Skjærhalden tides today
- Tide now 1.7 ft ↑ rising · high 6:14 am (2.4 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–4:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.5 ft · 53 °F slight · 5.3 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 12 mph · 53 °F from the SW, gusts 27 · light showers
- Sun 7:24 am–4:34 pm 9 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 4:29 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:29 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:50 am–12:20 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Skjærhalden there are high tides at 5:31 am (2.4 ft) and 5:55 pm (2.6 ft) and low tides at 11:01 am and 11:38 pm. Tide coefficient 69. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:14 am. The sun rises at 7:24 am and sets at 4:34 pm: 9 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:29 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:36 am to 2:36 am and from 1:07 pm to 3:07 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southwest (12 mph). Light showers, 53 °F.
Fishing in Skjærhalden today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 11:01 am
- Minor period 11:09 am–12:09 pm (moonset)
- Rising pressure (+0.35 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (3.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 69 (small tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 12:00 pm, combines the 11:01 am low tide, moonset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 4:00 pm to 5:20 pm, with the 5:55 pm high tide, moonrise, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, whiting, European flounder and European plaice. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European flounder and pollock. What you can catch
Beach day in Skjærhalden
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Low tide at 11:01 am: more sand
- Feels like 48 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 4.3 ft waves every 6 s
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.3 ft
4.3 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 53 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:01 am
Low tide at 11:01 am and 11:38 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:31 am and 5:55 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 Skjærhalden
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- Kroksand 0.2 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Tareholmen 0.5 mi · S
- Storesand 0.7 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Ørekroken 1.0 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Stuevika 2.0 mi · SE
- Grønnbaugen 2.3 mi · S
- Gjøvika 2.4 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Tresvika 2.6 mi · E
- Restrooms
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 Skjærhalden
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:31 am 2.4 ft · coef. 69
- ▼ Low tide 11:01 am 1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:55 pm 2.6 ft · coef. 69
- ▼ Low tide 11:38 pm 1.7 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 19 min to high tide at 6:14 am.
Tide coefficient 69 for the 5:31 am high tide and 69 for the 5:55 pm high tide. Low coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 August 22 (2.8 ft) and the lowest, on March 29 (0.8 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 6 to 7 (coefficient 89, 1.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 14 to 15 (coefficient 47, 0.7 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 | 7:24 am · 4:34 pm | High tide 5:31 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 11:01 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 5:55 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 11:38 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 69 | 93% | Major periods 12:36 am · 1:07 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:26 am · 4:32 pm | High tide 6:14 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 11:50 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 6:46 pm · 2.6 ft | — | Coef. 69 | 85% | Major periods 1:39 am · 2:11 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:29 am · 4:29 pm | Low tide 12:29 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 7:04 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 12:45 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 7:44 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 68 | 76% | Major periods 2:44 am · 3:16 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:31 am · 4:27 pm | Low tide 1:26 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 8:03 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 1:47 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 8:53 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 69 | 66% | Major periods 3:47 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:34 am · 4:24 pm | Low tide 2:31 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 9:14 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 3:00 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 10:14 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 74 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:13 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:36 am · 4:22 pm | Low tide 3:45 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 10:29 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 4:25 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 11:29 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 80 | 43% | Major periods 5:40 am · 6:05 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:39 am · 4:19 pm | Low tide 5:01 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:38 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 5:45 pm · 1.4 ft | — | Coef. 83 | 33% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:53 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 Skjærhalden station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Skjærhalden. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service (https://www.kartverket.no): tidal zone 195 (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 (1) to the harmonic constants of Viker in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Skjærhalden
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.8 ft
- Significant3.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 5.1 ft with a period of 6 s, from the southwest (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 50.9 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °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 11:55 pm (local time).
Diving in Skjærhalden today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (11:01 am): little current from 10:40 am to 11:16 am
- 2.8 ft swell at 6 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:31 am (5:10–5:46 am), low tide 11:01 am (10:40–11:16 am), high tide 5:55 pm (5:40–6:10 pm) and low tide 11:38 pm (11:20–11:53 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.9 ft at 6 s) and rain (0.46 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.2 °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 5:17 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 4:29 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 11:40 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 2:30 pm to 4:20 pm, with 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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- Maria Bres 9.5 mi
- Wreck 3.6 mi
- Wreck 7.9 mi
- Wreck 8.3 mi
- Wreck 8.4 mi
- Ytre Hvaler nasjonalpark 5.9 mi
- Øra naturreservat 9.6 mi
- Thorsøma naturreservat 10.0 mi
- Kråkerøy-skjærgården naturreservat 10 mi
- Strömstads Sportdykarklubb 7.2 mi
- Hbd Ab - Heggum Bygg & Dyktjänster Ab 8.0 mi
- Halden Dykkersenter 12 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 Skjærhalden
Now in Skjærhalden
- Low / high
- 52 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.10 in · 64%
- Clouds
- 91%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 13 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.41 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Light rain |
| Temperature | 53° | 53° | 53° | 52° | 54° | 53° | 52° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 SW | 13 SW | 13 SW | 13 SW | 11 SW | 12 SW | 10 SSW | 12 SSW |
| Gusts | 32 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 26 |
| Waves | 5.1 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.2 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in |
- 12:00 am 53° 12 SW 3.5 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 8 SW 3.1 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 7 WSW 2.8 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 7 WSW 2.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 54° 9 WSW 3.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 54° 6 W 3.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 7 W 2.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 52° 5 W 2.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 52 / 54 °F | 14 mph SW | 5.1 ft | 5:31 am · 5:55 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 50 / 55 °F | 12 mph WSW | 3.5 ft | 6:14 am · 6:46 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 56 °F | 3 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | 7:04 am · 7:44 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 50 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.8 ft | 8:03 am · 8:53 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 50 °F | 7 mph ESE | 2.1 ft | 9:14 am · 10:14 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 47 °F | 10 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 10:29 am · 11:29 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 37 / 51 °F | 4 mph NNW | 0.4 ft | 11:38 am | |
| Wed 4 | 35 / 45 °F | 5 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 12:33 am · 12:41 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 34 / 41 °F | 5 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 1:29 am · 1:39 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 36 / 42 °F | 4 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | 2:20 am · 2:33 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 35 / 39 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 3:06 am · 3:21 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 35 / 39 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 3:46 am · 4:05 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 31 / 40 °F | 4 mph E | 1.0 ft | 4:23 am · 4:46 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 32 / 40 °F | 7 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 4:57 am · 5:25 pm |
- Thu 29 Light showers 50° / 55° 3.5 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 47° / 56° 2.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 45° / 50° 1.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 45° / 50° 2.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 41° / 47° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 37° / 51° 0.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 35° / 45° 1.4 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 cooler and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.2 °F; normal high: 48 °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 11:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Skjærhalden
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:54 am
- Full dark 6:05 pm
- Civil dawn 6:41 am
- Civil dusk 5:17 pm
- Solar noon 12:00 pm (18° high)
- Daylight 9 h 10 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:32 pm
- Full dark 6:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,611 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Skjærhalden
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:36–2:36 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:07–3:07 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:09 am–12:09 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 3:59–4:59 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 Skjærhalden
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Strömstad Kallbadhus 7.6 mi
- Kilebrygga 8.9 mi
- Schibstedbrygga 9.0 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- Båtrampe 5.1 mi
- Herføl Marina 1.7 mi
- Skjærhalden ferjehavn 0.1 mi
- I Hansson Skeppshandel AB 7.8 mi
- Skjærhalden marina 0.1 mi
- Herføl marina 1.7 mi
- Edholmen marina 4.3 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 450 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.9 mi.
From the shoreline (0.9 mi from Skjærhalden) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep380 ft
- 33 ft deep450 ft
- 66 ft deep600 ft
- 164 ft deep0.9 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 450 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 450 ft and 66 ft at 600 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. 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
Tjurholmsknappen 4.1 mi southeast
- Light
- 2 flashes every 6 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Fl(2) WRG 6s
- Range
- 7 nautical miles (8.1 mi)
- Light height
- 46 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 13 ft
- Built
- 1939
Other lighthouses nearby: Kattholmen (4.9 mi northeast).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near SkjærhaldenTides nearby
- Rød4.9 mi
- Kebal6.2 mi
- Utgård6.9 mi
- Strömstad7.6 mi
- Hauge7.9 mi
- Sponvika8.3 mi
- Fredrikstad14 mi
- Skjeberg14 mi
- Slevik14 mi
- Halden14 mi
Skjærhalden at a glance
- Town or city of about 642 people. Coordinates: 59.025° N, 11.037° E.
- It is 31 mi southeast of Moss, the main place in Østfold. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Moss.
- The nearest tide station, Skjærhalden, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Ørekroken (1.0 mi), Tresvika (2.6 mi), Kungsvikshamn (4.0 mi), Edholmen Marina (4.2 mi).
Questions about SkjærhaldenQuestions
What time is high tide today in Skjærhalden?
Today in Skjærhalden there are high tides at 5:31 am (2.4 ft) and 5:55 pm (2.6 ft) and low tides at 11:01 am and 11:38 pm. Tide coefficient 69.
What time is sunset today in Skjærhalden?
At 4:34 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:17 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Skjærhalden?
At 7:26 am. First light comes at 5:56 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 12:36–2:36 am, Minor 11:09 am–12:09 pm, Major 1:07–3:07 pm, Minor 3:59–4:59 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Skjærhalden?
Light rain, from 52 °F to 54 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southwest (12 mph) and a 64% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Skjærhalden?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.5 ft waves with a period of 5.3 s from the southwest. The water is 53.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Skjærhalden?
The best time to visit Skjærhalden is in July: highs of 70 °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: Skjærhalden, in a ©Kartverket tidal zone: the tide at Viker 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).