Vardø tides today
- Tide now 11.0 ft ↓ falling · low 12:41 pm (1.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 12:50–1:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.3 ft · 47 °F slight · 4.7 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 19 mph · 45 °F from the SW, gusts 35 · partly cloudy
- Surf today 1.4–2.2 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 6:01–10:00 am
- Sun 7:15 am–2:03 pm 6 h 48 min of daylight
- Moon 85% waning gibbous
Today in Vardø there are high tides at 6:22 am (11.0 ft) and 6:49 pm (11.4 ft) and low tides at 12:24 am and 12:41 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:41 pm. The sun rises at 7:15 am and sets at 2:03 pm: 6 h 48 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 12:15 am to 2:15 am and from 12:48 pm to 2:48 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.3 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the southwest (19 mph). Partly cloudy, 45 °F.
Fishing in Vardø today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 12:41 pm
- Major period 12:48–2:48 pm
- Sunset at 2:03 pm, golden hour from 11:04 am
- Rising pressure (+0.11 inHg in 24 h), fresh offshore wind (22 mph) and some swell (3.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 pm to 1:40 pm, combines the 12:41 pm low tide, a major period, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure and fresh wind. Also worth a try from 12:20 am to 1:20 am, with the 12:24 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 6:00 am to 7:20 am, with the 6:22 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with fresh wind.
Species with the most records nearby: haddock, Atlantic cod, pollock and European plaice. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European plaice and whiting. What you can catch
Beach day in Vardø
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 3.9 ft waves
- Low tide at 12:41 pm: more sand
- Feels like 35 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh offshore wind (23 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 47 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.9 ft
3.9 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 23 mph
Fresh offshore wind (23 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 12:41 pm
Low tide at 12:24 am and 12:41 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:22 am and 6:49 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 Vardø
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Vardø.
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Tides in Vardø
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:24 am 2.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:22 am 11.0 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Next low tide 12:41 pm 1.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:49 pm 11.4 ft · coef. 90
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 13 min to low tide at 12:41 pm.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 6:22 am high tide and 90 for the 6:49 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 9.6 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 (11.8 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 came from October 27 to 28 (coefficient 96, 10.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 36, 3.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:15 am · 2:03 pm | Low tide 12:24 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 6:22 am · 11.0 ft | Low tide 12:41 pm · 1.9 ft | High tide 6:49 pm · 11.4 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 12:15 am · 12:48 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:20 am · 1:57 pm | Low tide 1:11 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 7:12 am · 10.6 ft | Low tide 1:29 pm · 2.4 ft | High tide 7:38 pm · 11.0 ft | Coef. 87 | 76% | Major periods 1:20 am · 1:52 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:25 am · 1:52 pm | Low tide 2:04 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 8:10 am · 10.1 ft | Low tide 2:23 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 8:34 pm · 10.5 ft | Coef. 77 | 66% | Major periods 2:23 am · 2:53 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 7:30 am · 1:47 pm | Low tide 3:04 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 9:18 am · 9.6 ft | Low tide 3:25 pm · 3.7 ft | High tide 9:40 pm · 10.0 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 3:22 am · 3:50 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:35 am · 1:42 pm | Low tide 4:13 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 10:37 am · 9.3 ft | Low tide 4:38 pm · 4.2 ft | High tide 10:53 pm · 9.7 ft | Coef. 59 | 43% | Major periods 4:17 am · 4:42 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:40 am · 1:37 pm | Low tide 5:28 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 11:56 am · 9.2 ft | Low tide 5:57 pm · 4.3 ft | — | Coef. 57 | 33% | Major periods 5:07 am · 5:30 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:46 am · 1:31 pm | High tide 12:07 am · 9.7 ft | Low tide 6:41 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 1:07 pm · 9.5 ft | Low tide 7:10 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 61 | 23% | Major periods 5:53 am · 6:16 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 Vardø station (Kartverket), 0.3 mi from Vardø. 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 Vardø
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.7 ft
- Significant3.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Offshore wind. The coast faces east 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: 4.2 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north-northwest (moderate).
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 46.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.8 °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 6:28 am (local time).
Surf in Vardø today
Surf today
Poor- 1.4–2.2 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.5 ft swell at 7 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 12:41 pm)
- Light: First light 6:01 am · sunrise 7:15 am · sunset 2:03 pm · last light 3:16 pm
- Tide: low 12:24 am (2.3 ft), high 6:22 am (11.0 ft), low 12:41 pm (1.9 ft) and high 6:49 pm (11.4 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 47.1 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 42 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:01 am to 10:00 am, has 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 Vardø today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:41 pm): little current from 12:20 pm to 1:00 pm
- 3.7 ft surface waves
- Fresh offshore wind (22 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.6 mph current toward the north (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:24 am (12:00–12:40 am), high tide 6:22 am (6:00–6:40 am), low tide 12:41 pm (12:20–1:00 pm) and high tide 6:49 pm (6:30–7:10 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 47.1 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 3:16 pm. Waning gibbous (85%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 1:40 pm, combines slack water at low tide and the sun high, though with fresh wind and current. Also worth a look from 7:10 am to 8:00 am, with weak current, though with tidal current and fresh wind.
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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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 Vardø
Now in Vardø
- Low / high
- 42 / 46 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 23%
- Clouds
- 51%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- 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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.47 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 | Clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 45° | 44° | 44° | 45° | 44° | 44° | 44° | 44° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 WSW | 18 SW | 19 SW | 21 SW | 22 SW | 21 SW | 18 SW | 9 WSW |
| Gusts | 18 | 28 | 37 | 35 | 37 | 36 | 31 | 19 |
| Waves | 2.6 ft | 2.7 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.0 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 |
- 6:00 am 44° 19 SW 3.2 ft
- 9:00 am 45° 21 SW 3.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 44° 22 SW 3.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 44° 21 SW 3.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 44° 18 SW 3.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 44° 9 WSW 3.0 ft
- 12:00 am 42° 6 WSW 2.3 ft
- 3:00 am 41° 4 NW 1.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 42 / 46 °F | 23 mph SW | 3.9 ft | 6:22 am · 6:49 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 41 / 46 °F | 18 mph NW | 2.4 ft | 7:12 am · 7:38 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 44 °F | 23 mph WSW | 3.7 ft | 8:10 am · 8:34 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 43 °F | 17 mph SW | 2.6 ft | 9:18 am · 9:40 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 40 °F | 18 mph WSW | 2.9 ft | 10:37 am · 10:53 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 35 / 40 °F | 21 mph NW | 4.2 ft | 11:56 am | |
| Wed 4 | 35 / 36 °F | 21 mph W | 3.9 ft | 12:07 am · 1:07 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 36 / 41 °F | 22 mph WSW | 4.1 ft | 1:13 am · 2:07 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 36 / 40 °F | 20 mph WNW | 4.1 ft | 2:10 am · 2:56 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 34 / 36 °F | 19 mph WNW | 3.0 ft | 3:00 am · 3:39 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 35 / 39 °F | 22 mph NE | 3.7 ft | 3:45 am · 4:17 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 39 °F | 27 mph NNE | 6.0 ft | 4:26 am · 4:53 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 32 / 37 °F | 17 mph W | 4.1 ft | 5:04 am · 5:27 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 34 / 36 °F | 18 mph SSW | 3.1 ft | 5:41 am · 6:01 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 41° / 46° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 41° / 44° 3.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 40° / 43° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 39° / 40° 2.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 35° / 40° 4.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 35° / 36° 3.9 ft
- Thu 5 Snow 36° / 41° 4.1 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 (+7.0 °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 6:28 am (local time).
The sun in Vardø
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:47 am
- Full dark 4:30 pm
- Civil dawn 6:01 am
- Civil dusk 3:16 pm
- Solar noon 10:39 am (6° high)
- Daylight 6 h 48 min (−10 min)
- Evening golden hour 11:04 am
- Full dark 4:30 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,640 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Vardø
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:15–2:15 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:48–2:48 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 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 Vardø
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 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Vardø) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep70 ft
- 33 ft deep130 ft
- 66 ft deep500 ft
- 164 ft deep0.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 54 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 500 ft from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Vardø Lighthouse 1.7 mi northeast
- Light
- A white flash every 30 s · Fl W 30s
- Range
- 23 nautical miles (26 mi)
- Light height
- 253 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 66 ft
- Built
- 1896
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near VardøTides nearby
- Vestervågen0.3 mi
- Svartnes2.0 mi
- Smellror2.3 mi
- Kiberg6.4 mi
- Indre Kiberg7.6 mi
- Kramvik9.3 mi
- Langbunes13 mi
- Komagvær16 mi
- Skallelv22 mi
- Båtsfjord37 mi
Vardø at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,875 people. Coordinates: 70.370° N, 31.111° E.
- It is 172 mi east of Hammerfest, the main place in Finnmark. The sun rises 33 min earlier and sets 27 min earlier than in Hammerfest.
- The nearest tide station, Vardø, is 0.3 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Vestervågen (0.3 mi).
Questions about VardøQuestions
What time is high tide today in Vardø?
Today in Vardø there are high tides at 6:22 am (11.0 ft) and 6:49 pm (11.4 ft) and low tides at 12:24 am and 12:41 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Vardø?
At 2:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 3:16 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Vardø?
At 7:20 am. First light comes at 4:51 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 12:15–2:15 am, Major 12:48–2:48 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Vardø?
Overcast, from 42 °F to 46 °F, with a fresh breeze from the southwest (19 mph) and a 23% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Vardø?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.3 ft waves with a period of 4.7 s from the southwest. The water is 47.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Vardø?
The best time to visit Vardø is in July: highs of 54 °F, about 11 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: Vardø 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).