Skålevik tides today
- Tide now 1.7 ft ↑ rising · high 4:57 am (2.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:20–4:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.1 ft · 55 °F slight · 5.8 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 48 °F from the W, gusts 10 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:35 am–4:47 pm 9 h 12 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:41 pm
- Best time to dive 8:30–11:30 am great day · 9/10
Today in Skålevik there are high tides at 4:57 am (2.2 ft) and 5:33 pm (2.3 ft) and low tides at 11:06 am and 11:47 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:57 am. The sun rises at 7:35 am and sets at 4:47 pm: 9 h 12 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:52 am to 3:52 am and from 2:24 pm to 4:24 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west (6 mph). Mainly clear, 48 °F.
Fishing in Skålevik today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:24–4:24 pm
- Sunset at 4:47 pm, golden hour from 3:47 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.28 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (2.3 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, 2:20 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, pollack and ballan wrasse. October is one of the months when these are seen most: pollack. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Skålevik, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Skålevik
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Cross-shore breeze (12 mph)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 2.7 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.7 ft
2.7 ft waves every 5 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 12 mph
Cross-shore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand
Skålevik 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 Skålevik
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- Galgebergtangen 4.5 mi · N
- Bystranda 4.6 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Bertesbukta 4.7 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Buane 4.9 mi · NE
- Parking
- Søm 5.3 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
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).
Webcams near Skålevik
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Tides in Skålevik
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 4:57 am 2.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:06 am 1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:33 pm 2.3 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:47 pm 1.7 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 8 min to high tide at 4:57 am.
In Skålevik 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 | 7:35 am · 4:47 pm | High tide 4:57 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 11:06 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 5:33 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 11:47 pm · 1.7 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:52 am · 2:24 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:37 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 5:56 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 12:14 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 6:56 pm · 2.3 ft | — | 76% | Major periods 2:56 am · 3:28 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:40 am · 4:42 pm | Low tide 1:15 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 7:17 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 1:59 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 8:49 pm · 2.3 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:59 am · 4:30 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:42 am · 4:40 pm | Low tide 3:01 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 8:49 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 3:35 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 10:14 pm · 2.3 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:58 am · 5:26 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:45 am · 4:38 pm | Low tide 4:19 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 10:11 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 4:51 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 11:26 pm · 2.3 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:52 am · 6:18 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:47 am · 4:35 pm | Low tide 5:25 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 11:23 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 5:58 pm · 1.3 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:42 am · 7:06 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:49 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 12:29 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 6:23 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 12:27 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 6:58 pm · 1.3 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:28 am · 7:51 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 Skålevik station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Skålevik. 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 183 (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 (4 min) and height factor (1.04) to the harmonic constants of Tregde in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Skålevik
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.6 ft
- Significant3.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.4 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: 3.2 ft with a period of 6 s, from the south-southwest (slight).
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 51.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.7 °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 12:49 am (local time).
Surf in Skålevik today
Surf today
Poor- 1.7–2.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.7 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 6:53 am · sunrise 7:35 am · sunset 4:47 pm · last light 5:29 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 54.3 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 31 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 1:00 pm to 2:00 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 Skålevik today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.5 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.9 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.3 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:29 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 4:10 pm to 4:50 pm, with light wind, though with current.
In Skålevik 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 1.0 mi
- Wreck 1.6 mi
- Wreck 1.9 mi
- Wreck 2.6 mi
- Wreck 4.3 mi
- Songvaar, Hellersøya og Kubbøya naturreservat 8.7 mi
- Oksøy-Ryvingen landskapsvernområde 9.7 mi
- Nortechs Diving Kristiansand As 4.0 mi
- Subwing 4.5 mi
- Adykk 4.8 mi
- Åros undervannsklubb 5.5 mi
- One Ocean Dive Resort 7.1 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 Skålevik
Now in Skålevik
- Low / high
- 48 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 5%
- Clouds
- 15%
- Humidity
- 89%
- Dew pointDew point
- 45 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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 (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.34 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 49° | 48° | 49° | 51° | 55° | 55° | 52° | 49° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 W | 7 W | 8 W | 6 WSW | 12 WSW | 11 W | 8 WSW | 5 WSW |
| Gusts | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 9 |
| Waves | 3.2 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.9 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 49° 6 W 3.2 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 7 W 3.0 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 8 W 2.8 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 6 WSW 2.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 12 WSW 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 11 W 2.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 8 WSW 2.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 49° 5 WSW 1.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 48 / 56 °F | 12 mph W | 3.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 58 °F | 5 mph WNW | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 51 °F | 4 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 52 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 44 / 51 °F | 13 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 58 °F | 8 mph NNW | 0.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 37 / 54 °F | 8 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 36 / 52 °F | 7 mph NNW | 0.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 34 / 49 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 32 / 47 °F | 9 mph WNW | 2.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 36 / 49 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 33 / 46 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 39 / 44 °F | 14 mph NE | 5.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 39 / 43 °F | 13 mph NE | 5.7 ft |
- Fri 30 Fog 43° / 58° 1.7 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 41° / 51° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 46° / 52° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 44° / 51° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 41° / 58° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 37° / 54° 1.2 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 36° / 52° 0.7 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 The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.5 °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 12:49 am (local time).
The sun in Skålevik
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:07 am
- Full dark 6:15 pm
- Civil dawn 6:53 am
- Civil dusk 5:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:12 pm (18° high)
- Daylight 9 h 12 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:47 pm
- Full dark 6:15 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,088 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Skålevik
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:52–3:52 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:24–4:24 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:36–1:36 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:11–6:11 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 Skålevik
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Lumber 3.5 mi
- Tyskerbrygga 6.3 mi
- Terneviga 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Terneviga 2.3 mi
- Voie/Kyrresundet 2.7 mi
- Auglandsbukta 3.4 mi
- Nodeviga (store) 4.3 mi
- Nodeviga (lille) 4.3 mi
- Grønberg Sport 4.6 mi
- Tømmerstø Brygge 3.9 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 750 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 2.2 mi.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Skålevik) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep600 ft
- 33 ft deep750 ft
- 66 ft deep1.1 mi
- 164 ft deep2.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 750 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 750 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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
Oksøy Lighthouse 1.4 mi east
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(2) W 10s
- Range
- 17 nautical miles (20 mi)
- Light height
- 151 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 118 ft
- Built
- 1832
Other lighthouses nearby: Grønningen Lighthouse (2.6 mi east), Odderøya Lighthouse (3.6 mi north).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near SkålevikTides nearby
- Kristiansand4.7 mi
- Høllen7.6 mi
- Justvik8.1 mi
- Søgne8.6 mi
- Lillesand18 mi
- Mandal21 mi
- Homborsund22 mi
- Jordtveit22 mi
- Grimstad28 mi
- Svennevik30 mi
Skålevik at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,599 people. Coordinates: 58.080° N, 8.016° E.
- It is 4.7 mi south of Kristiansand, the main place in Agder. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Kristiansand.
- The nearest tide station, Skålevik, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Austerhavn (3.7 mi), Vesterhavn (3.9 mi), Galgebergtangen (4.3 mi), Bertesbukta (4.6 mi).
Questions about SkålevikQuestions
What time is sunset today in Skålevik?
At 4:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Skålevik?
At 7:37 am. First light comes at 6:09 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 1:52–3:52 am, Minor 12:36–1:36 pm, Major 2:24–4:24 pm, Minor 5:11–6:11 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Skålevik?
Overcast, from 48 °F to 56 °F, with a light breeze from the west (6 mph) and a 5% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Skålevik?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.1 ft waves with a period of 5.8 s from the south-southwest. The water is 54.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Skålevik?
The best time to visit Skålevik is in July: highs of 68 °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: Skålevik, 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).