Hellvik tides today
- Tide now 2.0 ft ↓ falling · low 6:03 am (1.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:50–4:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 6.4 ft · 55 °F moderate · 7.6 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 51 °F from the WNW, gusts 13 · partly cloudy
- Surf today 3.1–4.8 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 7:03–10:00 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 Hellvik 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 2:01 am to 4:01 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 6.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-northwest (6 mph). Partly cloudy, 51 °F.
Fishing in Hellvik today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:33–4:33 pm
- Sunset at 4:54 pm, golden hour from 3:53 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.35 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (4.7 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, a light onshore breeze and some swell, 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 Hellvik, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Hellvik
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 5.4 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.4 ft
5.4 ft waves every 8 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 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand
Hellvik 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 Hellvik
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- Sannarvågen 3.6 mi · NW
- Ognasanden 3.9 mi · NW
- Parking
- Paradis 4.5 mi · NW
- Holmasanden 4.7 mi · NW
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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Webcams near Hellvik
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Tides in Hellvik
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. 5 h 40 min to low tide at 6:03 am.
In Hellvik 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 2:01 am · 2:33 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:48 am · 4:52 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 | 7:50 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 · 5:35 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:55 am · 4:45 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 · 6:27 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:57 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 6:51 am · 7:14 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:59 am · 4:40 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 · 8:00 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 Hellvik station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Hellvik. 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 Hellvik
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.2 ft
- Significant6.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest13 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 13 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 13 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).
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 12:23 am (local time).
Surf in Hellvik today
Surf today
Fair- 3.1–4.8 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.3 ft swell at 7 s from the west, short: weak, messy waves
- Light onshore wind (7 mph): a bit of chop
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 7:03 am · sunrise 7:45 am · sunset 4:54 pm · last light 5:37 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: 150 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:03 am to 10:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm can also work, with a good size, 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 Hellvik today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 3.9 ft swell at 6 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 9.3 ft at 8 s) and rain (0.27 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 5:37 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:44 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell.
In Hellvik 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.
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 Hellvik
Now in Hellvik
- Low / high
- 48 / 55 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 54%
- Clouds
- 70%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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 (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.37 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 51° | 51° | 52° | 53° | 55° | 55° | 51° | 48° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 WNW | 5 WNW | 7 WSW | 7 W | 9 W | 10 WNW | 3 NNW | 3 ENE |
| Gusts | 14 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 4 |
| Waves | 6.4 ft | 6.0 ft | 5.6 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.1 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 |
- 12:00 am 51° 6 WNW 6.4 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 5 WNW 6.0 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 7 WSW 5.6 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 7 W 5.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 9 W 5.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 10 WNW 4.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 51° 3 NNW 4.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 48° 3 ENE 4.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 48 / 55 °F | 10 mph WNW | 6.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 52 °F | 5 mph N | 3.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 53 °F | 6 mph E | 2.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 53 °F | 20 mph NNW | 4.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 45 / 51 °F | 18 mph N | 3.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 45 / 52 °F | 11 mph NNW | 3.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 50 °F | 13 mph NNW | 2.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 51 °F | 9 mph N | 2.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 40 / 49 °F | 10 mph NNW | 2.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 40 / 48 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 48 °F | 6 mph NNW | — | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 47 °F | 11 mph E | — | |
| Tue 10 | 44 / 47 °F | 16 mph E | — | |
| Wed 11 | 46 / 48 °F | 14 mph ENE | — |
- Fri 30 Fog 44° / 52° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 46° / 53° 2.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 46° / 53° 4.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 45° / 51° 3.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 45° / 52° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 44° / 50° 2.9 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 42° / 51° 2.9 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.3 °F; normal high: 49 °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 12:23 am (local time).
The sun in Hellvik
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:16 am
- Full dark 6:23 pm
- Civil dawn 7:03 am
- Civil dusk 5:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:20 pm (18° high)
- Daylight 9 h 9 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:53 pm
- Full dark 6:23 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,945 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hellvik
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:01–4:01 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:33–4:33 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:51–1:51 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 Hellvik
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Sirevåg 3.7 mi
- Jetty 3.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Hå Båtforening 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 5.0 mi
- Boat ramp 8.5 mi
- Egersund marina 4.1 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.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 270 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 22 ft. It reaches 164 ft at 1.3 mi.
From the shoreline (0.7 mi from Hellvik) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep270 ft
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep1 mi
- 164 ft deep1.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 22 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; 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. 33 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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
Eigerøy Lighthouse 3.3 mi south
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 30 s · Fl(3) W 30s
- Range
- 19 nautical miles (22 mi)
- Light height
- 151 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 108 ft
- Built
- 1854
Other lighthouses nearby: Vibberodden Lighthouse (5.7 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 HellvikTides nearby
- Sirevåg3.3 mi
- Ogna3.9 mi
- Egersund4.8 mi
- Brusand6.5 mi
- Vigrestad9.6 mi
- Varhaug13 mi
- Hauge i Dalane17 mi
- Austrått26 mi
- Sandnes26 mi
- Stokka29 mi
Hellvik at a glance
- Town or city of about 643 people. Coordinates: 58.478° N, 5.878° E.
- It is 34 mi south of Stavanger, the main place in Rogaland. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 1 min later than in Stavanger.
- The nearest tide station, Hellvik, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about HellvikQuestions
What time is sunset today in Hellvik?
At 4:54 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hellvik?
At 7:48 am. First light comes at 6:18 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 2:01–4:01 am, Minor 12:51–1:51 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 Hellvik?
Overcast, from 48 °F to 55 °F, with a light breeze from the west-northwest (6 mph) and a 54% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hellvik?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.4 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 Hellvik?
The best time to visit Hellvik is from June to August: highs of 61 °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: Hellvik, 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).