Cape Arkona tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 11:59 am (0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:00–4:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 53 °F smooth · 2.9 s from the west
- Wind · air 7 mph · 53 °F from the WNW, gusts 12 · overcast
- Sun 7:03 am–4:36 pm 9 h 34 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:59 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:59 pm
- Best time to dive 8:50–11:50 am great day · 10/10
Today in Cape Arkona there is high tide at 11:59 am (0.2 ft) and low tide at 3:39 am. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:59 am. The sun rises at 7:03 am and sets at 4:36 pm: 9 h 34 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:59 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:29 am to 3:29 am and from 2:01 pm to 4:01 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-northwest (7 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.
Fishing in Cape Arkona today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:01–4:01 pm
- Sunset at 4:36 pm, golden hour from 3:43 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.14 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, combines a major period and sunset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, European flounder, European plaice and whiting. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod and European flounder. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Cape Arkona, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Cape Arkona
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.3 ft waves
- Cloudy (85% cloud cover)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.3 ft
1.3 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 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand
Cape Arkona has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
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 Cape Arkona
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Cape Arkona.
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Webcams near Cape Arkona
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Tides in Cape Arkona
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:39 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:59 am 0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 51 min to high tide at 11:59 am.
In Cape Arkona the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.2 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on August 10 (0.3 ft) and the lowest, on April 30 (-0.4 ft).
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:03 am · 4:36 pm | Low tide 3:39 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:59 am · 0.2 ft | — | — | 85% | Major periods 1:29 am · 2:01 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:05 am · 4:34 pm | Low tide 4:29 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 1:08 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | 76% | Major periods 2:34 am · 3:06 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:07 am · 4:32 pm | Low tide 5:28 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 2:22 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:37 am · 4:07 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:09 am · 4:30 pm | Low tide 6:41 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 3:34 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:36 am · 5:04 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:11 am · 4:28 pm | Low tide 8:13 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 4:42 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | 43% | Major periods 5:30 am · 5:55 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:13 am · 4:26 pm | Low tide 12:39 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 5:15 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 9:56 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 5:44 pm · 0.2 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:20 am · 6:43 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:15 am · 4:24 pm | Low tide 1:01 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 6:04 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:39 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 6:40 pm · 0.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:06 am · 7:28 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. 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 Sassnitz station (TICON-4), 14 mi from Cape Arkona. 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 Cape Arkona
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north 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 Wednesday 4: 1.6 ft with a period of 3 s, from the northwest (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 52.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °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 10:08 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
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).
Surf in Cape Arkona today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.6 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:25 am · sunrise 7:03 am · sunset 4:36 pm · last light 5:14 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 53.1 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:25 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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 Cape Arkona today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.9 ft swell at 3 s from the west-southwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.1 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:14 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:59 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 am to 11:50 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Cape Arkona the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Dranske 9.1 mi
- Seeadler H 6.7 mi
- Wreck 0.7 mi
- Wreck 1.5 mi
- Wreck 2.4 mi
- Wreck 2.6 mi
- Wreck 2.9 mi
- Wreck 4.0 mi
- Wreck 4.0 mi
- Wreck 4.3 mi
- Wreck 5.5 mi
- Tauchbasis Tauchakademie Sassnitz 4.7 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 Cape Arkona
Now in Cape Arkona
- Low / high
- 48 / 53 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 27%
- Clouds
- 89%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 9.8 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.16 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Light rain | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 50° | 48° | 48° | 52° | 53° | 53° | 51° | 50° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 WSW | 7 SSW | 8 SSW | 5 W | 8 NW | 8 WNW | 4 WNW | 4 WSW |
| Gusts | 11 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 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 |
- 12:00 pm 53° 8 NW 1.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 53° 8 WNW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 51° 4 WNW 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 50° 4 WSW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 50° 5 WSW 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 5 WNW 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 6 WNW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 7 NW 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 48 / 53 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 50 / 52 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 51 °F | 8 mph N | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 51 °F | 6 mph E | 1.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 48 °F | 10 mph SSW | 1.3 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 51 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 38 / 48 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 36 / 47 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 49 °F | 13 mph WSW | 0.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 51 °F | 15 mph WNW | 3.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 49 °F | 7 mph NW | 2.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 46 °F | 6 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 44 °F | 12 mph SSE | 2.6 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 38 / 50 °F | 20 mph W | 5.7 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 50° / 52° 1.5 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 49° / 51° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 51° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 46° / 48° 1.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 42° / 51° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 38° / 48° 1.6 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 36° / 47° 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.5 °F; normal high: 51 °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 10:08 am (local time).
The sun in Cape Arkona
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:43 am
- Full dark 5:56 pm
- Civil dawn 6:25 am
- Civil dusk 5:14 pm
- Solar noon 11:50 am (22° high)
- Daylight 9 h 34 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:43 pm
- Full dark 5:56 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,452 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cape Arkona
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:29–3:29 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:01–4:01 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:33 am–12:33 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:29–6:29 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Cape Arkona
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Seebrücke Dranske 8.7 mi
- Grubnow (privat) 9.2 mi
- Jetty 7.2 mi
- Jetty 7.4 mi
- Boat ramp 8.8 mi
- Boat ramp 8.9 mi
- Lebbin 8.2 mi
- Fisch Eck 7.0 mi
- Angelgeschäft 7.7 mi
- Marci's Anglershop 7.7 mi
- Sundtank GmbH 5.6 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,000 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline (700 ft from Cape Arkona) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,000 ft
- 33 ft deep0.6 mi
- 66 ft deep1.2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 8.2 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.6 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.2 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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
Cape Arkona Lighthouse 0.0 mi west
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 17 s · Fl(3) W 17s
- Range
- 22 nautical miles (25 mi)
- Light height
- 246 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 115 ft
- Built
- 1902
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Cape ArkonaTides nearby
- Putgarten0.7 mi
- Altenkirchen4.7 mi
- Wiek6.9 mi
- Glowe7.7 mi
- Dranske8.8 mi
- Sagard12 mi
- Sassnitz14 mi
- Hiddensee15 mi
- Gingst17 mi
- Ostseebad Binz21 mi
Cape Arkona at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 54.680° N, 13.433° E.
- It is 66 mi northeast of Rostock, the main place in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The sun rises 4 min earlier and sets 7 min earlier than in Rostock.
- The nearest tide station, Sassnitz, is 14 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about Cape ArkonaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Cape Arkona?
At 4:36 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cape Arkona?
At 7:05 am. First light comes at 5:44 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:29–3:29 am, Minor 11:33 am–12:33 pm, Major 2:01–4:01 pm, Minor 5:29–6:29 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Cape Arkona?
Light rain, from 48 °F to 53 °F, with a light breeze from the west-northwest (7 mph) and a 27% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cape Arkona?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 2.9 s from the west. The water is 53.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cape Arkona?
The best time to visit Cape Arkona is from July to August: highs of 71 °F to 71 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 8 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: Sassnitz 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).