Farsund tides today
- Tide now 1.3 ft ↓ falling · low 10:42 am (1.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:50–4:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.3 ft · 54 °F moderate · 6.8 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 53 °F from the WNW, gusts 17 · overcast
- Surf today 2.1–3.2 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 12:00–1:00 pm
- Sun 7:40 am–4:52 pm 9 h 12 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:46 pm
Today in Farsund there are high tides at 4:33 am (1.6 ft) and 5:09 pm (1.7 ft) and low tides at 10:42 am and 11:23 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:42 am. The sun rises at 7:40 am and sets at 4:52 pm: 9 h 12 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:57 am to 3:57 am and from 2:29 pm to 4:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (8 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.
Fishing in Farsund today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:29–4:29 pm
- Sunset at 4:52 pm, golden hour from 3:51 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.33 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (7 mph) and some swell (3.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, 3:50 pm to 4:30 pm, combines a major period, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, pollock, pollack and Atlantic mackerel. October is one of the months when these are seen most: pollock and pollack. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Farsund, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Farsund
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (11 mph)
- Cloudy (85% cloud cover)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 4.4 ft waves every 7 s
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.4 ft
4.4 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. 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 11 mph
Cross-shore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand
Farsund 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 Farsund
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- Barbrostranden 0.4 mi · SE
- Parking
- Lomsesanden 2.1 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Husebysanden 2.2 mi · SW
- Parking
- Sørstranda 2.5 mi · SE
- Falkhaugsanden 2.6 mi · SW
- Haugestranda 2.8 mi · SW
- Laulandsstronda 3.2 mi · NE
- Skiphaugsanden 3.3 mi · SW
- 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 Farsund
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Tides in Farsund
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:33 am 1.6 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 10:42 am 1.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:09 pm 1.7 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:23 pm 1.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 58 min to low tide at 10:42 am.
In Farsund the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.5 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 November 25 (1.7 ft) and the lowest, on April 26 (0.7 ft).
Heights above chart datum (CD), the zero of that port's nautical charts. 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 (CD)
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:40 am · 4:52 pm | High tide 4:33 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 10:42 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 5:09 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 11:23 pm · 1.3 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:57 am · 2:29 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:42 am · 4:50 pm | High tide 5:32 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 11:50 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 6:33 pm · 1.7 ft | — | 76% | Major periods 3:02 am · 3:33 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:45 am · 4:47 pm | Low tide 12:53 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 6:54 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 1:35 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 8:26 pm · 1.7 ft | 66% | Major periods 4:05 am · 4:35 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:47 am · 4:45 pm | Low tide 2:37 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 8:25 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 3:10 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 9:50 pm · 1.7 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:03 am · 5:31 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:49 am · 4:42 pm | Low tide 3:54 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 9:46 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 4:26 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 11:02 pm · 1.7 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:57 am · 6:23 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:52 am · 4:40 pm | Low tide 5:01 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 10:59 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 5:34 pm · 1.1 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:47 am · 7:11 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:54 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 12:05 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 5:59 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 12:03 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 6:34 pm · 1.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:33 am · 7:56 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (CD). 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 Farsund station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Farsund. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Tregde reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service (https://www.kartverket.no): tidal zone 176 (https://vannstand.kartverket.no/tideapi_en.html). Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: TidePlanet applies the zone's time delay (-20 min) and height factor (0.66) to the harmonic constants of Tregde in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Farsund
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.2 ft
- Significant4.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 5.6 ft with a period of 8 s, from the west-southwest (moderate).
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 (+2.3 °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 9:44 am (local time).
Surf in Farsund today
Surf today
Fair- 2.1–3.2 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.3 ft swell at 5 s from the west-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 6:58 am · sunrise 7:40 am · sunset 4:52 pm · last light 5:34 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 53.6 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 57 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 7:00 am to 10:00 am can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell.
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 Farsund today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 3.1 ft swell at 5 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (10 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 6.4 ft at 7 s) and rain (0.28 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.6 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:34 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 7:40 am to 8:20 am, with light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
In Farsund 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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- Austgavlen 9.2 mi
- Katterauva 9.3 mi
- Hunden 9.4 mi
- Indre Kalven 9.9 mi
- Ytre Kalven 10 mi
- Karmoy 1.5 mi
- Wreck 0.9 mi
- Wreck 1.1 mi
- Havika fuglefredningsområde 3.4 mi
- Kviljo plante- og dyrefredningsområde 4.4 mi
- Framvaren marine verneområde 4.6 mi
- Farsund Undervannsklubb 0.1 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 Farsund
Now in Farsund
- Low / high
- 50 / 55 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 23%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.23 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Light showers | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 50° | 50° | 52° | 53° | 55° | 54° | 52° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 WNW | 6 WNW | 7 W | 6 WNW | 10 WNW | 10 WNW | 5 W | 4 WNW |
| Gusts | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 11 | 11 |
| Waves | 5.6 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 53° 6 WNW 4.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 10 WNW 4.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 54° 10 WNW 3.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 5 W 3.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 52° 4 WNW 3.3 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 4 NW 3.0 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 3 NNW 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 4 NNW 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 55 °F | 11 mph WNW | 5.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 52 °F | 6 mph NW | 3.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 53 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 54 °F | 10 mph NW | 3.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 52 °F | 5 mph N | 2.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 40 / 57 °F | 7 mph NNE | 3.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 38 / 53 °F | 6 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 38 / 52 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 38 / 52 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 40 / 51 °F | 11 mph NW | 4.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 36 / 47 °F | 4 mph N | 3.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 48 °F | 6 mph E | 4.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 42 / 47 °F | 12 mph SSW | 8.9 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 40 / 44 °F | 10 mph WNW | 10.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Fog 47° / 52° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 48° / 53° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 54° 3.4 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 40° / 52° 2.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 40° / 57° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 38° / 53° 3.0 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 38° / 52° 2.4 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 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 (+6.0 °F; normal high: 49 °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 9:44 am (local time).
The sun in Farsund
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:12 am
- Full dark 6:20 pm
- Civil dawn 6:58 am
- Civil dusk 5:34 pm
- Solar noon 12:16 pm (18° high)
- Daylight 9 h 12 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:51 pm
- Full dark 6:20 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,007 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Farsund
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:57–3:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:29–4:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:41–1:41 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:16–6:16 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 Farsund
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Hesten 8.0 mi
- Skåregrunnen 8.0 mi
- Vestre Torsholmsgrunne 8.2 mi
- Østre Torsholmsgrunne 8.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Farsund Marina Gåseholmen 0.2 mi
- Farsund Marina Verven 0.3 mi
- Circle K Farsund 0.2 mi
- Driv Marina Farsund 0.3 mi
- Farsund marina 0.7 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 950 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Farsund) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep800 ft
- 33 ft deep950 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.35 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.35 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 950 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 950 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 0.35 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
There is little open water ahead: in a cove or small bay, cells of about 380 ft cannot show the bottom well near the rocks. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.35 mi out. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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
Søndre Katland Lighthouse 2.9 mi southeast
- Light
- A flash every 5 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Fl WRG 5s
- Light height
- 64 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 48 ft
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near FarsundTides nearby
- Vanse4.1 mi
- Vestbygd8.0 mi
- Lyngdal10 mi
- Feda12 mi
- Spangereid13 mi
- Svennevik15 mi
- Flekkefjord15 mi
- Mandal24 mi
- Hauge i Dalane26 mi
- Søgne36 mi
Farsund at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,377 people. Coordinates: 58.095° N, 6.805° E.
- It is 44 mi west of Kristiansand, the main place in Agder. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 5 min later than in Kristiansand.
- The nearest tide station, Farsund, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about FarsundQuestions
What time is sunset today in Farsund?
At 4:52 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Farsund?
At 7:42 am. First light comes at 6:14 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 1:57–3:57 am, Minor 12:41–1:41 pm, Major 2:29–4:29 pm, Minor 5:16–6:16 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Farsund?
Light showers, from 50 °F to 55 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (8 mph) and a 23% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Farsund?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.3 ft waves with a period of 6.8 s from the west-southwest. The water is 53.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Farsund?
The best time to visit Farsund is from July to August: highs of 64 °F, about 12 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: Farsund, in a ©Kartverket tidal zone: the tide at Tregde with the zone's time delay and height factor, computed by TidePlanet; data licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).