Ersfjord tides today
- Tide now 6.1 ft ↑ rising · high 2:12 am (8.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 1:40–3:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 8.5 ft · 47 °F rough · 10.6 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 7 mph · 48 °F from the S, gusts 17 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:53 am–3:04 pm 7 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 93% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 1:40–3:00 pm average day · 5/10
Today in Ersfjord there are high tides at 1:27 am (8.3 ft) and 1:51 pm (8.2 ft) and low tides at 7:43 am and 8:05 pm. Tide coefficient 99. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:12 am. The sun rises at 7:53 am and sets at 3:04 pm: 7 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 12:04 am to 2:04 am and from 12:35 pm to 2:35 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is rough, with 8.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (7 mph). Partly cloudy, 48 °F.
Fishing in Ersfjord today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 1:51 pm, coefficient 98
- Major period 12:35–2:35 pm
- Sunset at 3:04 pm, golden hour from 12:46 pm
- Steady pressure (29.56 inHg), light offshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (3.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 99 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 pm to 2:50 pm, combines the 1:51 pm high tide, a major period, sunset and some swell. Also good from 6:40 am to 8:40 am, with the 7:43 am low tide, sunrise and some swell. Also good from 12:30 am to 2:00 am, with the 1:27 am high tide, a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, pollock, haddock and European plaice. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European plaice and Atlantic halibut. What you can catch
Beach day in Ersfjord
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (92% cloud cover)
- Feels like 44 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.07 in)
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 3.9 ft waves every 11 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 47 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.9 ft
3.9 ft waves every 11 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 47 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 7:43 am
Low tide at 7:43 am and 8:05 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:27 am and 1:51 pm. Coefficient 99 (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 Ersfjord
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Tides in Ersfjord
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:27 am 8.3 ft · coef. 99
- ▼ Low tide 7:43 am 1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:51 pm 8.2 ft · coef. 98
- ▼ Low tide 8:05 pm 1.7 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 19 min to high tide at 2:12 am.
Tide coefficient 99 for the 1:27 am high tide and 98 for the 1:51 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.8 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 (8.5 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, 6.8 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, Wed 28 | 7:53 am · 3:04 pm | High tide 1:27 am · 8.3 ft | Low tide 7:43 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 1:51 pm · 8.2 ft | Low tide 8:05 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 99 | 93% | Major periods 12:04 am · 12:35 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:58 am · 2:59 pm | High tide 2:12 am · 8.1 ft | Low tide 8:25 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 2:33 pm · 8.1 ft | Low tide 8:51 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 95 | 85% | Major periods 1:07 am · 1:40 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:03 am · 2:54 pm | High tide 3:00 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 9:10 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 3:19 pm · 7.8 ft | Low tide 9:44 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 86 | 76% | Major periods 2:12 am · 2:44 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:08 am · 2:49 pm | High tide 3:56 am · 7.3 ft | Low tide 10:03 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 4:13 pm · 7.4 ft | Low tide 10:47 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 74 | 66% | Major periods 3:15 am · 3:45 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 8:12 am · 2:45 pm | High tide 5:02 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 11:06 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 5:19 pm · 7.1 ft | — | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:14 am · 4:42 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 8:17 am · 2:40 pm | Low tide 12:03 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 6:25 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 12:26 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 6:40 pm · 6.8 ft | Coef. 53 | 43% | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:22 am · 2:35 pm | Low tide 1:27 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 7:52 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 1:51 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 8:03 pm · 6.9 ft | Coef. 53 | 33% | Major periods 5:58 am · 6:22 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 Ersfjord station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Ersfjord. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service (https://www.kartverket.no): tidal zone 403 (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 (1.04) to the harmonic constants of Andenes in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Ersfjord
Sea stateSea state: rough
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common4.2 ft
- Significant8.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest17 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 17 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 17 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 Monday 2: 11 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west (rough).
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 about normal for late October.
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 11:53 pm (local time).
Diving in Ersfjord today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:51 pm): little current from 1:30 pm to 2:10 pm
- 3.9 ft surface waves
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:27 am (1:10–1:50 am), low tide 7:43 am (7:20–8:00 am), high tide 1:51 pm (1:30–2:10 pm) and low tide 8:05 pm (7:40–8:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.0 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 47.3 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 4:13 pm. Waning gibbous (93%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:20 am to 9:00 am, with slack water at low tide, 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Wreck 7.3 mi
- Wreck 8.7 mi
- Wreck 8.8 mi
- Wreck 9.0 mi
- Wreck 9.5 mi
- Grindøysundet naturreservat 7.2 mi
- Rystraumen marine verneområde 9.5 mi
- Blåmannsvika, Kaldfjord Kvaløya 8.5 mi
- Tromsø dykkesenter 8.7 mi
- Adt Arctic Dive Team 8.7 mi
- longyerdbyen 8.7 mi
- Ishavsdykk 11 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 Ersfjord
Now in Ersfjord
- Low / high
- 42 / 48 °F
- Rain
- 0.07 in · 99%
- Clouds
- 71%
- Humidity
- 60%
- Dew pointDew point
- 35 °F
- Visibility
- 25 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 15
- 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: +0.61 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Light rain | Light rain | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 43° | 44° | 45° | 45° | 47° | 48° | 48° | 47° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SSE | 5 SSE | 4 S | 4 S | 6 S | 12 SSW | 12 SSW | 7 S |
| Gusts | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 25 | 28 | 17 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.7 ft | 3.1 ft | 4.7 ft | 6.9 ft | 8.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 48° 7 S 8.5 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 9 S 8.8 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 11 S 9.1 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 7 S 8.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 48° 5 SSE 8.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 46° 3 SSE 7.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 45° 2 SSE 7.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 45° 2 SSW 7.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 42 / 48 °F | 16 mph S | 8.4 ft | 1:27 am · 1:51 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 43 / 49 °F | 11 mph S | 9.1 ft | 2:12 am · 2:33 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 46 °F | 5 mph SW | 6.8 ft | 3:00 am · 3:19 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 42 / 52 °F | 12 mph SW | 8.1 ft | 3:56 am · 4:13 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 45 °F | 7 mph SW | 11 ft | 5:02 am · 5:19 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 38 / 42 °F | 18 mph WSW | 11 ft | 6:25 am · 6:40 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 34 / 37 °F | 14 mph NW | 8.9 ft | 7:52 am · 8:03 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 34 / 43 °F | 15 mph SW | 9.0 ft | 9:07 am · 9:12 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 44 °F | 26 mph W | 16 ft | 10:04 am · 10:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 37 / 44 °F | 26 mph WNW | 15 ft | 10:50 am · 10:55 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 34 / 37 °F | 11 mph S | 9.7 ft | 11:30 am · 11:37 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 32 / 37 °F | 19 mph NNE | 8.4 ft | 12:06 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 22 / 32 °F | 9 mph SSE | 4.9 ft | 12:16 am · 12:39 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 26 / 38 °F | 13 mph S | 7.0 ft | 12:53 am · 1:12 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 43° / 49° 9.1 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 43° / 46° 6.8 ft
- Sat 31 Rain 42° / 52° 8.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 42° / 45° 11 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 38° / 42° 11 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 34° / 37° 8.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 34° / 43° 9.0 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 rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+8.2 °F; normal high: 40 °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 11:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Ersfjord
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:33 am
- Full dark 5:24 pm
- Civil dawn 6:44 am
- Civil dusk 4:13 pm
- Solar noon 11:29 am (7° high)
- Daylight 7 h 10 min (−9 min)
- Evening golden hour 12:46 pm
- Full dark 5:24 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,127 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ersfjord
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:04–2:04 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:35–2:35 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 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 Ersfjord
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Brygge 4 8.9 mi
- Brygge 3 8.9 mi
- Jetty 7.6 mi
- South Jetty 8.8 mi
- North Jetty 8.9 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Bjerkaker Marina 8.6 mi
- Tromsø Inner Harbour 8.8 mi
- NJ bunker 8.8 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 500 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.45 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep260 ft
- 33 ft deep500 ft
- 66 ft deep1,250 ft
- 164 ft deep0.45 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 19 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 500 ft and 66 ft at 1,250 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. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. 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.
Tides near ErsfjordTides nearby
- Tromsø8.6 mi
- Tromsdalen10.0 mi
- Movik11 mi
- Sommarøy15 mi
- Lenvik21 mi
- Gibostad27 mi
- Hansnes31 mi
- Storsteinnes35 mi
- Finnsnes36 mi
- Berg37 mi
Ersfjord at a glance
- Town or city of about 306 people. Coordinates: 69.694° N, 18.621° E.
- It is 8.6 mi west of Tromsø, the main place in Troms. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 1 min later than in Tromsø.
- The nearest tide station, Ersfjord, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about ErsfjordQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ersfjord?
Today in Ersfjord there are high tides at 1:27 am (8.3 ft) and 1:51 pm (8.2 ft) and low tides at 7:43 am and 8:05 pm. Tide coefficient 99.
What time is sunset today in Ersfjord?
At 3:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 4:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ersfjord?
At 7:58 am. First light comes at 5:36 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 12:04–2:04 am, Major 12:35–2:35 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Ersfjord?
Light rain, from 42 °F to 48 °F, with a light breeze from the south (7 mph) and a 99% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ersfjord?
Rough (Douglas 5): 8.5 ft waves with a period of 10.6 s from the west-southwest. The water is 47.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ersfjord?
The best time to visit Ersfjord is in July: highs of 59 °F, about 13 rainy days a month and 9 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: Ersfjord, 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).