Kirkenes tides today
- Tide now 2.8 ft ↓ falling · low 12:34 am (2.4 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 12:50–1:50 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 46 °F smooth · 5.2 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 42 °F from the SSW, gusts 9 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:08 am–2:18 pm 7 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 93% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 12:00–1:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Kirkenes there are high tides at 5:46 am (11.8 ft) and 6:15 pm (12.3 ft) and low tide at 12:06 pm. Tide coefficient 96. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:34 am. The sun rises at 7:08 am and sets at 2:18 pm: 7 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 11:48 am to 1:48 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (5 mph). Mainly clear, 42 °F.
Fishing in Kirkenes today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 12:06 pm
- Major period 11:48 am–1:48 pm
- Sunset at 2:18 pm, golden hour from 12:00 pm
- Steady pressure (29.65 inHg), moderate offshore wind (14 mph) and calm sea (1.3 ft waves)
- 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, 12:00 pm to 1:10 pm, combines the 12:06 pm low tide, a major period and sunset, though with moderate wind. Also good from 12:00 am to 12:50 am, with the 11:50 pm low tide and a major period. Also worth a try from 6:00 am to 6:50 am, with the 5:46 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, Atlantic cod, haddock and pollock. What you can catch
Beach day in Kirkenes
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- Low tide at 12:06 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 41 °F: chilly for the beach
- 43% chance of rain
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 46 °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 12:06 pm
Low tide at 12:06 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:46 am and 6:15 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 Kirkenes
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Tides in Kirkenes
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:46 am 11.8 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 12:06 pm 1.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:15 pm 12.3 ft · coef. 95
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 46 min to low tide at 12:34 am.
Tide coefficient 96 for the 5:46 am high tide and 95 for the 6:15 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 10.7 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 (12.5 ft) and the lowest, on August 15 (0.6 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, 10.7 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 | 7:08 am · 2:18 pm | High tide 5:46 am · 11.8 ft | Low tide 12:06 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 6:15 pm · 12.3 ft | — | Coef. 96 | 93% | Major periods 11:48 am | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:13 am · 2:13 pm | Low tide 12:34 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 6:32 am · 11.6 ft | Low tide 12:51 pm · 2.0 ft | High tide 6:59 pm · 12.1 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 12:20 am · 12:52 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:17 am · 2:08 pm | Low tide 1:21 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 7:22 am · 11.3 ft | Low tide 1:39 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 7:48 pm · 11.7 ft | Coef. 87 | 76% | Major periods 1:24 am · 1:56 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:22 am · 2:04 pm | Low tide 2:14 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 8:20 am · 10.7 ft | Low tide 2:33 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 8:44 pm · 11.2 ft | Coef. 77 | 66% | Major periods 2:28 am · 2:58 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 7:27 am · 1:59 pm | Low tide 3:14 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 9:28 am · 10.2 ft | Low tide 3:35 pm · 3.9 ft | High tide 9:50 pm · 10.6 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 3:27 am · 3:55 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:32 am · 1:54 pm | Low tide 4:23 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 10:47 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 4:48 pm · 4.4 ft | High tide 11:04 pm · 10.3 ft | Coef. 59 | 43% | Major periods 4:21 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:37 am · 1:49 pm | Low tide 5:38 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 12:06 pm · 9.8 ft | Low tide 6:07 pm · 4.6 ft | — | Coef. 57 | 33% | Major periods 5:11 am · 5:35 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 Kirkenes station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Kirkenes. 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 510 (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 (1.06) to the harmonic constants of Vardø in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Kirkenes
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces north 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 2.2 ft with a period of 3 s, from the west-northwest (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 44.0 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.8 °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 Kirkenes today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Some tidal current
- 0.7 ft swell at 7 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 11:50 pm (11:30 pm–12:10 am), high tide 5:46 am (5:20–6:10 am), low tide 12:06 pm (11:50 am–12:21 pm) and high tide 6:15 pm (5:50–6:40 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 45.9 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 3:27 pm. Waning gibbous (93%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:50 am to 11:30 am, combines 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 Kirkenes
Now in Kirkenes
- Low / high
- 42 / 51 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 53%
- Clouds
- 39%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 38 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 16
- 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 (+0.07 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.49 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Light rain | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 43° | 42° | 42° | 45° | 47° | 50° | 50° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SSW | 8 SSW | 6 SSE | 10 SSE | 12 S | 14 S | 15 SSW | 9 WSW |
| Gusts | 12 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.5 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 42° 5 SSW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 42° 5 SSW 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 43° 9 SSW 1.7 ft
- 9:00 am 42° 11 SSW 1.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 42° 11 SSW 1.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 42° 10 SW 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 42° 7 SSW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 42° 5 SSW 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 42 / 51 °F | 15 mph SSW | 2.1 ft | 5:46 am · 6:15 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 41 / 43 °F | 12 mph SSW | 1.8 ft | 6:32 am · 6:59 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 35 / 42 °F | 4 mph W | 1.2 ft | 7:22 am · 7:48 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 34 / 41 °F | 12 mph SSW | 1.5 ft | 8:20 am · 8:44 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 32 / 39 °F | 7 mph SSW | 1.1 ft | 9:28 am · 9:50 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 32 / 36 °F | 9 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | 10:47 am · 11:04 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 30 / 36 °F | 11 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | 12:06 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 28 / 31 °F | 10 mph WSW | 1.5 ft | 12:17 am · 1:17 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 32 / 37 °F | 13 mph WSW | 2.0 ft | 1:23 am · 2:17 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 32 / 37 °F | 12 mph W | 3.0 ft | 2:20 am · 3:06 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 28 / 32 °F | 10 mph W | 3.0 ft | 3:10 am · 3:49 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 29 / 34 °F | 11 mph NNE | 3.7 ft | 3:55 am · 4:27 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 28 / 35 °F | 11 mph NNW | 4.3 ft | 4:36 am · 5:03 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 22 / 27 °F | 9 mph SW | 2.9 ft | 5:14 am · 5:37 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 41° / 43° 1.8 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 35° / 42° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 34° / 41° 1.5 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 32° / 39° 1.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 32° / 36° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 30° / 36° 2.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light snow 28° / 31° 1.5 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+14.4 °F; normal high: 36 °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 Kirkenes
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:47 am
- Full dark 4:39 pm
- Civil dawn 5:59 am
- Civil dusk 3:27 pm
- Solar noon 10:44 am (7° high)
- Daylight 7 h 10 min (−9 min)
- Evening golden hour 12:00 pm
- Full dark 4:39 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,903 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kirkenes
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 11:48 am–1:48 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 Kirkenes
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 130 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.25 mi.
From the shoreline (900 ft from Kirkenes) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep60 ft
- 33 ft deep130 ft
- 66 ft deep340 ft
- 164 ft deep0.25 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 64 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 130 ft and 66 ft at 340 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) 1.7 mi out. 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.
Tides near KirkenesTides nearby
- Jakobsnes1.9 mi
- Elvenes (Sør-Varanger)3.6 mi
- Høybukta3.9 mi
- Bjørnevatn4.4 mi
- Borisoglebsk5.8 mi
- Jarfjordbotn7.4 mi
- Bjørndal7.6 mi
- Bugøynes20 mi
- Vadsø25 mi
- Vestre Jakobselv32 mi
Kirkenes at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,529 people. Coordinates: 69.727° N, 30.046° E.
- It is 162 mi east of Hammerfest, the main place in Finnmark. The sun rises 35 min earlier and sets 16 min earlier than in Hammerfest.
- The nearest tide station, Kirkenes, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about KirkenesQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kirkenes?
Today in Kirkenes there are high tides at 5:46 am (11.8 ft) and 6:15 pm (12.3 ft) and low tide at 12:06 pm. Tide coefficient 96.
What time is sunset today in Kirkenes?
At 2:18 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 3:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kirkenes?
At 7:13 am. First light comes at 4:50 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 11:48 am–1:48 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kirkenes?
Light rain, from 42 °F to 51 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (5 mph) and a 53% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kirkenes?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 5.2 s from the northwest. The water is 45.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kirkenes?
The best time to visit Kirkenes is in July: highs of 60 °F, about 12 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: Kirkenes, 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).