Båtsfjord tides today
- Tide now 2.1 ft ↓ falling · low 11:52 pm (2.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:10–6:50 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 47 °F slight · 6.4 s from the north
- Wind · air 7 mph · 41 °F from the SW, gusts 14 · clear
- Sun 7:18 am–2:10 pm 6 h 53 min of daylight
- Moon 93% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 11:10 am–1:00 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Båtsfjord there are high tides at 5:04 am (10.2 ft) and 5:33 pm (10.7 ft) and low tides at 11:24 am and 11:52 pm. Tide coefficient 96. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:52 pm. The sun rises at 7:18 am and sets at 2:10 pm: 6 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 11:49 am to 1:49 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (7 mph). Clear, 41 °F.
Fishing in Båtsfjord today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 11:24 am
- Major period 11:49 am–1:49 pm
- Sunset at 2:10 pm, golden hour from 11:16 am
- Steady pressure (29.62 inHg), moderate offshore wind (13 mph) and some swell (1.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 96 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 12:20 pm, combines the 11:24 am low tide, a major period, sunset and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with the 5:33 pm high tide and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: haddock, Atlantic cod, pollock and Atlantic wolffish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic wolffish and whiting. What you can catch
Beach day in Båtsfjord
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.0 ft waves
- Low tide at 11:24 am: more sand
- Cloudy (98% cloud cover)
- Feels like 40 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.05 in)
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.0 ft
2.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 47 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate offshore wind (14 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:52 pm
Low tide at 11:24 am and 11:52 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:04 am and 5:33 pm.
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 Båtsfjord
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Tides in Båtsfjord
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:04 am 10.2 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 11:24 am 1.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:33 pm 10.7 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Next low tide 11:52 pm 2.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 min to low tide at 11:52 pm.
Tide coefficient 96 for the 5:04 am high tide and 95 for the 5:33 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 9.3 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 26 (10.9 ft) and the lowest, on August 15 (0.5 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 27 to 28 (coefficient 96, 9.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 36, 3.7 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:18 am · 2:10 pm | High tide 5:04 am · 10.2 ft | Low tide 11:24 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 5:33 pm · 10.7 ft | Low tide 11:52 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 96 | 93% | Major periods 11:49 am | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:23 am · 2:05 pm | High tide 5:50 am · 10.1 ft | Low tide 12:09 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 6:17 pm · 10.5 ft | — | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 12:21 am · 12:53 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 2:00 pm | Low tide 12:39 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 6:40 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 12:57 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 7:06 pm · 10.2 ft | Coef. 87 | 76% | Major periods 1:26 am · 1:58 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:33 am · 1:55 pm | Low tide 1:32 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 7:38 am · 9.3 ft | Low tide 1:51 pm · 2.8 ft | High tide 8:02 pm · 9.7 ft | Coef. 77 | 66% | Major periods 2:29 am · 2:59 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 7:39 am · 1:49 pm | Low tide 2:32 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 8:46 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 2:53 pm · 3.4 ft | High tide 9:08 pm · 9.2 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 3:28 am · 3:56 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:44 am · 1:44 pm | Low tide 3:41 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 10:05 am · 8.5 ft | Low tide 4:06 pm · 3.8 ft | High tide 10:22 pm · 9.0 ft | Coef. 60 | 43% | Major periods 4:22 am · 4:48 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:49 am · 1:39 pm | Low tide 4:56 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 11:24 am · 8.5 ft | Low tide 5:25 pm · 4.0 ft | High tide 11:35 pm · 8.9 ft | Coef. 58 | 33% | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:36 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 Båtsfjord station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Båtsfjord. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Vardø reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service (https://www.kartverket.no): tidal zone 501 (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 (-32 min) and height factor (0.92) to the harmonic constants of Vardø in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Båtsfjord
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 7.0 ft with a period of 8 s, from the northwest (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 (+3.1 °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 11:48 pm (local time).
Diving in Båtsfjord today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Some tidal current
- 1.4 ft swell at 7 s from the north-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:04 am (4:40–5:30 am), low tide 11:24 am (11:09–11:40 am), high tide 5:33 pm (5:10–5:50 pm) and low tide 11:52 pm (11:30 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 47.3 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 3:24 pm. Waning gibbous (93%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 10:30 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current. Also worth a look from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, with slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 7:20 am to 8:50 am, with little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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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Weather in Båtsfjord
Now in Båtsfjord
- Low / high
- 41 / 49 °F
- Rain
- 0.15 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 96%
- Dew pointDew point
- 40 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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: +0.51 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 42° | 41° | 41° | 44° | 46° | 48° | 47° | 45° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 WSW | 9 SW | 9 SW | 10 S | 13 S | 15 SSW | 9 W | 9 W |
| Gusts | 15 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 20 |
| Waves | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.03 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 41° 7 SW 2.4 ft
- 3:00 am 40° 10 SW 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 40° 14 SW 2.5 ft
- 9:00 am 40° 15 SW 2.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 41° 13 SW 2.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 41° 14 SW 2.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 41° 13 SW 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 40° 11 WSW 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 41 / 49 °F | 15 mph SW | 2.4 ft | 5:04 am · 5:33 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 39 / 41 °F | 15 mph SW | 2.6 ft | 5:50 am · 6:17 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 34 / 42 °F | 9 mph WNW | 2.6 ft | 6:40 am · 7:06 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 35 / 43 °F | 14 mph SW | 2.8 ft | 7:38 am · 8:02 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 34 / 39 °F | 11 mph WSW | 3.7 ft | 8:46 am · 9:08 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 34 / 36 °F | 13 mph WSW | 5.0 ft | 10:05 am · 10:22 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 29 / 35 °F | 12 mph WNW | 7.0 ft | 11:24 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 28 / 31 °F | 10 mph WSW | 6.4 ft | 12:35 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 32 / 38 °F | 16 mph W | 6.6 ft | 12:41 am · 1:35 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 31 / 37 °F | 13 mph W | 8.5 ft | 1:38 am · 2:24 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 21 / 31 °F | 8 mph W | 7.9 ft | 2:28 am · 3:07 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 23 / 31 °F | 8 mph NNE | 5.6 ft | 3:13 am · 3:45 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 26 / 32 °F | 9 mph N | 7.9 ft | 3:54 am · 4:21 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 16 / 26 °F | 10 mph SSW | 5.1 ft | 4:32 am · 4:55 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 39° / 41° 2.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 34° / 42° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 35° / 43° 2.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 34° / 39° 3.7 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 34° / 36° 5.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 29° / 35° 7.0 ft
- Wed 4 Snow 28° / 31° 6.4 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+13.9 °F; normal high: 35 °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 11:48 pm (local time).
The sun in Båtsfjord
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:49 am
- Full dark 4:39 pm
- Civil dawn 6:04 am
- Civil dusk 3:24 pm
- Solar noon 10:45 am (6° high)
- Daylight 6 h 53 min (−10 min)
- Evening golden hour 11:16 am
- Full dark 4:39 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,881 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Båtsfjord
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 11:49 am–1:49 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high 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 Båtsfjord
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 950 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.5 mi.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Båtsfjord) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep440 ft
- 33 ft deep950 ft
- 66 ft deep0.9 mi
- 164 ft deep1.5 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 950 ft and 66 ft at 0.9 mi 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. 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.
Tides near BåtsfjordTides nearby
- Makkaur8.8 mi
- Veidnes10 mi
- Kongsfjord11 mi
- Jonjok11 mi
- Hamna11 mi
- Berlevåg21 mi
- Trollfjorden25 mi
- Litle Molvik29 mi
- Vardø37 mi
- Vestre Jakobselv37 mi
Båtsfjord at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,166 people. Coordinates: 70.634° N, 29.718° E.
- It is 138 mi east of Hammerfest, the main place in Finnmark. The sun rises 25 min earlier and sets 24 min earlier than in Hammerfest.
- The nearest tide station, Båtsfjord, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about BåtsfjordQuestions
What time is high tide today in Båtsfjord?
Today in Båtsfjord there are high tides at 5:04 am (10.2 ft) and 5:33 pm (10.7 ft) and low tides at 11:24 am and 11:52 pm. Tide coefficient 96.
What time is sunset today in Båtsfjord?
At 2:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 3:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Båtsfjord?
At 7:23 am. First light comes at 4:53 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 11:49 am–1:49 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Båtsfjord?
Drizzle, from 41 °F to 49 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (7 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Båtsfjord?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 6.4 s from the north. The water is 47.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Båtsfjord?
The best time to visit Båtsfjord is in July: highs of 56 °F, about 11 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: Båtsfjord, in a ©Kartverket tidal zone: the tide at Vardø 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).