Lødingen tides today
- Tide now 8.2 ft ↑ rising · high 2:02 am (11.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 1:50–3:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.0 ft · 47 °F slight · 10.2 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 17 mph · 49 °F from the S, gusts 29 · overcast
- Sun 7:53 am–3:25 pm 7 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 93% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 2:10–3:00 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Lødingen there are high tides at 1:18 am (11.2 ft) and 1:45 pm (11.5 ft) and low tides at 7:31 am and 8:01 pm. Tide coefficient 100. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:02 am. The sun rises at 7:53 am and sets at 3:25 pm: 7 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 12:15 am to 2:15 am and from 12:46 pm to 2:46 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.0 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the south (17 mph). Overcast, 49 °F.
Fishing in Lødingen today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 1:45 pm, coefficient 99
- Major period 12:46–2:46 pm
- Sunset at 3:25 pm, golden hour from 1:30 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.14 inHg in 24 h), fresh onshore wind (19 mph) and some swell (2.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 100 (big spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 pm to 2:50 pm, combines the 1:45 pm high tide, a major period, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure and fresh wind. Also good from 12:20 am to 2:20 am, with the 1:18 am high tide and a major period. Also worth a try from 6:50 am to 8:30 am, with the 7:31 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: pollock, Atlantic cod, haddock and Atlantic wolffish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic wolffish and Atlantic halibut. What you can catch
Beach day in Lødingen
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.3 ft waves
- Cloudy (94% cloud cover)
- Feels like 43 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.10 in)
- Fresh onshore wind (19 mph): blowing sand
- Water at 46 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.3 ft
2.3 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 19 mph
Fresh onshore wind (19 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 7:31 am
Low tide at 7:31 am and 8:01 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:18 am and 1:45 pm. Coefficient 100 (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 Lødingen
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- Bankfjæra 0.2 mi · S
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Tides in Lødingen
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:18 am 11.2 ft · coef. 100
- ▼ Low tide 7:31 am 1.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:45 pm 11.5 ft · coef. 99
- ▼ Low tide 8:01 pm 2.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 16 min to high tide at 2:02 am.
Tide coefficient 100 for the 1:18 am high tide and 99 for the 1:45 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 9.8 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 14 (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 100, 9.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 29, 3.2 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 | 7:53 am · 3:25 pm | High tide 1:18 am · 11.2 ft | Low tide 7:31 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 1:45 pm · 11.5 ft | Low tide 8:01 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 100 | 93% | Major periods 12:15 am · 12:46 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:57 am · 3:21 pm | High tide 2:02 am · 11.0 ft | Low tide 8:12 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 2:28 pm · 11.3 ft | Low tide 8:50 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 96 | 85% | Major periods 1:18 am · 1:51 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:02 am · 3:16 pm | High tide 2:50 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 8:57 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 3:13 pm · 10.8 ft | Low tide 9:48 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 87 | 76% | Major periods 2:23 am · 2:55 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:06 am · 3:12 pm | High tide 3:43 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 9:52 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 4:04 pm · 10.3 ft | Low tide 10:57 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 74 | 66% | Major periods 3:26 am · 3:56 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 8:10 am · 3:08 pm | High tide 4:42 am · 9.2 ft | Low tide 11:05 am · 4.1 ft | High tide 5:02 pm · 9.6 ft | — | Coef. 61 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:25 am · 4:53 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:15 am · 3:03 pm | Low tide 12:14 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 5:52 am · 8.6 ft | Low tide 12:33 pm · 4.4 ft | High tide 6:14 pm · 9.2 ft | Coef. 51 | 43% | Major periods 5:19 am · 5:45 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:19 am · 2:59 pm | Low tide 1:30 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 7:17 am · 8.4 ft | Low tide 1:55 pm · 4.4 ft | High tide 7:38 pm · 9.1 ft | Coef. 52 | 33% | Major periods 6:09 am · 6:33 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 Lødingen station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Lødingen. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service (https://www.kartverket.no): tidal zone 313 (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 (0 min) and height factor (0.97) to the harmonic constants of Narvik in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Lødingen
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 Wednesday 28: 3.0 ft with a period of 6 s, from the southwest (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 warmer than normal for late October (+1.0 °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 11:47 pm (local time).
Diving in Lødingen today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (7:31 am): little current from 7:00 am to 8:00 am
- 0.5 ft swell at 8 s from the southwest: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 1:18 am (1:00–1:33 am), low tide 7:31 am (7:00–8:00 am), high tide 1:45 pm (1:30–2:00 pm) and low tide 8:01 pm (7:30–8:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.27 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 45.7–46.9 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 4:29 pm. Waning gibbous (93%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:50 am to 8:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak 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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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 Lødingen
Now in Lødingen
- Low / high
- 44 / 49 °F
- Rain
- 0.38 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 90%
- Humidity
- 59%
- Dew pointDew point
- 35 °F
- Visibility
- 25 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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: +0.66 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 | Overcast | Light rain | Light rain | Light rain | Light showers | Light showers | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 46° | 46° | 45° | 45° | 48° | 48° | 48° | 48° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NE | 4 ENE | 3 SE | 3 ENE | 15 SSW | 19 SSW | 8 S | 14 S |
| Gusts | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 34 | 13 | 23 |
| Waves | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.04 in | 0.02 in | 0.03 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in |
- 12:00 am 49° 17 S 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 14 S 2.2 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 16 SSW 2.3 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 13 S 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 48° 13 S 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 46° 10 SSW 2.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 46° 5 S 1.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 2 SSE 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 44 / 49 °F | 19 mph S | 3.0 ft | 1:18 am · 1:45 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 49 °F | 17 mph S | 2.3 ft | 2:02 am · 2:28 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 47 °F | 10 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | 2:50 am · 3:13 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 51 °F | 23 mph SSW | 2.4 ft | 3:43 am · 4:04 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 45 °F | 17 mph SW | 1.7 ft | 4:42 am · 5:02 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 38 / 43 °F | 13 mph SW | 1.8 ft | 5:52 am · 6:14 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 33 / 37 °F | 9 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | 7:17 am · 7:38 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 35 / 45 °F | 9 mph SW | 1.9 ft | 8:39 am · 8:53 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 41 / 45 °F | 10 mph WSW | 3.0 ft | 9:41 am · 9:50 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 36 / 45 °F | 10 mph W | 3.1 ft | 10:30 am · 10:38 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 35 / 43 °F | 17 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | 11:13 am · 11:21 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 31 / 40 °F | 18 mph NW | — | 11:52 am | |
| Mon 9 | 30 / 36 °F | 8 mph S | — | 12:02 am · 12:29 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 37 / 41 °F | 10 mph S | — | 12:40 am · 1:04 pm |
- Thu 29 Light showers 46° / 49° 2.3 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 44° / 47° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 45° / 51° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 42° / 45° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 38° / 43° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 33° / 37° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 35° / 45° 1.9 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 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 (+6.3 °F; normal high: 43 °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 11:47 pm (local time).
The sun in Lødingen
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:42 am
- Full dark 5:36 pm
- Civil dawn 6:49 am
- Civil dusk 4:29 pm
- Solar noon 11:40 am (8° high)
- Daylight 7 h 32 min (−8 min)
- Evening golden hour 1:30 pm
- Full dark 5:36 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,948 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lødingen
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:15–2:15 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:46–2:46 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 Lødingen
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Gjestekai 0.3 mi
- Jetty 0.3 mi
- Lilleøyvalen 6.8 mi
- Djupvalen 7.0 mi
- Rinbøvalen 7.6 mi
- Jetty 8.3 mi
- Jetty 8.9 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.85 mi from shore and 0 ft at 1.9 mi.
From the shoreline (1.8 mi from Lødingen) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.85 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.9 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.9 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.9 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.85 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1.9 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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) 1.9 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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
Rotvær Lighthouse 3.4 mi southwest
- Light
- Light that goes dark once every 6 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Oc WRG 6s
- Range
- 13 nautical miles (15 mi)
- Light height
- 72 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 43 ft
- Built
- 1914
Other lighthouses nearby: Barøy Lighthouse (4.7 mi southeast).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near LødingenTides nearby
- Ramsund14 mi
- Fjelldal17 mi
- Evenskjer19 mi
- Sigerfjord20 mi
- Ballangen22 mi
- Lidaláddi23 mi
- Kjøpsvik24 mi
- Strand24 mi
- Sortland25 mi
- Oppeid25 mi
Lødingen at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,976 people. Coordinates: 68.414° N, 15.996° E.
- It is 36 mi west of Narvik, the main place in Nordland. The sun rises 6 min later and sets 6 min later than in Narvik.
- The nearest tide station, Lødingen, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Lødingen Hamn (0.2 mi).
Questions about LødingenQuestions
What time is high tide today in Lødingen?
Today in Lødingen there are high tides at 1:18 am (11.2 ft) and 1:45 pm (11.5 ft) and low tides at 7:31 am and 8:01 pm. Tide coefficient 100.
What time is sunset today in Lødingen?
At 3:25 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 4:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lødingen?
At 7:57 am. First light comes at 5:45 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 12:15–2:15 am, Major 12:46–2:46 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Lødingen?
Light showers, from 44 °F to 49 °F, with a moderate breeze from the south (17 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lødingen?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.0 ft waves with a period of 10.2 s from the southwest. The water is 46.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lødingen?
The best time to visit Lødingen is in July: highs of 61 °F, about 15 rainy days a month and 10 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: Lødingen, in a ©Kartverket tidal zone: the tide at Narvik 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).