Molde tides today
- Tide now 6.8 ft ↑ rising · high 12:28 am (7.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–4:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 51 °F smooth · 4.5 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 51 °F from the SW, gusts 24 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:55 am–4:35 pm 8 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 3:28 pm waning gibbous · rises at 3:28 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:20–1:40 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Molde there is high tide at 12:03 pm (7.9 ft) and low tides at 6:00 am and 6:20 pm. Tide coefficient 97. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:28 am. The sun rises at 7:55 am and sets at 4:35 pm: 8 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 3:28 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:52 am to 2:52 am and from 1:23 pm to 3:23 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southwest (8 mph). Partly cloudy, 51 °F.
Fishing in Molde today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:23–3:23 pm
- Minor period 2:58–3:58 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:35 pm, golden hour from 3:20 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.51 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (1.2 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, 3:20 pm to 4:00 pm, combines a major period, moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:00 am to 12:40 am, with the 11:44 pm high tide, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 5:20 pm to 7:20 pm, with the 6:20 pm low tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, pollack, whiting and pollock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: haddock and European hake. What you can catch
Beach day in Molde
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- Cloudy (84% cloud cover)
- Feels like 47 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.03 in)
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph): choppy water
- Water at 51 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 51 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate onshore wind (16 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:00 am
Low tide at 6:00 am and 6:20 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:03 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 Molde
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Tides in Molde
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:00 am 1.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:03 pm 7.9 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 6:20 pm 1.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 35 min to high tide at 12:28 am.
Tide coefficient 97 for the 12:03 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.3 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 (8.1 ft) and the lowest, on July 16 (0.4 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, 6.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 29, 1.8 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 | 7:55 am · 4:35 pm | Low tide 6:00 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 12:03 pm · 7.9 ft | Low tide 6:20 pm · 1.6 ft | — | Coef. 97 | 93% | Major periods 12:52 am · 1:23 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:58 am · 4:32 pm | High tide 12:28 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 6:42 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 12:45 pm · 7.7 ft | Low tide 7:08 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 95 | 85% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:28 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:01 am · 4:28 pm | High tide 1:17 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 7:28 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 1:31 pm · 7.5 ft | Low tide 8:05 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 86 | 76% | Major periods 3:00 am · 3:32 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:03 am · 4:25 pm | High tide 2:13 am · 7.0 ft | Low tide 8:23 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 2:24 pm · 7.1 ft | Low tide 9:13 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 73 | 66% | Major periods 4:03 am · 4:33 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:06 am · 4:22 pm | High tide 3:20 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 9:31 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 3:30 pm · 6.8 ft | Low tide 10:34 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 61 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:30 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:09 am · 4:19 pm | High tide 4:39 am · 6.1 ft | Low tide 10:51 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 4:53 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 11:56 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 52 | 43% | Major periods 5:56 am · 6:21 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:12 am · 4:16 pm | High tide 6:10 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 12:13 pm · 3.4 ft | High tide 6:20 pm · 6.6 ft | — | Coef. 53 | 33% | Major periods 6:46 am · 7:09 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 Molde station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Molde. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Kristiansund reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service (https://www.kartverket.no): tidal zone 57 (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 (-2 min) and height factor (0.98) to the harmonic constants of Kristiansund in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Molde
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
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 4 s, from the west (slight).
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 10:53 pm (local time).
Diving in Molde today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:03 pm): little current from 11:48 am to 12:20 pm
- 0.9 ft swell at 5 s from the west: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 6:00 am (5:40–6:20 am), high tide 12:03 pm (11:48 am–12:20 pm) and low tide 6:20 pm (6:00–6:50 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 51.1 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:23 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 3:28 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 1:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with 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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Weather in Molde
Now in Molde
- Low / high
- 50 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.05 in · 75%
- Clouds
- 83%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 23 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.53 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Light showers | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 53° | 52° | 51° | 51° | 52° | 52° | 52° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 16 SSW | 15 SSW | 13 SSW | 12 SSW | 14 SSW | 6 SW | 6 SSW | 9 SW |
| Gusts | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 36 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 51° 12 WSW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 17 WSW 1.8 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 20 WSW 2.1 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 24 WSW 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 51° 22 WSW 2.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 52° 19 WSW 2.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 16 W 2.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 15 W 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 50 / 54 °F | 16 mph SSW | 1.6 ft | 12:03 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 51 / 53 °F | 24 mph WSW | 2.3 ft | 12:28 am · 12:45 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 55 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.6 ft | 1:17 am · 1:31 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 52 °F | 4 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | 2:13 am · 2:24 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 50 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | 3:20 am · 3:30 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 44 / 49 °F | 9 mph W | 1.9 ft | 4:39 am · 4:53 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 49 °F | 10 mph W | 1.8 ft | 6:10 am · 6:20 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 49 °F | 11 mph WSW | 1.8 ft | 7:27 am · 7:32 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 51 °F | 9 mph SW | 1.5 ft | 8:24 am · 8:27 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 50 °F | 11 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | 9:08 am · 9:13 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 50 °F | 13 mph SW | 7.3 ft | 9:46 am · 9:54 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 46 °F | 13 mph WNW | 7.9 ft | 10:21 am · 10:31 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 40 °F | 5 mph E | 7.0 ft | 10:54 am · 11:08 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 39 / 42 °F | 4 mph E | 3.0 ft | 11:27 am · 11:44 pm |
- Thu 29 Light showers 51° / 53° 2.3 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 51° / 55° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 50° / 52° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 46° / 50° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 44° / 49° 1.9 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 48° / 49° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 48° / 49° 1.8 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 wind tomorrow. 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 (+9.4 °F; normal high: 44 °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 10:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Molde
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:12 am
- Full dark 6:17 pm
- Civil dawn 7:06 am
- Civil dusk 5:23 pm
- Solar noon 12:15 pm (14° high)
- Daylight 8 h 40 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:20 pm
- Full dark 6:17 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,348 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Molde
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:52–2:52 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:23–3:23 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:41–1:41 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 2:58–3:58 pm Minor · moonrise · medium 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 Molde
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Østre torgpiren 0.1 mi
- Vestre torgpiren 0.1 mi
- Sjøbadpiren 0.1 mi
- Reknes Gjestehavn 0.4 mi
- Elvemoloen 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Marina 6.5 mi
- Marina 8.8 mi
- Sportsfiskebutikken 0.6 mi
- Molde båthavnlag 1.6 mi
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 550 ft from shore.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep410 ft
- 33 ft deep550 ft
- 66 ft deep850 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 550 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. 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 550 ft and 66 ft at 850 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) 1.3 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 MoldeTides nearby
- Sylte6.9 mi
- Vestnes8.1 mi
- Elnesvågen8.1 mi
- Tornes8.3 mi
- Røvika8.3 mi
- Nesjestranda9.1 mi
- Sølsnes10 mi
- Hjelset11 mi
- Tomra13 mi
- Bud14 mi
Molde at a glance
- Town or city of about 22,410 people. Coordinates: 62.738° N, 7.159° E.
- It is 37 mi northeast of Ålesund, the main place in Møre og Romsdal. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 5 min earlier than in Ålesund.
- The nearest tide station, Molde, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about MoldeQuestions
What time is high tide today in Molde?
Today in Molde there is high tide at 12:03 pm (7.9 ft) and low tides at 6:00 am and 6:20 pm. Tide coefficient 97.
What time is sunset today in Molde?
At 4:35 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:23 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Molde?
At 7:58 am. First light comes at 6:15 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 12:52–2:52 am, Minor 12:41–1:41 pm, Major 1:23–3:23 pm, Minor 2:58–3:58 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Molde?
Light showers, from 50 °F to 54 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southwest (8 mph) and a 75% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Molde?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 4.5 s from the west-southwest. The water is 51.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Molde?
The best time to visit Molde is in July: highs of 62 °F, about 16 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: Molde, in a ©Kartverket tidal zone: the tide at Kristiansund 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).