Homborsund tides today
- Tide now 1.7 ft ↑ rising · high 5:03 am (2.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:40–4:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.0 ft · 54 °F slight · 6.4 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 47 °F from the WSW, gusts 11 · clear
- Sun 7:34 am–4:45 pm 9 h 11 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:36 pm
- Best time to dive 9:10 am–12:10 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Homborsund there are high tides at 5:03 am (2.2 ft) and 5:39 pm (2.3 ft) and low tides at 11:12 am and 11:53 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:03 am. The sun rises at 7:34 am and sets at 4:45 pm: 9 h 11 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:36 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:50 am to 3:50 am and from 2:22 pm to 4:22 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 4.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (6 mph). Clear, 47 °F.
Fishing in Homborsund today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:22–4:22 pm
- Sunset at 4:45 pm, golden hour from 3:44 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.25 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (2.8 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, 3:40 pm to 4:20 pm, combines a major period, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:50 am to 3:50 am, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, whiting, ballan wrasse and pollock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: pollack. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Homborsund, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Homborsund
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 3.3 ft waves
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.3 ft
3.3 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 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Homborsund 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 Homborsund
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- Morvigsanden 3.3 mi · N
- Groos 4.8 mi · NE
- Parking
- Bystranda 5.0 mi · W
- Parking
- Stranda 5.8 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Osterkilen 6.0 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- 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 Homborsund
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Tides in Homborsund
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 5:03 am 2.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:12 am 1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:39 pm 2.3 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:53 pm 1.7 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 30 min to high tide at 5:03 am.
In Homborsund the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.8 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 (2.4 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 | 7:34 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 5:03 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 11:12 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 5:39 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 11:53 pm · 1.7 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:50 am · 2:22 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:36 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 6:02 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 12:20 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 7:01 pm · 2.3 ft | — | 76% | Major periods 2:54 am · 3:26 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:39 am · 4:40 pm | Low tide 1:21 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 7:23 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 2:04 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 8:55 pm · 2.3 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:57 am · 4:27 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:41 am · 4:37 pm | Low tide 3:07 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 8:55 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 3:40 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 10:21 pm · 2.3 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:56 am · 5:24 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:43 am · 4:35 pm | Low tide 4:25 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 10:17 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 4:57 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 11:32 pm · 2.3 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:50 am · 6:16 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:46 am · 4:33 pm | Low tide 5:31 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:29 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 6:04 pm · 1.3 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:40 am · 7:04 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:48 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 12:35 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 6:29 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 12:33 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 7:04 pm · 1.3 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:26 am · 7:49 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 Homborsund station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Homborsund. 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 184 (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 (10 min) and height factor (1.05) to the harmonic constants of Tregde in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Homborsund
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.0 ft
- Significant4.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.1 ft with a period of 6 s, from the south-southwest (moderate).
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 49.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °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 12:33 am (local time).
Surf in Homborsund today
Surf today
Poor- 1.7–2.7 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.1 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 6:52 am · sunrise 7:34 am · sunset 4:45 pm · last light 5:27 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 54.0 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 45 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with light offshore wind, 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 Homborsund today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 2.8 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.0 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.0 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:27 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:36 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:10 am to 12:10 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Homborsund 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 4.2 mi
- Kalvøya - Ytre Tronderøya landskapsvernområde 11 mi
- Maskin og DykkerService 2.7 mi
- Dykkerservice AS 5.9 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 Homborsund
Now in Homborsund
- Low / high
- 46 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 12%
- Clouds
- 17%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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: +0.37 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 48° | 46° | 47° | 50° | 55° | 56° | 50° | 48° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 WSW | 6 WSW | 8 W | 11 W | 11 WSW | 11 W | 6 WSW | 6 W |
| Gusts | 11 | 13 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 12 | 12 |
| Waves | 4.1 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.4 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 48° 6 WSW 4.1 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 6 WSW 3.7 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 8 W 3.5 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 11 W 3.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 11 WSW 3.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 11 W 2.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 50° 6 WSW 2.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 48° 6 W 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 46 / 56 °F | 12 mph WSW | 4.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 59 °F | 6 mph NW | 2.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 52 °F | 4 mph NNW | 2.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 52 °F | 6 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 50 °F | 15 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 58 °F | 8 mph NNW | 0.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 36 / 53 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 35 / 52 °F | 7 mph NNW | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 33 / 49 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 31 / 47 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 49 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 46 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 39 / 46 °F | 16 mph NE | 4.5 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 39 / 42 °F | 16 mph NNE | 4.5 ft |
- Fri 30 Fog 44° / 59° 2.1 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 41° / 52° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 47° / 52° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 42° / 50° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 41° / 58° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 36° / 53° 1.4 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 35° / 52° 0.9 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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. 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 (+7.5 °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 12:33 am (local time).
The sun in Homborsund
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:05 am
- Full dark 6:13 pm
- Civil dawn 6:52 am
- Civil dusk 5:27 pm
- Solar noon 12:10 pm (18° high)
- Daylight 9 h 11 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:44 pm
- Full dark 6:13 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,121 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Homborsund
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:50–3:50 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:22–4:22 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:37–1:37 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:06–6:06 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 Homborsund
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Dampskipsbrygga 5.9 mi
- Sandum brygge 6.9 mi
- Østre Vallesverd 9.2 mi
- Homborsund Brygge 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.4 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Båtrampe 4.9 mi
- Marina 0.2 mi
- Marina 3.0 mi
- Marina 4.5 mi
- Lillesand marina 4.8 mi
- Fiskernes salgslag Grimstad 5.8 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 450 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.1 mi.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Homborsund) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep390 ft
- 33 ft deep450 ft
- 66 ft deep550 ft
- 164 ft deep1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 450 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 450 ft and 66 ft at 550 ft from shore.
Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown. 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
Homborsund Lighthouse 1.2 mi southeast
- Light
- Steady white light with 4 brighter flashes every 60 s · FFl(4) W 60s
- Range
- 14 nautical miles (16 mi)
- Light height
- 69 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 66 ft
- Built
- 1879
Other lighthouses nearby: Rivingen Lighthouse (3.6 mi northeast), Saltholmen Lighthouse (4.6 mi southwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near HomborsundTides nearby
- Jordtveit0.3 mi
- Lillesand5.0 mi
- Grimstad5.8 mi
- Fevik9.7 mi
- Arendal16 mi
- Justvik18 mi
- Saltrød19 mi
- Kristiansand21 mi
- Skålevik22 mi
- Høllen29 mi
Homborsund at a glance
- Town or city of about 679 people. Coordinates: 58.268° N, 8.511° E.
- It is 21 mi northeast of Kristiansand, the main place in Agder. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Kristiansand.
- The nearest tide station, Homborsund, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about HomborsundQuestions
What time is sunset today in Homborsund?
At 4:45 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Homborsund?
At 7:36 am. First light comes at 6:07 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 1:50–3:50 am, Minor 12:37–1:37 pm, Major 2:22–4:22 pm, Minor 5:06–6:06 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Homborsund?
Overcast, from 46 °F to 56 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (6 mph) and a 12% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Homborsund?
Slight (Douglas 3): 4.0 ft waves with a period of 6.4 s from the south-southwest. The water is 54.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Homborsund?
The best time to visit Homborsund is in July: highs of 69 °F, about 9 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: Homborsund, 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).