Flekkefjord tides today
- Tide now 1.6 ft ↑ rising · high 4:53 am (1.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:50–4:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.2 ft · 54 °F moderate · 7.3 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 49 °F from the WSW, gusts 7 · overcast
- Sun 7:41 am–4:52 pm 9 h 11 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:44 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:44 pm
- Best time to dive 1:50–4:50 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Flekkefjord there are high tides at 4:53 am (1.6 ft) and 5:29 pm (1.7 ft) and low tides at 11:02 am and 11:44 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:53 am. The sun rises at 7:41 am and sets at 4:52 pm: 9 h 11 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:44 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:57 am to 3:57 am and from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 5.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the west-southwest (3 mph). Overcast, 49 °F.
Fishing in Flekkefjord today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:30–4:30 pm
- Sunset at 4:52 pm, golden hour from 3:51 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.34 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (4.0 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, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, pollock, Atlantic mackerel and pollack. October is one of the months when these are seen most: pollock and pollack. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Flekkefjord, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Flekkefjord
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Cross-shore breeze (11 mph)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 4.6 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.6 ft
4.6 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate 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
Flekkefjord 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 Flekkefjord
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- Eikelandsstronda 6.1 mi · SE
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Tides in Flekkefjord
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 4:53 am 1.6 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:02 am 1.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:29 pm 1.7 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:44 pm 1.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 45 min to high tide at 4:53 am.
In Flekkefjord 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 | 7:41 am · 4:52 pm | High tide 4:53 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 11:02 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 5:29 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 11:44 pm · 1.3 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:57 am · 2:30 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:44 am · 4:49 pm | High tide 5:53 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 12:11 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 6:53 pm · 1.6 ft | — | 76% | Major periods 3:02 am · 3:34 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:46 am · 4:47 pm | Low tide 1:12 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 7:14 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 1:56 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 8:46 pm · 1.6 ft | 66% | Major periods 4:05 am · 4:35 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:48 am · 4:45 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 8:44 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 3:30 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 10:10 pm · 1.6 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:04 am · 5:32 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:51 am · 4:42 pm | Low tide 4:14 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 10:06 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 4:47 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 11:22 pm · 1.6 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:58 am · 6:23 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:53 am · 4:40 pm | Low tide 5:21 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 11:20 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 5:55 pm · 1.1 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:48 am · 7:11 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:56 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 12:25 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 6:19 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 12:24 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 6:54 pm · 1.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:34 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 Eigeland station (Kartverket), 6.8 mi from Flekkefjord. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service (https://www.kartverket.no): tidal zone 520 (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 (0 min) and height factor (0.64) to the harmonic constants of Tregde in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Flekkefjord
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.6 ft
- Significant5.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 5.8 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 4:08 am (local time).
Diving in Flekkefjord today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 3.1 ft swell at 6 s from the west-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 7.5 ft at 7 s) and rain (0.33 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 5:44 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 4:50 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 Flekkefjord 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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- Støytland 4.9 mi
- Katedrale 5.0 mi
- Hunden 5.7 mi
- Mekjervågen 5.7 mi
- Indre Kalven 6.5 mi
- Katterauva 6.5 mi
- Austgavlen 6.7 mi
- Gcc 700 9.2 mi
- Wreck 4.2 mi
- Framvaren marine verneområde 10 mi
- Lister dykkerskole 0.1 mi
- Rovpartner As 1.6 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 Flekkefjord
Now in Flekkefjord
- Low / high
- 45 / 55 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 23%
- Clouds
- 86%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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: +0.32 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Fog |
| Temperature | 48° | 48° | 51° | 52° | 54° | 55° | 49° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 WSW | 3 WSW | 5 WSW | 4 WSW | 10 WNW | 9 WNW | 3 SW | 2 WNW |
| Gusts | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 9 | 7 |
| Waves | 5.8 ft | 5.3 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.5 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 |
- 6:00 am 51° 5 WSW 4.9 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 4 WSW 4.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 54° 10 WNW 4.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 9 WNW 4.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 49° 3 SW 3.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 2 WNW 3.5 ft
- 12:00 am 44° 3 N 3.1 ft
- 3:00 am 43° 3 NNE 2.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 45 / 55 °F | 11 mph W | 5.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 42 / 53 °F | 4 mph NNW | 3.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 53 °F | 3 mph N | 2.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 54 °F | 4 mph NW | 3.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 38 / 53 °F | 5 mph NNE | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 36 / 53 °F | 5 mph NNE | 3.2 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 38 / 52 °F | 7 mph NNW | 2.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 37 / 51 °F | 4 mph NNE | 2.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 35 / 50 °F | 6 mph N | 1.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 33 / 48 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 36 / 48 °F | 7 mph NW | 2.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 33 / 46 °F | 8 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 43 / 46 °F | 15 mph ENE | 4.5 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 44 / 46 °F | 15 mph ENE | 3.9 ft |
- Fri 30 Fog 42° / 53° 3.1 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 45° / 53° 2.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 44° / 54° 3.8 ft
- Mon 2 Fog 38° / 53° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 36° / 53° 3.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 38° / 52° 2.9 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 37° / 51° 2.5 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 on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+7.0 °F; normal high: 48 °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 4:08 am (local time).
The sun in Flekkefjord
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:13 am
- Full dark 6:20 pm
- Civil dawn 6:59 am
- Civil dusk 5:34 pm
- Solar noon 12:17 pm (18° high)
- Daylight 9 h 11 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 92,335,997 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Flekkefjord
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
- 2:30–4:30 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:45–1:45 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:14–6:14 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 Flekkefjord
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- BryggeParken 0.5 mi
- Vågebrygga 6.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Flekkefjord gjestehavn 0.3 mi
- Feda 6.3 mi
- Kongshavn 6.4 mi
- Grønnes marina 0.5 mi
- Fuel dock 3.9 mi
- Andabeløy 4.4 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 800 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (900 ft from Flekkefjord) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep700 ft
- 33 ft deep800 ft
- 66 ft deep1,000 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 800 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 800 ft and 66 ft at 1,000 ft from shore.
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) 0.6 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.
Tides near FlekkefjordTides nearby
- Feda6.1 mi
- Vanse14 mi
- Vestbygd14 mi
- Hauge i Dalane14 mi
- Farsund15 mi
- Lyngdal19 mi
- Spangereid25 mi
- Svennevik26 mi
- Egersund26 mi
- Hellvik31 mi
Flekkefjord at a glance
- Town or city of about 9,048 people. Coordinates: 58.297° N, 6.661° E.
- It is 50 mi west of Kristiansand, the main place in Agder. The sun rises 6 min later and sets 5 min later than in Kristiansand.
- The nearest tide station, Eigeland, is 6.8 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about FlekkefjordQuestions
What time is sunset today in Flekkefjord?
At 4:52 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Flekkefjord?
At 7:44 am. First light comes at 6:15 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 12:45–1:45 pm, Major 2:30–4:30 pm, Minor 5:14–6:14 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Flekkefjord?
Fog, from 45 °F to 55 °F, with a light air from the west-southwest (3 mph) and a 23% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Flekkefjord?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.2 ft waves with a period of 7.3 s from the west-southwest. The water is 53.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Flekkefjord?
The best time to visit Flekkefjord is from June to August: highs of 59 °F to 64 °F, about 13 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: Eigeland, 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).