Kiel tides today
- Tide now -0.2 ft ↓ falling · low 11:22 pm (-0.2 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 0.8 ft · 54 °F smooth · 1.8 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 7 mph · 50 °F from the SSW, gusts 16 · overcast
- Sun 7:13 am–4:53 pm 9 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 5:23 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:23 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Kiel there are high tides at 4:50 am (0.1 ft) and 5:03 pm (0.2 ft) and low tides at 10:08 am and 11:22 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:22 pm. The sun rises at 7:13 am and sets at 4:53 pm: 9 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:23 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:40 am to 2:40 am and from 1:11 pm to 3:11 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (7 mph). Overcast, 50 °F.
Fishing in Kiel today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Minor period 4:53–5:53 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:53 pm, golden hour from 4:00 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.33 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.5 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 1:10 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 Kiel, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Kiel
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 0.3 ft waves
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.3 ft
0.3 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
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Kiel 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 Kiel
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- Hasselfelder Strand 2.2 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Mönkeberger Strand 2.7 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Kitzeberger Strand 3.1 mi · NE
- Restrooms
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Altheikendorfer Strand 4.1 mi · NE
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Schröderstrand 4.6 mi · NE
- 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the authorities of Germany.
Webcams near Kiel
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Tides in Kiel
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:50 am 0.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:08 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:03 pm 0.2 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 11:22 pm -0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 32 min to low tide at 11:22 pm.
In Kiel the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.4 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 25 (0.5 ft) and the lowest, on May 25 (-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, Wed 28 | 7:13 am · 4:53 pm | High tide 4:50 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 10:08 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 5:03 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:22 pm · -0.2 ft | 93% | Major periods 12:40 am · 1:11 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:15 am · 4:51 pm | High tide 5:52 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:01 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:03 pm · 0.2 ft | — | 85% | Major periods 1:43 am · 2:15 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:17 am · 4:49 pm | Low tide 12:27 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:03 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 12:10 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:10 pm · 0.2 ft | 76% | Major periods 2:48 am · 3:20 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:19 am · 4:46 pm | Low tide 1:43 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:19 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 1:35 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 8:17 pm · 0.3 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:51 am · 4:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:21 am · 4:44 pm | Low tide 3:02 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 9:41 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 3:14 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 9:21 pm · 0.3 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:17 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:23 am · 4:42 pm | Low tide 4:19 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 11:07 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 5:01 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:22 pm · 0.3 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:44 am · 6:09 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:25 am · 4:40 pm | Low tide 5:30 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 12:23 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 6:19 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:21 pm · 0.3 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:33 am · 6:57 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 Nord-Ostsee-Kanal Kiel station (außen, TICON-4), 3.2 mi from Kiel. 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 Kiel
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.7 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 Thursday 29: 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 cools over the next few days: about 52.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °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 10:50 pm (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).
Diving in Kiel today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the west-southwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (6 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 53.4 °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 5:23 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 Kiel 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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- Wreck 1.6 mi
- Wreck 3.1 mi
- Wreck 4.4 mi
- Wreck 4.8 mi
- Wreck 5.0 mi
- Wreck 6.4 mi
- Bottsand 9.4 mi
- Tauchcenter Aquanaut 1.3 mi
- Kitzeberg 3.2 mi
- Baltic Bedouin Divers Tauchschule 3.4 mi
- Falkenstein 5.5 mi
- Baltic Sea 8.5 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 Kiel
Now in Kiel
- Low / high
- 49 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.05 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 93%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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 (−0.00 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 53° | 51° | 51° | 51° | 55° | 55° | 50° | 49° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 W | 4 SW | 6 WSW | 6 WSW | 7 WSW | 8 WSW | 5 SW | 6 SSW |
| Gusts | 16 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 13 |
| Waves | 0.4 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.03 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° 7 SW 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 50° 6 WSW 0.8 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 4 WSW 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 3 WSW 0.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 4 WNW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 4 NW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 50° 2 W 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 2 W 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 56 °F | 8 mph SW | 0.8 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 56 °F | 8 mph WSW | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 54 °F | 5 mph W | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 52 °F | 5 mph NNW | 0.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 54 °F | 4 mph W | 0.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 51 °F | 13 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 40 / 51 °F | 9 mph N | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 38 / 48 °F | 7 mph W | 0.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 51 °F | 7 mph WNW | 0.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 50 °F | 2 mph SSW | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 38 / 49 °F | 4 mph SSW | 0.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 35 / 41 °F | 6 mph SW | 0.9 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 48 °F | 8 mph SSE | 1.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 45 / 50 °F | 9 mph SSE | 1.6 ft |
- Thu 29 Light rain 46° / 56° 1.0 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 43° / 54° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 48° / 52° 0.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 49° / 54° 0.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 48° / 51° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 40° / 51° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 38° / 48° 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.8 °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 10:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Kiel
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:54 am
- Full dark 6:12 pm
- Civil dawn 6:36 am
- Civil dusk 5:30 pm
- Solar noon 12:03 pm (23° high)
- Daylight 9 h 40 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:00 pm
- Full dark 6:12 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,550 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kiel
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:40–2:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:11–3:11 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:23–11:23 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:53–5:53 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 Kiel
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Bahnhofsbrücke 0.4 mi
- Seegartenbrücke 0.4 mi
- GEOMAR 0.9 mi
- Steg 1 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Museumshafen 0.5 mi
- Ostseekai 0.6 mi
- Fishing For Content 0.2 mi
- Grossmanns Angeltreff 1.0 mi
- Bunkerstation Laboe 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
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,150 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Kiel) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep700 ft
- 33 ft deep1,150 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,150 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 1,150 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 2 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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
Leuchtturm Kiel-Holtenau 3.4 mi north
- Light
- Light that goes dark 3 times every 12 s; white or green depending on where you see it from · Oc(3) WG 12s
- Range
- 11 nautical miles (13 mi)
- Light height
- 72 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 66 ft
- Built
- 1895
Other lighthouses nearby: Leuchtturm Friedrichsort (5.3 mi northeast).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near KielTides nearby
- Mönkeberg3.1 mi
- Klausdorf3.3 mi
- Heikendorf4.1 mi
- Friedrichsort5.3 mi
- Altenholz5.3 mi
- Laboe6.8 mi
- Schilksee6.9 mi
- Dänischenhagen7.4 mi
- Strande8.4 mi
- Wendtorf8.8 mi
Kiel at a glance
- Town or city of about 252,668 people. Coordinates: 54.321° N, 10.135° E.
- The nearest tide station, Nord-Ostsee-Kanal Kiel, is 3.2 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Schweden-Kai (0.2 mi), Schwedenkai (0.3 mi), Norwegenkai (0.4 mi), Norwegen-Kai (0.4 mi).
Questions about KielQuestions
What time is sunset today in Kiel?
At 4:53 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:30 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kiel?
At 7:15 am. First light comes at 5:56 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 12:40–2:40 am, Minor 10:23–11:23 am, Major 1:11–3:11 pm, Minor 4:53–5:53 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kiel?
Light rain, from 49 °F to 56 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (7 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kiel?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 1.8 s from the west-southwest. The water is 53.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kiel?
The best time to visit Kiel is from June to August: highs of 69 °F to 73 °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: Nord-Ostsee-Kanal Kiel (außen) 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).