Ålesund tides today
- Tide now 7.3 ft ↓ falling · low 6:35 am (1.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:20–4:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.2 ft · 53 °F moderate · 8.4 s from the west
- Wind · air 25 mph · 51 °F from the SW, gusts 46 · partly cloudy
- Sun 8:00 am–4:37 pm 8 h 36 min of daylight
- Moon 85% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 11:40 am–1:50 pm fair day · 4/10
Today in Ålesund there are high tides at 12:19 am (7.4 ft) and 12:37 pm (7.2 ft) and low tides at 6:35 am and 7:00 pm. Tide coefficient 94. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:35 am. The sun rises at 8:00 am and sets at 4:37 pm: 8 h 36 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:00 am to 4:00 am and from 2:32 pm to 4:32 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 5.2 ft waves. There's a strong breeze from the southwest (25 mph). Partly cloudy, 51 °F.
Fishing in Ålesund today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:32–4:32 pm
- Sunset at 4:37 pm, golden hour from 3:23 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.44 inHg in 24 h), moderate cross-shore wind (14 mph) and some swell (4.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 94 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:20 pm to 4:30 pm, combines a major period, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, pollack, pollock and ballan wrasse. October is one of the months when these are seen most: haddock and European hake. What you can catch
Beach day in Ålesund
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (94% cloud cover)
- Feels like 45 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.11 in)
- Fresh cross-shore wind (24 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 4.9 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.9 ft
4.9 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 53 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 24 mph
Fresh cross-shore wind (24 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 6:35 am
Low tide at 6:35 am and 7:00 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:19 am and 12:37 pm. Coefficient 94 (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 Ålesund
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- Parrvika 0.9 mi · S
- Parking
- Tueneset 1.9 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Sandviksfjøra 2.4 mi · S
- Gjerdesanden 3.8 mi · NW
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Ålesund
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:19 am 7.4 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Next low tide 6:35 am 1.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:37 pm 7.2 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 7:00 pm 1.8 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 40 min to low tide at 6:35 am.
Tide coefficient 94 for the 12:19 am high tide and 91 for the 12:37 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 5.5 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 October 27 (7.5 ft) and the lowest, on July 17 (0.3 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 99, 6.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 30, 1.6 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 | 8:00 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 12:19 am · 7.4 ft | Low tide 6:35 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 12:37 pm · 7.2 ft | Low tide 7:00 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 94 | 85% | Major periods 2:00 am · 2:32 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:03 am · 4:34 pm | High tide 1:11 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 7:24 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 1:23 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 7:56 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 85 | 76% | Major periods 3:04 am · 3:36 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:06 am · 4:31 pm | High tide 2:11 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 8:20 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 2:17 pm · 6.6 ft | Low tide 9:04 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 73 | 66% | Major periods 4:07 am · 4:37 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:09 am · 4:28 pm | High tide 3:20 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 9:28 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 3:24 pm · 6.3 ft | Low tide 10:21 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 61 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:12 am · 4:25 pm | High tide 4:42 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 10:46 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 4:46 pm · 6.1 ft | Low tide 11:43 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 52 | 43% | Major periods 6:00 am · 6:25 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:15 am · 4:22 pm | High tide 6:13 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 12:09 pm · 3.4 ft | High tide 6:12 pm · 6.2 ft | — | Coef. 53 | 33% | Major periods 6:50 am · 7:13 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:18 am · 4:19 pm | Low tide 12:59 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 7:28 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 1:21 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 7:23 pm · 6.4 ft | Coef. 60 | 23% | Major periods 7:36 am · 7:58 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 Ålesund station (Kartverket), 0.2 mi from Ålesund. 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 Ålesund
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.6 ft
- Significant5.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 5.4 ft with a period of 8 s, from the west (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 about normal for late October.
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 12:55 am (local time).
Diving in Ålesund today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (12:37 pm): little current from 12:10 pm to 1:10 pm
- 3.5 ft swell at 8 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Fresh cross-shore wind (23 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:19 am (12:00–12:50 am), low tide 6:35 am (6:10–7:10 am), high tide 12:37 pm (12:10–1:10 pm) and low tide 7:00 pm (6:30–7:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 3.8 ft at 9 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 52.7 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:25 pm. Waning gibbous (85%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 1:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and fresh wind. Also worth a look from 2:50 pm to 4:40 pm, with weak current, though with tidal current, some swell and moderate 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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- Nerland Jr. 0.7 mi
- Haroyfjord 1.1 mi
- Giske dyrefredningsområde 4.9 mi
- Giske dyrelivsfredning 5.2 mi
- Blindheimsvik dyrefredningsområde 5.6 mi
- Synesvågen naturreservat 6.5 mi
- Roaldsand dyrefredningsområde 6.8 mi
- Rørvikvågen dyrefredningsområde 7.3 mi
- Ålesund dykkersenter 0.1 mi
- Even Nygård 0.2 mi
- Ålesund Sportsdykkerklubb 1.3 mi
- Southern Ocean Dive Tours 6.9 mi
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.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Ålesund
Now in Ålesund
- Low / high
- 51 / 55 °F
- Rain
- 0.20 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 76%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 21 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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: +0.48 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 | Light showers | Light showers | Overcast | Overcast | Light rain |
| Temperature | 51° | 51° | 51° | 51° | 52° | 53° | 53° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 26 SW | 24 SW | 23 SW | 23 WSW | 20 WSW | 16 WSW | 14 WSW | 11 WSW |
| Gusts | 46 | 42 | 44 | 50 | 50 | 41 | 34 | 30 |
| Waves | 5.1 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.3 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 51° 26 SW 5.1 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 24 SW 5.3 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 23 SW 5.3 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 23 WSW 5.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 52° 20 WSW 5.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 53° 16 WSW 4.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 14 WSW 4.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 11 WSW 3.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 51 / 55 °F | 26 mph SW | 5.4 ft | 12:19 am · 12:37 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 55 °F | 7 mph SSW | 3.5 ft | 1:11 am · 1:23 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 52 °F | 4 mph ESE | 2.3 ft | 2:11 am · 2:17 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 51 °F | 6 mph WNW | 2.7 ft | 3:20 am · 3:24 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 51 °F | 13 mph WSW | 3.7 ft | 4:42 am · 4:46 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 50 °F | 14 mph W | 3.6 ft | 6:13 am · 6:12 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 50 °F | 15 mph SW | 3.7 ft | 7:28 am · 7:23 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 52 °F | 14 mph SW | 3.6 ft | 8:24 am · 8:19 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 48 / 50 °F | 14 mph SW | 2.6 ft | 9:08 am · 9:06 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 49 °F | 20 mph SW | 3.5 ft | 9:46 am · 9:47 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 48 °F | 19 mph NW | 3.6 ft | 10:20 am · 10:26 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 42 °F | 6 mph SSE | 2.1 ft | 10:52 am · 11:02 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 45 °F | 5 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | 11:23 am · 11:38 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 36 / 40 °F | 4 mph E | 1.2 ft | 11:53 am |
- Fri 30 Light rain 51° / 55° 3.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 50° / 52° 2.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 47° / 51° 2.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 46° / 51° 3.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 49° / 50° 3.6 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 48° / 50° 3.7 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 49° / 52° 3.6 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+7.9 °F; normal high: 47 °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 12:55 am (local time).
The sun in Ålesund
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:18 am
- Full dark 6:19 pm
- Civil dawn 7:12 am
- Civil dusk 5:25 pm
- Solar noon 12:19 pm (14° high)
- Daylight 8 h 36 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:23 pm
- Full dark 6:19 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,963 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ålesund
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:00–4:00 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:32–4:32 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 Ålesund
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 3.8 mi
- Jetty 4.3 mi
- Jetty 5.8 mi
- Jetty 8.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Marina 0.1 mi
- Aspevågen Marina AS 0.9 mi
- Voldsdalsvågen Marina 0.9 mi
- Fuel dock 0.0 mi
- MH24 Ålesund 1.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 70 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1,000 ft.
From the shoreline (0.25 mi from Ålesund) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep40 ft
- 33 ft deep70 ft
- 66 ft deep140 ft
- 164 ft deep1,000 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 114 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 70 ft and 66 ft at 140 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) 1.6 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Ålesund Lighthouse 0.2 mi northwest
Other lighthouses nearby: Høgsteinen Lighthouse (4.0 mi west), Alnes Lighthouse (6.1 mi west).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ÅlesundTides nearby
- Skarbøvik1.4 mi
- Langevåg2.5 mi
- Nordstranda3.0 mi
- Myklebost5.0 mi
- Alnes5.8 mi
- Brandal6.8 mi
- Roald7.7 mi
- Årset8.1 mi
- Hareid8.1 mi
- Austnes12 mi
Ålesund at a glance
- Town or city of about 52,626 people. Coordinates: 62.472° N, 6.155° E.
- The nearest tide station, Ålesund, is 0.2 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Volsdalsvågen Marina (0.9 mi), Nørvevika (1.6 mi), Tueneset (1.9 mi), Gåseidvika (3.2 mi).
Questions about ÅlesundQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ålesund?
Today in Ålesund there are high tides at 12:19 am (7.4 ft) and 12:37 pm (7.2 ft) and low tides at 6:35 am and 7:00 pm. Tide coefficient 94.
What time is sunset today in Ålesund?
At 4:37 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ålesund?
At 8:03 am. First light comes at 6:21 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 2:00–4:00 am, Major 2:32–4:32 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Ålesund?
Light showers, from 51 °F to 55 °F, with a strong breeze from the southwest (25 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ålesund?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.2 ft waves with a period of 8.4 s from the west. The water is 52.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ålesund?
The best time to visit Ålesund is from July to August: highs of 59 °F, about 16 rainy days a month and 6 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: Ålesund 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).