Lakselv tides today
- Tide now 3.0 ft ↑ rising · high 4:46 am (10.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 1:10–3:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 41 °F smooth · 2.0 s from the south
- Wind · air 9 mph · 40 °F from the S, gusts 23 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:31 am–2:35 pm 7 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 93% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 10:10–11:50 am good day · 8/10
Today in Lakselv there are high tides at 4:00 am (10.6 ft) and 4:29 pm (10.9 ft) and low tides at 10:16 am and 10:40 pm. Tide coefficient 96. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:46 am. The sun rises at 7:31 am and sets at 2:35 pm: 7 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 12:09 pm to 2:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south (9 mph). Mainly clear, 40 °F.
Fishing in Lakselv today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 12:09–2:09 pm
- Sunset at 2:35 pm, golden hour from 12:08 pm
- Steady pressure (29.53 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: 96 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 2:10 pm, combines a major period and sunset. Also worth a try from 9:20 am to 10:00 am, with the 10:16 am low tide and sunrise, though with moderate wind. Also good from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with the 4:29 pm high tide and sunset.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, haddock, European plaice and whiting. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European plaice and whiting. What you can catch
Beach day in Lakselv
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.3 ft waves
- Low tide at 10:16 am: more sand
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Feels like 43 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.3 ft
1.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 42 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate offshore wind (17 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 10:16 am
Low tide at 10:16 am and 10:40 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:00 am and 4:29 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 Lakselv
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Tides in Lakselv
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:00 am 10.6 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 10:16 am 1.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:29 pm 10.9 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 10:40 pm 2.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 58 min to high tide at 4:46 am.
Tide coefficient 96 for the 4:00 am high tide and 95 for the 4:29 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 (11.2 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (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 came from October 27 to 28 (coefficient 96, 9.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 34, 3.6 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 | 7:31 am · 2:35 pm | High tide 4:00 am · 10.6 ft | Low tide 10:16 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 4:29 pm · 10.9 ft | Low tide 10:40 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 96 | 93% | Major periods 12:09 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:36 am · 2:30 pm | High tide 4:46 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 11:00 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 5:12 pm · 10.7 ft | Low tide 11:27 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 12:41 am · 1:13 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:41 am · 2:25 pm | High tide 5:36 am · 10.1 ft | Low tide 11:47 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 6:01 pm · 10.3 ft | — | Coef. 85 | 76% | Major periods 1:46 am · 2:18 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:46 am · 2:20 pm | Low tide 12:20 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 6:33 am · 9.6 ft | Low tide 12:41 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 6:57 pm · 9.9 ft | Coef. 75 | 66% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:19 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 7:51 am · 2:15 pm | Low tide 1:21 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 7:42 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 1:44 pm · 3.8 ft | High tide 8:04 pm · 9.4 ft | Coef. 65 | Last quarter | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:16 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:56 am · 2:10 pm | Low tide 2:34 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 9:02 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 3:00 pm · 4.2 ft | High tide 9:21 pm · 9.2 ft | Coef. 58 | 43% | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:01 am · 2:05 pm | Low tide 3:54 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 10:23 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 4:22 pm · 4.2 ft | High tide 10:35 pm · 9.2 ft | Coef. 58 | 33% | Major periods 5:32 am · 5:56 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 Lakselv station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Lakselv. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Honningsvåg reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service (https://www.kartverket.no): tidal zone 477 (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 (5 min) and height factor (1.1) to the harmonic constants of Honningsvåg in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Lakselv
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.3 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 5.4 °F more yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer than the forecast says.
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 39.7 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.1 °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 Lakselv today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:16 am): little current from 10:00 am to 10:31 am
- 1.2 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:00 am (3:40–4:20 am), low tide 10:16 am (10:00–10:31 am), high tide 4:29 pm (4:10–4:50 pm) and low tide 10:40 pm (10:20–11:00 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 41.4 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 3:46 pm. Waning gibbous (93%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 11:00 am, combines slack water at low tide, small waves, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 12:30 pm to 2:40 pm, with small waves, 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 Lakselv
Now in Lakselv
- Low / high
- 39 / 49 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 27%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 35 °F
- Visibility
- 20 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 17
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.56 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light rain | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 39° | 42° | 43° | 45° | 48° | 49° | 42° | 41° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 S | 16 S | 16 SSE | 17 SSE | 14 S | 4 W | 7 S | 8 S |
| Gusts | 24 | 38 | 38 | 40 | 38 | 17 | 17 | 22 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 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 40° 9 S 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 39° 13 S 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 39° 14 SSE 1.5 ft
- 9:00 am 40° 15 SSE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 41° 15 SSE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 39° 12 SSE 2.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 37° 8 S 1.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 36° 3 SW 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 39 / 49 °F | 17 mph S | 1.5 ft | 4:00 am · 4:29 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 35 / 41 °F | 16 mph S | 2.3 ft | 4:46 am · 5:12 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 35 / 45 °F | 8 mph WNW | 0.8 ft | 5:36 am · 6:01 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 36 / 46 °F | 15 mph S | 1.8 ft | 6:33 am · 6:57 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 36 / 38 °F | 9 mph S | 1.1 ft | 7:42 am · 8:04 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 35 / 40 °F | 12 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | 9:02 am · 9:21 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 32 / 37 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.4 ft | 10:23 am · 10:35 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 31 / 38 °F | 9 mph S | 1.7 ft | 11:34 am · 11:41 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 37 / 39 °F | 10 mph W | 1.1 ft | 12:32 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 34 / 37 °F | 10 mph WNW | 1.1 ft | 12:37 am · 1:21 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 31 / 35 °F | 8 mph W | 0.9 ft | 1:26 am · 2:03 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 29 / 33 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.9 ft | 2:10 am · 2:41 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 22 / 33 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.0 ft | 2:50 am · 3:16 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 22 / 29 °F | 11 mph S | 2.4 ft | 3:27 am · 3:49 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 35° / 41° 2.3 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 35° / 45° 0.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 36° / 46° 1.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 36° / 38° 1.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 35° / 40° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 32° / 37° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 31° / 38° 1.7 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. 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 (+11.2 °F; normal high: 38 °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 Lakselv
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:08 am
- Full dark 4:58 pm
- Civil dawn 6:20 am
- Civil dusk 3:46 pm
- Solar noon 11:04 am (7° high)
- Daylight 7 h 4 min (−10 min)
- Evening golden hour 12:08 pm
- Full dark 4:58 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,558 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lakselv
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:09–2:09 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 Lakselv
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Rafsbotn34 mi
Lakselv at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,283 people. Coordinates: 70.051° N, 24.972° E.
- It is 52 mi southeast of Hammerfest, the main place in Finnmark. The sun rises 11 min earlier and sets 1 min later than in Hammerfest.
- The nearest tide station, Lakselv, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about LakselvQuestions
What time is high tide today in Lakselv?
Today in Lakselv there are high tides at 4:00 am (10.6 ft) and 4:29 pm (10.9 ft) and low tides at 10:16 am and 10:40 pm. Tide coefficient 96.
What time is sunset today in Lakselv?
At 2:35 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 3:46 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lakselv?
At 7:36 am. First light comes at 5:11 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 12:09–2:09 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Lakselv?
Light rain, from 39 °F to 49 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south (9 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lakselv?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 2.0 s from the south. The water is 41.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lakselv?
The best time to visit Lakselv is in July: highs of 63 °F, about 15 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: Lakselv, in a ©Kartverket tidal zone: the tide at Honningsvåg 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).