Kil tides today
- Tide now 2.2 ft ↑ rising · high 6:07 am (2.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:40–4:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.7 ft · 52 °F slight · 6.0 s from the south
- Wind · air 5 mph · 42 °F from the W, gusts 11 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:33 am–4:39 pm 9 h 6 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:23 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:23 pm
- Best time to dive 10:50 am–12:20 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Kil there are high tides at 6:07 am (2.3 ft) and 6:39 pm (2.5 ft) and low tide at 11:45 am. Tide coefficient 69. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:07 am. The sun rises at 7:33 am and sets at 4:39 pm: 9 h 6 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:23 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:46 am to 3:46 am and from 2:19 pm to 4:19 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west (5 mph). Mainly clear, 42 °F.
Fishing in Kil today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:19–4:19 pm
- Sunset at 4:39 pm, golden hour from 3:37 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.22 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (6 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: 69 (small tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:40 pm to 4:20 pm, combines a major period, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 10:50 am to 12:50 pm, with the 11:45 am low tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, Atlantic cod, ballan wrasse and pollock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: whiting and pollack. What you can catch
Beach day in Kil
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- Low tide at 11:45 am: more sand
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 51 °F (very cold)
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 51 °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
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:45 am
Low tide at 11:45 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:07 am and 6:39 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 Kil
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- Breibukta 3.5 mi · SE
- Sjøstrand 3.7 mi · SE
- Vestre Stabbestad 4.3 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Gunnarsholmen 4.4 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Sjøbadet 4.5 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Lindvika 4.5 mi · SE
- Parking
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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Kil
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Tides in Kil
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 6:07 am 2.3 ft · coef. 69
- ▼ Low tide 11:45 am 1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:39 pm 2.5 ft · coef. 69
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 21 min to high tide at 6:07 am.
Tide coefficient 69 for the 6:07 am high tide and 69 for the 6:39 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 December 5 (2.6 ft) and the lowest, on April 26 (0.7 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, 1.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 14 to 15 (coefficient 48, 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, Thu 29 | 7:33 am · 4:39 pm | High tide 6:07 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 11:45 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 6:39 pm · 2.5 ft | — | Coef. 69 | 85% | Major periods 1:46 am · 2:19 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:35 am · 4:37 pm | Low tide 12:26 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 6:59 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 12:42 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 7:40 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 68 | 76% | Major periods 2:51 am · 3:23 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:38 am · 4:34 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 8:01 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 1:48 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 8:54 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 69 | 66% | Major periods 3:54 am · 4:24 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:40 am · 4:32 pm | Low tide 2:33 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 9:14 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 3:05 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 10:17 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 74 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:53 am · 5:21 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:43 am · 4:29 pm | Low tide 3:49 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 10:29 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 4:32 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 11:32 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 80 | 43% | Major periods 5:47 am · 6:12 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:45 am · 4:27 pm | Low tide 5:06 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:39 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 5:51 pm · 1.3 ft | — | Coef. 83 | 33% | Major periods 6:37 am · 7:00 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:47 am · 4:24 pm | High tide 12:35 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 6:10 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 12:41 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 6:55 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 85 | 23% | Major periods 7:23 am · 7:45 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 Kil station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Kil. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service (https://www.kartverket.no): tidal zone 189 (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 (0.98) to the harmonic constants of Helgeroa in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Kil
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.3 ft with a period of 6 s, from the south (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.9 °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 cools over the next few days: about 49.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 4:46 am (local time).
Diving in Kil today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:45 am): little current from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm
- 2.0 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the south (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 6:07 am (5:40–6:22 am), low tide 11:45 am (11:30 am–12:00 pm) and high tide 6:39 pm (6:20–6:54 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.1 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 50.7–52.2 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:22 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:23 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:50 am to 12:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 2:50 pm to 4:40 pm, with light wind, though with 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 0.7 mi
- Wreck 2.2 mi
- Wreck 2.5 mi
- Wreck 2.6 mi
- Wreck 2.8 mi
- Wreck 3.4 mi
- Wreck 3.7 mi
- Wreck 3.9 mi
- Jomfruland nasjonalpark 9.7 mi
- Kragerø Dykkeklubb 3.9 mi
- Risør Undervannsklubb 12 mi
- Deep Tech As 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 Kil
Now in Kil
- Low / high
- 42 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 17%
- Clouds
- 23%
- Humidity
- 96%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 5.7 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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: +0.38 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 46° | 43° | 42° | 48° | 56° | 56° | 48° | 45° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 WSW | 5 W | 5 W | 5 W | 11 WNW | 6 WSW | 6 WSW | 5 W |
| Gusts | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 16 | 12 | 11 |
| Waves | 3.3 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 42° 5 W 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 5 W 2.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 11 WNW 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 6 WSW 2.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 48° 6 WSW 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 45° 5 W 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 42° 6 WNW 1.8 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 5 WNW 1.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 42 / 57 °F | 11 mph W | 3.3 ft | 6:07 am · 6:39 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 41 / 58 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.8 ft | 6:59 am · 7:40 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 51 °F | 4 mph NW | 0.8 ft | 8:01 am · 8:54 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 50 °F | 4 mph NW | 1.7 ft | 9:14 am · 10:17 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 36 / 49 °F | 8 mph N | 1.4 ft | 10:29 am · 11:32 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 34 / 51 °F | 6 mph NW | 0.3 ft | 11:39 am | |
| Wed 4 | 36 / 49 °F | 5 mph NNW | 0.2 ft | 12:35 am · 12:41 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 35 / 50 °F | 5 mph NW | 0.3 ft | 1:30 am · 1:39 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 33 / 46 °F | 4 mph NW | 0.4 ft | 2:20 am · 2:33 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 33 / 42 °F | 4 mph NW | 1.0 ft | 3:05 am · 3:20 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 33 / 45 °F | 5 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | 3:43 am · 4:03 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 42 °F | 2 mph WNW | 1.7 ft | 4:18 am · 4:43 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 40 °F | 8 mph NNE | 4.1 ft | 4:51 am · 5:21 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 37 / 41 °F | 9 mph NNE | 4.3 ft | 5:26 am · 6:02 pm |
- Fri 30 Fog 41° / 58° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 38° / 51° 0.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 46° / 50° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Fog 36° / 49° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 34° / 51° 0.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 36° / 49° 0.2 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 35° / 50° 0.3 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.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+10.6 °F; normal high: 46 °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 4:46 am (local time).
The sun in Kil
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:03 am
- Full dark 6:09 pm
- Civil dawn 6:50 am
- Civil dusk 5:22 pm
- Solar noon 12:07 pm (18° high)
- Daylight 9 h 6 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:37 pm
- Full dark 6:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,174 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kil
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:46–3:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:19–4:19 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:43–1:43 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:53–5:53 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 Kil
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Boat ramp 3.9 mi
- Boat ramp 3.9 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Marina 6.8 mi
- Marina service Kragerø 4.5 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 430 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.6 mi.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Kil) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep310 ft
- 33 ft deep430 ft
- 66 ft deep1,200 ft
- 164 ft deep1.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 18 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 430 ft and 66 ft at 1,200 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
Stavseng Lighthouse 6.1 mi southeast
- Light
- White light that goes dark twice every 8 s · Oc(2) W 8s
- Built
- 1874
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near KilTides nearby
- Kragerø4.4 mi
- Portør7.6 mi
- Risør12 mi
- Herre17 mi
- Helgeroa21 mi
- Porsgrunn21 mi
- Langangen23 mi
- Tvedestrand23 mi
- Stavern27 mi
- Larvik28 mi
Kil at a glance
- Town or city of about 901 people. Coordinates: 58.892° N, 9.301° E.
- It is 4.4 mi west of Kragerø, the main place in Telemark. The sun rises 1 min later and sets at the same time than in Kragerø.
- The nearest tide station, Kil, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Lindvika (4.5 mi).
Questions about KilQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kil?
Today in Kil there are high tides at 6:07 am (2.3 ft) and 6:39 pm (2.5 ft) and low tide at 11:45 am. Tide coefficient 69.
What time is sunset today in Kil?
At 4:39 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:22 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kil?
At 7:35 am. First light comes at 6:05 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 1:46–3:46 am, Minor 12:43–1:43 pm, Major 2:19–4:19 pm, Minor 4:53–5:53 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kil?
Fog, from 42 °F to 57 °F, with a light breeze from the west (5 mph) and a 17% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kil?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.7 ft waves with a period of 6.0 s from the south. The water is 51.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kil?
The best time to visit Kil is in July: highs of 71 °F, about 10 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: Kil, in a ©Kartverket tidal zone: the tide at Helgeroa 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).