mph SE | — | 6:33 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 46 °F | 7 mph SW | — | 7:07 am · 7:23 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 41 °F | 5 mph S | — | 7:40 am · 7:58 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 41 / 49 °F | 15 mph SE | — | 8:13 am · 8:33 pm |
- Fri 30 Rain 48° / 54° 7.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 47° / 50° 5.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 47° / 51° 4.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 47° / 52° 4.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 47° / 49° 4.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 49° / 51° 5.4 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 48° / 50° 4.4 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+7.4 °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 12:58 am (local time).
The sun in Skælingur
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:11 am
- Full dark 6:12 pm
- Civil dawn 7:03 am
- Civil dusk 5:19 pm
- Solar noon 12:12 pm (14° high)
- Daylight 8 h 40 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:18 pm
- Full dark 6:12 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,080 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Skælingur
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:55–3:55 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:27–4:27 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 2:20–3:20 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 3:33–4:33 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 Skælingur
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 3.5 mi
- Jetty 6.1 mi
- Jetty 6.5 mi
- Jetty 6.7 mi
- Jetty 8.0 mi
- Jetty 8.1 mi
- Fishing with Blástein 6.1 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 4.3 mi
- Boat ramp 6.1 mi
- Boat ramp 6.6 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 SkælingurTides nearby
- Leynar1.8 mi
- Signabøur2.5 mi
- Kvívík2.6 mi
- Kollafjørður3.3 mi
- Hósvík4.3 mi
- Sandavágur5.5 mi
- Morskranes5.9 mi
- Selatrað6.0 mi
- Kaldbak6.3 mi
- Hvalvík6.4 mi
Skælingur at a glance
- Town or city of about 11 people. Coordinates: 62.096° N, 7.006° W.
- It is 9.7 mi northwest of Tórshavn, the main place in Streymoy. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Tórshavn.
- The nearest tide station, Sørvágur, is 10 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Leynasandur (1.9 mi).
Questions about SkælingurQuestions
What time is high tide today in Skælingur?
Today in Skælingur there are high tides at 9:01 am (7.6 ft) and 9:30 pm (7.0 ft) and low tides at 2:52 am and 3:25 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Skælingur?
At 4:31 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:19 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Skælingur?
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 1:55–3:55 am, Minor 2:20–3:20 pm, Major 2:27–4:27 pm, Minor 3:33–4:33 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Skælingur?
Heavy drizzle, from 51 °F to 54 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (10 mph) and a 77% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Skælingur?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.5 ft waves with a period of 8.8 s from the southwest. The water is 49.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Skælingur?
The best time to visit Skælingur is from June to August: highs of 53 °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: Sørvágur 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).