Hammerfest tides today
- Tide now 3.0 ft ↑ rising · high 3:21 am (9.8 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:50–3:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.7 ft · 47 °F slight · 5.4 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 39 °F from the SSE, gusts 12 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:42 am–2:34 pm 6 h 52 min of daylight
- Moon 93% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 8:50–10:30 am great day · 10/10
Today in Hammerfest there are high tides at 2:36 am (9.9 ft) and 3:04 pm (10.1 ft) and low tides at 8:58 am and 9:22 pm. Tide coefficient 97. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:21 am. The sun rises at 7:42 am and sets at 2:34 pm: 6 h 52 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 12:14 pm to 2:14 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (6 mph). Partly cloudy, 39 °F.
Fishing in Hammerfest today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 8:58 am
- Sunrise at 7:42 am
- Steady pressure (29.50 inHg), light offshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (1.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 97 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 10:00 am, combines the 8:58 am low tide and sunrise. Also good from 12:50 pm to 3:50 pm, with the 3:04 pm high tide, a major period and sunset.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, haddock, pollock and whiting. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic halibut and European plaice. What you can catch
Beach day in Hammerfest
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- Low tide at 8:58 am: more sand
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 44 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.06 in)
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 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 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 8:58 am
Low tide at 8:58 am and 9:22 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:36 am and 3:04 pm. Coefficient 97 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Hammerfest
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Tides in Hammerfest
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:36 am 9.9 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 8:58 am 1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:04 pm 10.1 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 9:22 pm 2.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 31 min to high tide at 3:21 am.
Tide coefficient 97 for the 2:36 am high tide and 96 for the 3:04 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 8.5 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 (10.3 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (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 came from October 27 to 28 (coefficient 97, 8.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 32, 3.1 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 | 7:42 am · 2:34 pm | High tide 2:36 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 8:58 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 3:04 pm · 10.1 ft | Low tide 9:22 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 97 | 93% | Major periods 12:14 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:47 am · 2:29 pm | High tide 3:21 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 9:42 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 3:47 pm · 9.9 ft | Low tide 10:10 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 94 | 85% | Major periods 12:46 am · 1:19 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:53 am · 2:24 pm | High tide 4:11 am · 9.4 ft | Low tide 10:31 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 4:36 pm · 9.5 ft | Low tide 11:04 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 86 | 76% | Major periods 1:51 am · 2:23 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:58 am · 2:19 pm | High tide 5:09 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 11:26 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 5:33 pm · 9.0 ft | — | Coef. 75 | 66% | Major periods 2:54 am · 3:24 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 8:03 am · 2:13 pm | Low tide 12:07 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 6:20 am · 8.3 ft | Low tide 12:30 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 6:44 pm · 8.6 ft | Coef. 63 | Last quarter | Major periods 3:53 am · 4:21 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 8:09 am · 2:08 pm | Low tide 1:20 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 7:45 am · 8.0 ft | Low tide 1:47 pm · 3.9 ft | High tide 8:05 pm · 8.4 ft | Coef. 55 | 43% | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:14 am · 2:02 pm | Low tide 2:40 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 9:10 am · 8.0 ft | Low tide 3:09 pm · 4.0 ft | High tide 9:23 pm · 8.4 ft | Coef. 56 | 33% | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:01 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 Hammerfest station (Kartverket), 0.1 mi from Hammerfest. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service, https://www.kartverket.no. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Hammerfest
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 6.2 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 (+1.9 °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 10:50 pm (local time).
Diving in Hammerfest today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (8:58 am): little current from 8:40 am to 9:20 am
- 0.8 ft swell at 8 s from the north-northeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:36 am (2:10–3:00 am), low tide 8:58 am (8:40–9:20 am), high tide 3:04 pm (2:40–3:30 pm) and low tide 9:22 pm (9:00–9:40 pm)
- 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: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 3:48 pm. Waning gibbous (93%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:10 am to 9:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 1:50 pm to 2:30 pm, 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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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.
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Weather in Hammerfest
Now in Hammerfest
- Low / high
- 37 / 47 °F
- Rain
- 0.13 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 63%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 38 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.59 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 37° | 40° | 44° | 47° | 46° | 44° | 42° | 40° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 SE | 12 SSE | 14 SSE | 8 SSE | 3 SW | 3 SSW | 5 S | 6 SSE |
| Gusts | 15 | 24 | 30 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 39° 6 SSE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 38° 6 SSE 1.5 ft
- 6:00 am 38° 7 SSE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 39° 7 SSE 1.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 39° 8 SSE 1.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 37° 7 SSE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 36° 5 SSE 1.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 37° 3 SSE 1.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 37 / 47 °F | 15 mph SSE | 1.9 ft | 2:36 am · 3:04 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 36 / 39 °F | 8 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | 3:21 am · 3:47 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 38 / 43 °F | 7 mph W | 1.4 ft | 4:11 am · 4:36 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 40 / 46 °F | 8 mph S | 1.9 ft | 5:09 am · 5:33 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 36 / 40 °F | 9 mph SSW | 4.1 ft | 6:20 am · 6:44 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 40 °F | 11 mph SW | 4.9 ft | 7:45 am · 8:05 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 33 / 37 °F | 12 mph NW | 6.2 ft | 9:10 am · 9:23 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 33 / 38 °F | 9 mph SSW | 4.5 ft | 10:22 am · 10:29 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 38 / 41 °F | 15 mph W | 7.5 ft | 11:19 am · 11:23 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 35 / 37 °F | 13 mph WNW | 9.0 ft | 12:06 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 32 / 37 °F | 12 mph WSW | 9.2 ft | 12:10 am · 12:46 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 31 / 36 °F | 11 mph N | 5.2 ft | 12:51 am · 1:22 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 23 / 36 °F | 8 mph SSW | 4.4 ft | 1:29 am · 1:55 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 22 / 34 °F | 8 mph SSE | 1.8 ft | 2:06 am · 2:28 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 36° / 39° 1.6 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 38° / 43° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 40° / 46° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 36° / 40° 4.1 ft
- Mon 2 Heavy drizzle 37° / 40° 4.9 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 33° / 37° 6.2 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 33° / 38° 4.5 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+9.4 °F; normal high: 37 °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 10:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Hammerfest
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:13 am
- Full dark 5:03 pm
- Civil dawn 6:29 am
- Civil dusk 3:48 pm
- Solar noon 11:09 am (6° high)
- Daylight 6 h 52 min (−10 min)
- Evening golden hour 11:37 am
- Full dark 5:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,471 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hammerfest
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:14–2:14 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 Hammerfest
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 5.0 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Marina 0.1 mi
- Marina 0.8 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 90 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.8 mi.
From the shoreline (700 ft from Hammerfest) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep50 ft
- 33 ft deep90 ft
- 66 ft deep220 ft
- 164 ft deep0.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 75 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; 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 90 ft and 66 ft at 220 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. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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
Fuglenes Lighthouse 0.5 mi northwest
- Light
- Light that goes dark twice every 8 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Oc(2) WRG 8s
- Range
- 3 nautical miles (3.5 mi)
- Light height
- 16 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 16 ft
- Built
- 1859
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near HammerfestTides nearby
- Melandet1.4 mi
- Rypefjord1.5 mi
- Indrefjord1.9 mi
- Forsøl4.9 mi
- Skjåholmen8.1 mi
- Skakkebakken11 mi
- Akkarfjord11 mi
- Kvalsund13 mi
- Havøysund32 mi
- Hasvik37 mi
Hammerfest at a glance
- Town or city of about 11,448 people. Coordinates: 70.663° N, 23.681° E.
- The nearest tide station, Hammerfest, is 0.1 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Melandet (1.4 mi).
Questions about HammerfestQuestions
What time is high tide today in Hammerfest?
Today in Hammerfest there are high tides at 2:36 am (9.9 ft) and 3:04 pm (10.1 ft) and low tides at 8:58 am and 9:22 pm. Tide coefficient 97.
What time is sunset today in Hammerfest?
At 2:34 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 3:48 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hammerfest?
At 7:47 am. First light comes at 5:17 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 12:14–2:14 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Hammerfest?
Drizzle, from 37 °F to 47 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (6 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hammerfest?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 5.4 s from the west-northwest. The water is 47.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Hammerfest?
The best time to visit Hammerfest is in July: highs of 56 °F, about 13 rainy days a month and 8 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: Hammerfest station, data ©Kartverket, licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).