Bremerhaven tides today
- Tide now 4.0 ft ↑ rising · high 2:56 am (15.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:20–4:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.9 ft · 53 °F slight · 4.6 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 51 °F from the SSW, gusts 15 · light rain
- Sun 7:17 am–5:01 pm 9 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 5:35 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:35 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:10–4:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Bremerhaven there are high tides at 2:17 am (15.3 ft) and 2:37 pm (15.4 ft) and low tides at 8:28 am and 8:50 pm. Tide coefficient 79. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:56 am. The sun rises at 7:17 am and sets at 5:01 pm: 9 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:35 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:46 am to 2:46 am and from 1:17 pm to 3:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (9 mph). Light rain, 51 °F.
Fishing in Bremerhaven today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 2:37 pm, coefficient 77
- Major period 1:17–3:17 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.35 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 79 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 3:20 pm, combines the 2:37 pm high tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:20 am to 2:30 am, with the 2:17 am high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 7:30 am to 8:10 am, with the 8:28 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, whiting, European flounder and common sole. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Bremerhaven
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- Low tide at 8:28 am: more sand
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 53 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:28 am
Low tide at 8:28 am and 8:50 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:17 am and 2:37 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 Bremerhaven
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- Weser-Strandbad 1.1 mi · S
- Restrooms
- 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 Bremerhaven
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Tides in Bremerhaven
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:17 am 15.3 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Low tide 8:28 am 2.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:37 pm 15.4 ft · coef. 77
- ▼ Low tide 8:50 pm 2.5 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 6 min to high tide at 2:56 am.
Tide coefficient 79 for the 2:17 am high tide and 77 for the 2:37 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 13.1 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 October 10 (16.5 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (0.9 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 10 to 12 (coefficient 84, 14.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 21 (coefficient 48, 8.0 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 | 7:17 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 2:17 am · 15.3 ft | Low tide 8:28 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 2:37 pm · 15.4 ft | Low tide 8:50 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 79 | 93% | Major periods 12:46 am · 1:17 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:19 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 2:56 am · 15.0 ft | Low tide 9:10 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 3:20 pm · 14.9 ft | Low tide 9:30 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 76 | 85% | Major periods 1:49 am · 2:22 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:21 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 3:35 am · 14.8 ft | Low tide 9:52 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 4:03 pm · 14.5 ft | Low tide 10:10 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 73 | 76% | Major periods 2:54 am · 3:26 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:23 am · 4:55 pm | High tide 4:14 am · 14.7 ft | Low tide 10:35 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 4:49 pm · 14.1 ft | Low tide 10:52 pm · 3.6 ft | Coef. 70 | 66% | Major periods 3:57 am · 4:27 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:25 am · 4:53 pm | High tide 5:01 am · 14.6 ft | Low tide 11:22 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 5:42 pm · 13.6 ft | Low tide 11:39 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:56 am · 5:24 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:27 am · 4:51 pm | High tide 5:56 am · 14.5 ft | Low tide 12:16 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 6:43 pm · 13.3 ft | — | Coef. 61 | 43% | Major periods 5:50 am · 6:15 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:29 am · 4:49 pm | Low tide 12:34 am · 4.8 ft | High tide 7:01 am · 14.3 ft | Low tide 1:23 pm · 4.2 ft | High tide 7:56 pm · 13.1 ft | Coef. 57 | 33% | Major periods 6:40 am · 7:03 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 Bremerhaven Alter Leuchtturm station (TICON-4), 0.6 mi from Bremerhaven. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. 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 Bremerhaven
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant1.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 Monday 2: 2.7 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north-northwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 4.7 °F more yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer than the forecast says.
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.
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 9:51 pm (local time).
Nearest offshore platform
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency, Dept. Oceanography, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Bremerhaven today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (2:37 pm): little current from 1:50 pm to 3:10 pm
- 1.4 ft swell at 4 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:17 am (1:40–2:50 am), low tide 8:28 am (8:10–8:43 am), high tide 2:37 pm (1:50–3:10 pm) and low tide 8:50 pm (8:35–9:05 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 52.3 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:38 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 5:35 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 8:00 am to 8:50 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, 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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- Wreck 2.1 mi
- Wreck 3.6 mi
- Wreck 4.2 mi
- Wreck 4.3 mi
- Wreck 6.5 mi
- Wreck 7.5 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Ruhezone I/43 2.8 mi
- Sporttaucher Bremerhaven E.v. 2.8 mi
- Tauchbetrieb Helgoland GmbH 3.9 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 Bremerhaven
Now in Bremerhaven
- Low / high
- 48 / 55 °F
- Rain
- 0.05 in · 90%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 91%
- 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 Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.25 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Light rain |
| Temperature | 52° | 51° | 48° | 49° | 54° | 55° | 51° | 50° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 WSW | 7 SW | 7 WSW | 7 SW | 8 SW | 10 WSW | 6 SSW | 8 SSW |
| Gusts | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 13 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.8 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 |
- 9:00 pm 50° 8 SSW 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 9 SW 1.9 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 7 WSW 1.8 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 5 WSW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 4 WSW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 4 W 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 5 NW 1.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 51° 2 NNE 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 55 °F | 10 mph SW | 1.9 ft | 2:17 am · 2:37 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 47 / 57 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.9 ft | 2:56 am · 3:20 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 51 °F | 3 mph E | 1.0 ft | 3:35 am · 4:03 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 52 °F | 6 mph N | 0.9 ft | 4:14 am · 4:49 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 54 °F | 4 mph WNW | 0.8 ft | 5:01 am · 5:42 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 52 °F | 15 mph N | 2.7 ft | 5:56 am · 6:43 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 50 °F | 9 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 7:01 am · 7:56 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 35 / 44 °F | 4 mph SW | 1.6 ft | 8:16 am · 9:19 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 51 °F | 6 mph W | 1.4 ft | 9:38 am · 10:32 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 50 °F | 3 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | 10:49 am · 11:28 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 35 / 47 °F | 4 mph SE | 0.8 ft | 11:43 am | |
| Sun 8 | 33 / 44 °F | 6 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | 12:13 am · 12:28 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 41 / 47 °F | 8 mph SSE | 0.7 ft | 12:53 am · 1:07 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 45 / 54 °F | 10 mph SSE | 0.9 ft | 1:28 am · 1:43 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 47° / 57° 1.9 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 46° / 51° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 47° / 52° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 50° / 54° 0.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 47° / 52° 2.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 38° / 50° 2.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 35° / 44° 1.6 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 (+2.5 °F; normal high: 53 °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 9:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Bremerhaven
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:59 am
- Full dark 6:19 pm
- Civil dawn 6:41 am
- Civil dusk 5:38 pm
- Solar noon 12:09 pm (23° high)
- Daylight 9 h 44 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:09 pm
- Full dark 6:19 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,444 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bremerhaven
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:46–2:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:17–3:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:24–11:24 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:05–6:05 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 · 9:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 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 Bremerhaven
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Steg H 0.4 mi
- Steg G 0.4 mi
- Steg F 0.4 mi
- Steg E 0.4 mi
- Steg D 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 7.2 mi
- Boat ramp 7.3 mi
- Boat ramp 8.2 mi
- Lloyd Marina Bremerhaven 0.4 mi
- Neuer Hafen 0.5 mi
- Fisherman's Partner Schiffdorf-Spaden 3.1 mi
- Fuel dock 7.3 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 300 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (2.2 mi from Bremerhaven) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep230 ft
- 33 ft deep300 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 41 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 300 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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
Bremerhaven lighthouse 0.5 mi southwest
- Light
- White light, on and off for equal times, every 4 s · Iso W 4s
- Range
- 8 nautical miles (9.2 mi)
- Light height
- 115 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 121 ft
- Built
- 1855
Other lighthouses nearby: Kaiserschleuse lighthouse (0.6 mi west), Leuchtturm Bremerhaven Unterfeuer (0.7 mi south).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near BremerhavenTides nearby
- Nordenham5.1 mi
- Wremen7.1 mi
- Rodenkirchen12 mi
- Sandstedt14 mi
- Brake (Unterweser)16 mi
- Wilhelmshaven19 mi
- Varel21 mi
- Otterndorf22 mi
- Cuxhaven22 mi
- Elsfleth22 mi
Bremerhaven at a glance
- Town or city of about 118,610 people. Coordinates: 53.554° N, 8.576° E.
- It is 34 mi north of Bremen, the main place in Bremen. The sun rises 2 min later and sets at the same time than in Bremen.
- The nearest tide station, Bremerhaven Alter Leuchtturm, is 0.6 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Stadtbremisches Überseehafengebiet Bremerhaven (1.2 mi), Containerterminal (2.8 mi).
Questions about BremerhavenQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bremerhaven?
Today in Bremerhaven there are high tides at 2:17 am (15.3 ft) and 2:37 pm (15.4 ft) and low tides at 8:28 am and 8:50 pm. Tide coefficient 79.
What time is sunset today in Bremerhaven?
At 5:01 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bremerhaven?
At 7:19 am. First light comes at 6:01 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 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 12:46–2:46 am, Minor 10:24–11:24 am, Major 1:17–3:17 pm, Minor 5:05–6:05 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Bremerhaven?
Light rain, from 48 °F to 55 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (9 mph) and a 90% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bremerhaven?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.9 ft waves with a period of 4.6 s from the west-northwest. The water is 52.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bremerhaven?
The best time to visit Bremerhaven is from July to August: highs of 72 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 6 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: Bremerhaven Alter Leuchtturm station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), 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).