Sortland tides today
- Tide now 7.1 ft ↑ rising · high 2:07 am (7.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.6 ft · 44 °F slight · 3.8 s from the south
- Wind · air 23 mph · 48 °F from the SSW, gusts 42 · overcast
- Sun 8:02 am–3:21 pm 7 h 19 min of daylight
- Moon 85% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 2:30–3:10 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Sortland there are high tides at 2:07 am (7.8 ft) and 2:28 pm (7.8 ft) and low tides at 8:20 am and 8:46 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:07 am. The sun rises at 8:02 am and sets at 3:21 pm: 7 h 19 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 1:21 am to 3:21 am and from 1:53 pm to 3:53 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.6 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the south-southwest (23 mph). Overcast, 48 °F.
Fishing in Sortland today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 2:28 pm, coefficient 91
- Major period 1:53–3:53 pm
- Sunset at 3:21 pm, golden hour from 1:18 pm
- Steady pressure (29.59 inHg), light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 95 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:30 pm, combines the 2:28 pm high tide, a major period, sunset and some swell. Also worth a try from 7:20 am to 9:20 am, with the 8:20 am low tide, sunrise and some swell, though with fresh wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, pollock, haddock and Atlantic halibut. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic halibut and whiting. What you can catch
Beach day in Sortland
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- Low tide at 8:20 am: more sand
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 40 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.04 in)
- Fresh offshore wind (18 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 44 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 18 mph
Fresh offshore wind (18 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 8:20 am
Low tide at 8:20 am and 8:46 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:07 am and 2:28 pm. Coefficient 95 (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 Sortland
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Sortland.
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Tides in Sortland
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 2:07 am 7.8 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 8:20 am 1.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:28 pm 7.8 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 8:46 pm 1.8 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 21 min to high tide at 2:07 am.
Tide coefficient 95 for the 2:07 am high tide and 91 for the 2:28 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.1 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 (8.2 ft) and the lowest, on July 17 (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 27 to 28 (coefficient 99, 6.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 30, 2.3 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 | 8:02 am · 3:21 pm | High tide 2:07 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 8:20 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 2:28 pm · 7.8 ft | Low tide 8:46 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 95 | 85% | Major periods 1:21 am · 1:53 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:06 am · 3:16 pm | High tide 2:55 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 9:05 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 3:14 pm · 7.5 ft | Low tide 9:39 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 86 | 76% | Major periods 2:26 am · 2:58 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:11 am · 3:12 pm | High tide 3:51 am · 7.0 ft | Low tide 9:58 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 4:08 pm · 7.1 ft | Low tide 10:42 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 74 | 66% | Major periods 3:29 am · 3:59 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 8:15 am · 3:07 pm | High tide 4:57 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 11:01 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 5:14 pm · 6.8 ft | Low tide 11:58 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:28 am · 4:55 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:20 am · 3:03 pm | High tide 6:20 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 12:21 pm · 3.4 ft | High tide 6:35 pm · 6.6 ft | — | Coef. 53 | 43% | Major periods 5:22 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:24 am · 2:59 pm | Low tide 1:22 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 7:47 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 1:46 pm · 3.4 ft | High tide 7:58 pm · 6.6 ft | Coef. 53 | 33% | Major periods 6:12 am · 6:35 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:29 am · 2:54 pm | Low tide 2:38 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 9:01 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 3:00 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 9:07 pm · 6.8 ft | Coef. 60 | 23% | Major periods 6:58 am · 7:20 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 Sortland station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Sortland. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Andenes reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service (https://www.kartverket.no): tidal zone 698 (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) to the harmonic constants of Andenes in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Sortland
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces north 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 5.9 ft with a period of 7 s, from the north-northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 4.3 °F more 2 days ago 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water colder than normal for late October (−3.2 °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 12:46 am (local time).
Diving in Sortland today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (2:28 pm): little current from 2:10 pm to 2:50 pm
- 2.0 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 2:07 am (1:50–2:30 am), low tide 8:20 am (8:00–8:40 am), high tide 2:28 pm (2:10–2:50 pm) and low tide 8:46 pm (8:20–9:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 2.7 ft) and rain (0.35 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 44.4 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 4:26 pm. Waning gibbous (85%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 3:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Sortland.
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Weather in Sortland
Now in Sortland
- Low / high
- 46 / 48 °F
- Rain
- 0.15 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 21 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- 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 (0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.63 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 rain | Light rain | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 47° | 48° | 47° | 47° | 48° | 47° | 47° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 21 SSW | 23 SSW | 20 SSW | 18 S | 17 S | 11 S | 3 SSE | 3 SE |
| Gusts | 39 | 44 | 41 | 37 | 30 | 28 | 11 | 5 |
| Waves | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 47° 21 SSW 2.6 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 23 SSW 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 20 SSW 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 18 S 2.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 48° 17 S 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 47° 11 S 2.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 47° 3 SSE 1.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 3 SE 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 46 / 48 °F | 23 mph S | 2.6 ft | 2:07 am · 2:28 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 48 °F | 8 mph S | 2.0 ft | 2:55 am · 3:14 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 44 / 51 °F | 15 mph SSW | 3.1 ft | 3:51 am · 4:08 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 46 °F | 10 mph SW | 4.4 ft | 4:57 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 38 / 43 °F | 16 mph WSW | 4.8 ft | 6:20 am · 6:35 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 34 / 37 °F | 9 mph WNW | 5.9 ft | 7:47 am · 7:58 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 36 / 46 °F | 12 mph SW | 5.1 ft | 9:01 am · 9:07 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 46 °F | 14 mph WSW | 7.3 ft | 9:59 am · 10:03 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 38 / 46 °F | 14 mph W | 6.5 ft | 10:45 am · 10:50 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 37 / 43 °F | 15 mph SSW | 5.7 ft | 11:25 am · 11:32 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 33 / 40 °F | 19 mph NNW | 9.8 ft | 12:01 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 30 / 36 °F | 10 mph S | 3.7 ft | 12:11 am · 12:34 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 41 °F | 14 mph SSW | 3.2 ft | 12:48 am · 1:07 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 33 / 41 °F | 8 mph W | 4.3 ft | 1:24 am · 1:39 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 45° / 48° 2.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 44° / 51° 3.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 43° / 46° 4.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 38° / 43° 4.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 34° / 37° 5.9 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 36° / 46° 5.1 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 43° / 46° 7.3 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 (+3.4 °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 12:46 am (local time).
The sun in Sortland
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:48 am
- Full dark 5:35 pm
- Civil dawn 6:56 am
- Civil dusk 4:26 pm
- Solar noon 11:42 am (8° high)
- Daylight 7 h 19 min (−9 min)
- Evening golden hour 1:18 pm
- Full dark 5:35 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,584 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sortland
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:21–3:21 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:53–3:53 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 Sortland
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 4.2 mi
- Båtslipp Holmstad 7.5 mi
- Marina 0.8 mi
- Marina 1.6 mi
- Havna Sortland 0.7 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Sortland) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep0.75 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.25 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.35 mi and 66 ft at 0.75 mi 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.
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 SortlandTides nearby
- Strand1.1 mi
- Sigerfjord4.5 mi
- Alsvåg15 mi
- Sandnes15 mi
- Stokmarknes15 mi
- Myre17 mi
- Borkenes20 mi
- Risøyhamn20 mi
- Melbu20 mi
- Nyksund23 mi
Sortland at a glance
- Town or city of about 10,468 people. Coordinates: 68.696° N, 15.405° E.
- It is 54 mi west of Narvik, the main place in Nordland. The sun rises 10 min later and sets 6 min later than in Narvik.
- The nearest tide station, Sortland, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about SortlandQuestions
What time is high tide today in Sortland?
Today in Sortland there are high tides at 2:07 am (7.8 ft) and 2:28 pm (7.8 ft) and low tides at 8:20 am and 8:46 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Sortland?
At 3:21 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 4:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sortland?
At 8:06 am. First light comes at 5:51 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 1:21–3:21 am, Major 1:53–3:53 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Sortland?
Light rain, from 46 °F to 48 °F, with a fresh breeze from the south-southwest (23 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sortland?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.6 ft waves with a period of 3.8 s from the south. The water is 44.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sortland?
The best time to visit Sortland is from July to August: highs of 59 °F, about 14 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: Sortland, in a ©Kartverket tidal zone: the tide at Andenes 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).