Gelting tides today
- Tide now 0.0 ft ↓ falling · low 12:23 am (0.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:20–4:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 55 °F smooth · 2.2 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 51 °F from the SW, gusts 21 · overcast
- Sun 7:15 am–4:52 pm 9 h 37 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 5:20 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:20 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Gelting there are high tides at 5:27 am (0.1 ft) and 5:57 pm (0.2 ft) and low tide at 10:54 am. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:23 am. The sun rises at 7:15 am and sets at 4:52 pm: 9 h 37 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:20 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:41 am to 2:41 am and from 1:12 pm to 3:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the southwest (13 mph). Overcast, 51 °F.
Fishing in Gelting today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Minor period 4:50–5:50 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:52 pm, golden hour from 3:59 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.33 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:50 pm to 5:30 pm, combines moonrise and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 2:30 pm to 3:10 pm, with a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, whiting, European plaice and European flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European flounder. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Gelting, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Gelting
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 55 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Gelting 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 Gelting
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- Hundestrand 3.1 mi · NE
- Parking
- Hundebereich 3.2 mi · NE
- FKK Strand Niedamm / Golsmaas 3.2 mi · E
- Nudity allowed
- Norgaardholz 4.9 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- 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 Gelting
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Tides in Gelting
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:27 am 0.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:54 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:57 pm 0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 33 min to low tide at 12:23 am.
In Gelting 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 September 8 (0.4 ft) and the lowest, on May 25 (-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, Wed 28 | 7:15 am · 4:52 pm | High tide 5:27 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 10:54 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 5:57 pm · 0.2 ft | — | 93% | Major periods 12:41 am · 1:12 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:17 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 12:23 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 6:26 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:46 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 6:51 pm · 0.2 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:44 am · 2:16 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:19 am · 4:48 pm | Low tide 1:36 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 7:50 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 12:58 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 7:56 pm · 0.2 ft | 76% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:21 am · 4:46 pm | Low tide 3:02 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 9:30 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 2:38 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 9:07 pm · 0.3 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:52 am · 4:22 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:23 am · 4:44 pm | Low tide 4:24 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:05 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 4:27 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:16 pm · 0.3 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:18 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:25 am · 4:42 pm | Low tide 5:33 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:22 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 5:53 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:20 pm · 0.3 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:45 am · 6:10 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:27 am · 4:40 pm | Low tide 6:36 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 1:25 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 7:02 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:34 am · 6:58 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 Kappeln station (TICON-4), 5.8 mi from Gelting. 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 Gelting
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.1 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 Wednesday 28: 1.0 ft with a period of 2 s, from the southwest (smooth).
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 (+3.2 °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 11:50 pm (local time).
Diving in Gelting today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, 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 54.5 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:30 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 5:20 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 2:30 pm to 4:50 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
In Gelting 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
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- Sofie 6.2 mi
- Peter Maria 7.1 mi
- Tjalk 8.8 mi
- Mowe (?joahanne) 9.4 mi
- Herman 9.8 mi
- Falke 11 mi
- Wreck 6.3 mi
- Wreck 7.3 mi
- Wreck 7.7 mi
- Wreck 8.0 mi
- Wreck 8.6 mi
- Geltinger Birk 2.8 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 Gelting
Now in Gelting
- Low / high
- 48 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.03 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 93%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 19
- 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 | Light rain | Overcast | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 53° | 52° | 49° | 50° | 56° | 56° | 52° | 50° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 WSW | 6 WSW | 6 WSW | 6 WSW | 10 SW | 11 WSW | 8 SW | 10 SSW |
| Gusts | 17 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 17 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 51° 13 SW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 7 WSW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 6 W 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 5 WSW 0.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 6 WNW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 6 WNW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 3 W 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 50° 4 WSW 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 57 °F | 13 mph SW | 1.0 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 49 / 56 °F | 13 mph WSW | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 54 °F | 8 mph WNW | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 53 °F | 7 mph N | 0.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 50 °F | 8 mph S | 0.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 45 / 51 °F | 12 mph SW | 0.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 50 °F | 10 mph NNW | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 40 / 49 °F | 10 mph WNW | 0.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 52 °F | 11 mph NW | 0.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 45 / 51 °F | 5 mph NW | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 39 / 49 °F | 6 mph SW | 0.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 36 / 44 °F | 8 mph SW | — | |
| Mon 9 | 38 / 47 °F | 9 mph SSE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 49 °F | 9 mph SE | — |
- Thu 29 Overcast 49° / 56° 1.0 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 47° / 54° 0.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 50° / 53° 0.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 47° / 50° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 45° / 51° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 42° / 50° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 40° / 49° 0.1 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.0 °F; normal high: 52 °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 11:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Gelting
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:55 am
- Full dark 6:12 pm
- Civil dawn 6:37 am
- Civil dusk 5:30 pm
- Solar noon 12:04 pm (22° high)
- Daylight 9 h 37 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:59 pm
- Full dark 6:12 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,534 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Gelting
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:41–2:41 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:12–3:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:28–11:28 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:50–5:50 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 Gelting
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Steg 7 1.5 mi
- Steg 6 1.5 mi
- Steg 5 1.5 mi
- Steg 4 1.5 mi
- Steg 3 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Jachthafen Wackerballig 1.3 mi
- Gelting Mole 1.5 mi
- Angelladen Kappeln 5.9 mi
- Fuel dock 1.4 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Leuchtturm Falshöft 3.1 mi northeast
- Light height
- 82 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 80 ft
- Built
- 1910
Other lighthouses nearby: Kalkgrund lighthouse (5.5 mi north).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near GeltingTides nearby
- Kronsgaard3.0 mi
- Langballig11 mi
- Høruphav11 mi
- Damp12 mi
- Sønderborg12 mi
- Dybbøl13 mi
- Broager13 mi
- Augustenborg14 mi
- Glücksburg15 mi
- Waabs15 mi
Gelting at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,867 people. Coordinates: 54.745° N, 9.897° E.
- It is 31 mi north of Kiel, the main place in Schleswig-Holstein. The sun rises 2 min later and sets at the same time than in Kiel.
- The nearest tide station, Kappeln, is 5.8 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Yachthafen Wackerballig (1.3 mi).
Questions about GeltingQuestions
What time is sunset today in Gelting?
At 4:52 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:30 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Gelting?
At 7:17 am. First light comes at 5:57 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 12:41–2:41 am, Minor 10:28–11:28 am, Major 1:12–3:12 pm, Minor 4:50–5:50 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Gelting?
Light rain, from 48 °F to 57 °F, with a moderate breeze from the southwest (13 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Gelting?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 2.2 s from the southwest. The water is 54.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Gelting?
The best time to visit Gelting is from July to August: highs of 69 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 7 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: Kappeln 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).