Egersund tides today
- Tide now 1.9 ft ↓ falling · low 6:03 am (1.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:50–4:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.7 ft · 55 °F moderate · 7.6 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 51 °F from the W, gusts 13 · partly cloudy
- Surf today 2.8–4.3 ft Poor day · 3/10 · 7:02–11:00 am
- Sun 7:45 am–4:54 pm 9 h 9 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:44 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:44 pm
Today in Egersund there is high tide at 12:12 pm (2.0 ft) and low tides at 6:03 am and 6:21 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:03 am. The sun rises at 7:45 am and sets at 4:54 pm: 9 h 9 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:44 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:00 am to 4:00 am and from 2:33 pm to 4:33 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 5.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west (6 mph). Partly cloudy, 51 °F.
Fishing in Egersund today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:33–4:33 pm
- Sunset at 4:54 pm, golden hour from 3:52 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.35 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (7 mph) and some swell (4.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:50 pm to 4:30 pm, combines a major period, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 2:30 am to 4:00 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: pollock, Atlantic mackerel, European hake and Atlantic cod. October is one of the months when these are seen most: pollack. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Egersund, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Egersund
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Cross-shore breeze (11 mph)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 4.9 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.9 ft
4.9 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 55 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 11 mph
Cross-shore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand
Egersund has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
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 Egersund
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Egersund.
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Tides in Egersund
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 6:03 am 1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:12 pm 2.0 ft
- ▼ Low tide 6:21 pm 1.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 39 min to low tide at 6:03 am.
In Egersund the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.5 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on November 10 (2.1 ft) and the lowest, on April 17 (0.7 ft).
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 and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Tide 5 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:45 am · 4:54 pm | Low tide 6:03 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 12:12 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 6:21 pm · 1.5 ft | — | — | 85% | Major periods 2:00 am · 2:33 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:47 am · 4:51 pm | High tide 12:35 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 6:40 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 12:51 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 7:00 pm · 1.5 ft | — | 76% | Major periods 3:05 am · 3:37 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:49 am · 4:49 pm | High tide 1:17 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 7:17 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 1:31 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 7:39 pm · 1.6 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 4:08 am · 4:38 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:52 am · 4:47 pm | High tide 2:01 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 7:51 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 2:11 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 8:21 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 10:45 pm · 1.7 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:07 am · 5:34 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:54 am · 4:44 pm | Low tide 4:55 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:18 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 5:41 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:45 pm · 1.7 ft | — | 43% | Major periods 6:01 am · 6:26 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:56 am · 4:42 pm | Low tide 5:48 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 12:25 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 6:37 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 9:13 pm · 1.7 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:50 am · 7:14 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:59 am · 4:39 pm | Low tide 3:17 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 10:05 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 7:38 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 9:52 pm · 1.7 ft | — | 23% | Major periods 7:37 am · 7:59 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 Ystebraut station (Kartverket), 3.2 mi from Egersund. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service (https://www.kartverket.no): tidal zone 672 (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 Sirevåg in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Egersund
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.9 ft
- Significant5.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest12 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 12 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 12 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 6.4 ft with a period of 8 s, from the west-southwest (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 warmer than normal for late October (+2.4 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:23 am (local time).
Surf in Egersund today
Surf today
Poor- 2.8–4.3 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.1 ft swell at 6 s from the southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light onshore wind (6 mph): a bit of chop
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 7:02 am · sunrise 7:45 am · sunset 4:54 pm · last light 5:36 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 54.3 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 95 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:02 am to 11:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell. 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell. 5:00 pm to 5:36 pm can also work, with glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Egersund today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 4.4 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the northwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 9.1 ft at 7 s) and rain (0.34 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.3 °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 5:36 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:44 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, combines light wind and the sun high, though with waves and current. Also worth a look from 7:40 am to 8:20 am, with light wind, though with some swell and current. Also worth a look from 4:20 pm to 5:40 pm, with light wind, though with current and low light.
In Egersund the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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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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.
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Weather in Egersund
Now in Egersund
- Low / high
- 47 / 55 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 54%
- Clouds
- 80%
- Humidity
- 89%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.34 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 | Light showers | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Fog |
| Temperature | 50° | 51° | 52° | 53° | 55° | 54° | 50° | 48° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 WNW | 6 WNW | 8 W | 6 WNW | 10 WNW | 10 WNW | 2 W | 2 NE |
| Gusts | 14 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 5 |
| Waves | 6.4 ft | 5.8 ft | 5.3 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.2 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 51° 6 WNW 5.8 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 8 W 5.3 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 6 WNW 4.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 10 WNW 4.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 54° 10 WNW 4.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 50° 2 W 3.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 48° 2 NE 3.7 ft
- 12:00 am 46° 5 NE 3.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 47 / 55 °F | 11 mph WNW | 6.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 52 °F | 5 mph NNE | 3.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 53 °F | 5 mph E | 2.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 53 °F | 19 mph NW | 4.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 52 °F | 14 mph N | 3.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 40 / 52 °F | 10 mph N | 3.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 50 °F | 13 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 51 °F | 9 mph N | 2.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 40 / 49 °F | 10 mph NNW | 1.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 40 / 48 °F | 6 mph NNW | 2.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 48 °F | 6 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 47 °F | 11 mph E | 3.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 44 / 47 °F | 16 mph E | 4.7 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 46 / 48 °F | 14 mph ENE | 4.3 ft |
- Fri 30 Fog 44° / 52° 3.3 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 45° / 53° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 46° / 53° 4.3 ft
- Mon 2 Fog 42° / 52° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 40° / 52° 3.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 44° / 50° 2.6 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 42° / 51° 2.4 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.2 °F; normal high: 50 °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 3:23 am (local time).
The sun in Egersund
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:15 am
- Full dark 6:23 pm
- Civil dawn 7:02 am
- Civil dusk 5:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:20 pm (18° high)
- Daylight 9 h 9 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:52 pm
- Full dark 6:23 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,953 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Egersund
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
- 2:33–4:33 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:50–1:50 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:14–6:14 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 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 Egersund
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Sirevåg 8.5 mi
- Jetty 8.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 3.4 mi
- Hå Båtforening 8.1 mi
- Egersund marina 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
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Nearest lighthouse
Vibberodden Lighthouse 2.2 mi south
- Built
- 1855
Other lighthouses nearby: Eigerøy Lighthouse (5.0 mi west).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near EgersundTides nearby
- Hellvik4.8 mi
- Sirevåg8.0 mi
- Ogna8.5 mi
- Brusand11 mi
- Hauge i Dalane13 mi
- Vigrestad14 mi
- Varhaug17 mi
- Flekkefjord26 mi
- Austrått29 mi
- Sandnes29 mi
Egersund at a glance
- Town or city of about 11,433 people. Coordinates: 58.451° N, 6.000° E.
- It is 37 mi south of Stavanger, the main place in Rogaland. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 1 min later than in Stavanger.
- The nearest tide station, Ystebraut, is 3.2 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about EgersundQuestions
What time is sunset today in Egersund?
At 4:54 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Egersund?
At 7:47 am. First light comes at 6:17 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, Minor 12:50–1:50 pm, Major 2:33–4:33 pm, Minor 5:14–6:14 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Egersund?
Light showers, from 47 °F to 55 °F, with a light breeze from the west (6 mph) and a 54% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Egersund?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.7 ft waves with a period of 7.6 s from the west-southwest. The water is 54.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Egersund?
The best time to visit Egersund is from June to August: highs of 60 °F to 65 °F, about 13 rainy days a month and 7 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: Ystebraut, in a ©Kartverket tidal zone: the tide at Sirevåg 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).