Heiligenhafen pier fishing today
- Best time to fish 2:10–4:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Tide now -0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 6:13 am (0.1 ft)
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 54 °F smooth · 2.5 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 50 °F from the SSW, gusts 14 · light rain
- Sun 7:12 am–4:47 pm 9 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:12 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:12 pm
- Pressure 30.28 inHg steady · rising tomorrow
- Major solunar period 1:39–3:39 am today's activity: high
Today in Heiligenhafen pier there are high tides at 6:13 am (0.1 ft) and 6:29 pm (0.2 ft) and low tide at 11:17 am. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:13 am. The sun rises at 7:12 am and sets at 4:47 pm: 9 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:12 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:39 am to 3:39 am and from 2:12 pm to 4:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (8 mph). Light rain, 50 °F.
Fishing in Heiligenhafen pier today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:12–4:12 pm
- Sunset at 4:47 pm, golden hour from 3:54 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.16 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.5 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, 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, combines a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 2:30 am to 3:40 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, European plaice, whiting 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 Heiligenhafen pier, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
About Heiligenhafen pierThe pier
In Heiligenhafen, 0.8 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Heiligenhafen →
Data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata: some may be missing or out of date. Check the rules and hours on site. Wikipedia (in German) · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beach day in Heiligenhafen pier
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 54 °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
Heiligenhafen pier 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 Heiligenhafen pier
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- Hundestrand 0.2 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Strand am Binnensee 0.4 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Surfstrand 4.2 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Südstrand Großenbrode 4.8 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
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 Heiligenhafen pier
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Tides in Heiligenhafen pier
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 6:13 am 0.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:17 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:29 pm 0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 19 min to high tide at 6:13 am.
In Heiligenhafen pier the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.3 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 11 (0.5 ft) and the lowest, on April 26 (-0.5 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 | 7:12 am · 4:47 pm | High tide 6:13 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:17 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:29 pm · 0.2 ft | — | 85% | Major periods 1:39 am · 2:12 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:14 am · 4:45 pm | Low tide 1:01 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:23 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 12:32 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:29 pm · 0.2 ft | 76% | Major periods 2:44 am · 3:16 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:16 am · 4:43 pm | Low tide 2:12 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 8:43 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 2:02 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 8:35 pm · 0.2 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:47 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:18 am · 4:41 pm | Low tide 3:27 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 10:08 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 3:34 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 9:42 pm · 0.2 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:14 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:20 am · 4:39 pm | Low tide 4:41 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 11:32 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 5:07 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:47 pm · 0.2 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:40 am · 6:05 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:22 am · 4:37 pm | Low tide 5:50 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 12:43 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 6:35 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:50 pm · 0.2 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:53 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:24 am · 4:35 pm | Low tide 6:55 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 1:43 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 7:44 pm · 0.0 ft | — | 23% | Major periods 7:16 am · 7:39 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 Heiligenhafen station (TICON-4), 1.3 mi from Heiligenhafen pier. 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 Heiligenhafen pier
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 Thursday 29: 1.2 ft with a period of 3 s, from the west (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 53.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.8 °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 12:54 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 Heiligenhafen pier today
Surf today
Poor- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Light onshore wind (7 mph): a bit of chop
- Light: First light 6:34 am · sunrise 7:12 am · sunset 4:47 pm · last light 5:25 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 53.8 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:00 am to 11:00 am, 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 Heiligenhafen pier today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.5 ft swell at 3 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south, 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 53.8 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:25 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:12 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.
In Heiligenhafen pier 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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- Erna Gaulbe 10 mi
- Wreck 2.9 mi
- Wreck 7.7 mi
- Wreck 8.1 mi
- Graswarder/Heiligenhafen 1.2 mi
- Krummsteert-Sulsdorfer Wiek/Fehmarn 4.5 mi
- Großenbrode 4.7 mi
- Blank-Eck 4.9 mi
- Fehmarnsund 5.7 mi
- Wulfener Hals (Hausriff Tauchschule Calypso) 8.1 mi
- Ostseebasis Fehmarn 8.2 mi
- Tauchen Südstrand 11 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 Heiligenhafen pier
Now in Heiligenhafen pier
- Low / high
- 50 / 55 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 80%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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: +0.20 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Clear sky | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 50° | 51° | 51° | 52° | 55° | 55° | 52° | 50° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 SSW | 10 WSW | 7 W | 8 W | 8 W | 6 WNW | 3 W | 4 WSW |
| Gusts | 13 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 6 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.1 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 am 50° 8 SSW 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 10 WSW 1.1 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 7 W 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 8 W 1.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 8 W 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 6 WNW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 3 W 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 50° 4 WSW 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 55 °F | 10 mph W | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 53 °F | 9 mph WNW | 0.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 53 °F | 7 mph N | 0.9 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 51 °F | 6 mph SSE | 0.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 45 / 50 °F | 15 mph S | 1.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 51 °F | 13 mph N | 0.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 51 °F | 10 mph WNW | 0.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 51 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 50 °F | 3 mph E | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 41 / 49 °F | 6 mph SW | 0.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 42 °F | 6 mph SW | 1.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 48 °F | 10 mph S | 1.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 50 °F | 11 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 55 °F | 9 mph SSE | 1.2 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 49° / 53° 0.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 50° / 53° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 47° / 51° 0.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 45° / 50° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 43° / 51° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 43° / 51° 0.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 47° / 51° 1.2 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 temperature on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.7 °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 12:54 am (local time).
The sun in Heiligenhafen pier
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:52 am
- Full dark 6:06 pm
- Civil dawn 6:34 am
- Civil dusk 5:25 pm
- Solar noon 12:00 pm (22° high)
- Daylight 9 h 35 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:54 pm
- Full dark 6:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,287 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Heiligenhafen pier
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:39–3:39 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:12–4:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:41 am–12:41 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:42–6:42 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 Heiligenhafen pier
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Steg 10 0.3 mi
- Steg 11 0.3 mi
- Steg 12 0.3 mi
- Steg 9 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Slipanlage 4.8 mi
- Yachthafen Heiligenhafen 0.4 mi
- Segler-Vereinigung Heiligenhafen 0.9 mi
- ASC Heiligenhafen 0.7 mi
- Dieter Eisele Sea-Fishing GmbH & Co. KG 7.9 mi
- Brennstoff Heiligenhafen 0.8 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.8 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.5 mi
- 33 ft deep1.8 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.5 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.8 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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
Heiligenhafen warning light 1.7 mi west
- Light height
- 89 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 66 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Heiligenhafen lighthouse (2.0 mi southeast), Fehmarn Flügge (4.5 mi north).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Heiligenhafen pierTides nearby
- Heiligenhafen0.8 mi
- Grossenbrode4.2 mi
- Fehmarn9.5 mi
- Burg auf Fehmarn9.6 mi
- Dahme12 mi
- Hohwacht13 mi
- Kellenhusen14 mi
- Behrensdorf15 mi
- Grömitz16 mi
- Altenkrempe18 mi
Heiligenhafen pier at a glance
- Pier. Coordinates: 54.382° N, 10.978° E.
- It is 34 mi east of Kiel, the main place in Schleswig-Holstein. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 4 min earlier than in Kiel.
- In Heiligenhafen, 0.8 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Heiligenhafen, is 1.3 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Marina Heiligenhafen (0.8 mi), Warteburg (1.3 mi), Yacht Club Grossenbrode (3.8 mi), Großenbroder Binnensee (4.2 mi).
Questions about Heiligenhafen pierQuestions
Where is Heiligenhafen pier?
A pier in Heiligenhafen, 0.8 mi from the center, Schleswig-Holstein (Germany). The coast faces northwest.
Can you fish at Heiligenhafen pier?
OpenStreetMap doesn't say whether fishing is allowed. Check the rules on site and the local fishing license: they can change.
What time is sunset today in Heiligenhafen pier?
At 4:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Heiligenhafen pier?
At 7:14 am. First light comes at 5:54 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 1:39–3:39 am, Minor 11:41 am–12:41 pm, Major 2:12–4:12 pm, Minor 5:42–6:42 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Heiligenhafen pier?
Light rain, from 50 °F to 55 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (8 mph) and a 80% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Heiligenhafen pier?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 2.5 s from the west-southwest. The water is 53.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Heiligenhafen pier?
The best time to visit Heiligenhafen pier is from July to August: highs of 72 °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: Heiligenhafen 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).