Finnsnes tides today
- Tide now 7.0 ft ↑ rising · high 2:14 am (8.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:40–3:40 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 0.5 ft smooth · 1.9 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 48 °F from the SSE, gusts 18 · overcast
- Sun 7:56 am–3:06 pm 7 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 85% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 8:00–9:20 am great day · 10/10
Today in Finnsnes there are high tides at 2:14 am (8.3 ft) and 2:36 pm (8.2 ft) and low tides at 8:30 am and 8:55 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:14 am. The sun rises at 7:56 am and sets at 3:06 pm: 7 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 1:10 am to 3:10 am and from 1:42 pm to 3:42 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (7 mph). Overcast, 48 °F.
Fishing in Finnsnes today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 2:36 pm, coefficient 91
- Major period 1:42–3:42 pm
- Sunset at 3:06 pm, golden hour from 12:53 pm
- Steady pressure (29.65 inHg), light cross-shore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 95 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, combines the 2:36 pm high tide, a major period and sunset. Also good from 7:30 am to 9:30 am, with the 8:30 am low tide, sunrise and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, pollock, European flounder and Atlantic wolffish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic wolffish and Atlantic halibut. What you can catch
Beach day in Finnsnes
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- Low tide at 8:30 am: more sand
- Cloudy (98% cloud cover)
- Feels like 44 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 5 mph
Cross-shore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:30 am
Low tide at 8:30 am and 8:55 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:14 am and 2:36 pm. Coefficient 95 (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 Finnsnes
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- Storvika 4.7 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- 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
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Tides in Finnsnes
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 2:14 am 8.3 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 8:30 am 1.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:36 pm 8.2 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 8:55 pm 1.9 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 47 min to high tide at 2:14 am.
Tide coefficient 95 for the 2:14 am high tide and 91 for the 2:36 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.5 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 (8.7 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (0.5 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, 7.0 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, Thu 29 | 7:56 am · 3:06 pm | High tide 2:14 am · 8.3 ft | Low tide 8:30 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 2:36 pm · 8.2 ft | Low tide 8:55 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 95 | 85% | Major periods 1:10 am · 1:42 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:01 am · 3:01 pm | High tide 3:02 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 9:16 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 3:22 pm · 7.9 ft | Low tide 9:47 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 86 | 76% | Major periods 2:15 am · 2:47 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:05 am · 2:57 pm | High tide 3:56 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 10:08 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 4:15 pm · 7.5 ft | Low tide 10:50 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 74 | 66% | Major periods 3:18 am · 3:48 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 8:10 am · 2:52 pm | High tide 5:02 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 11:12 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 5:21 pm · 7.1 ft | — | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:17 am · 4:45 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 8:15 am · 2:47 pm | Low tide 12:06 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 6:23 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 12:31 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 6:43 pm · 6.9 ft | Coef. 53 | 43% | Major periods 5:11 am · 5:36 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:19 am · 2:43 pm | Low tide 1:29 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 7:53 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 1:54 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 8:07 pm · 7.0 ft | Coef. 53 | 33% | Major periods 6:01 am · 6:24 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:24 am · 2:38 pm | Low tide 2:45 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 9:08 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 3:06 pm · 3.3 ft | High tide 9:16 pm · 7.2 ft | Coef. 60 | 23% | Major periods 6:47 am · 7:10 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 Finnsnes station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Finnsnes. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service (https://www.kartverket.no): tidal zone 371 (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 (1.01) to the harmonic constants of Harstad in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Finnsnes
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.1 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 1.9 ft with a period of 4 s, from the northwest (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:27 am (local time).
Diving in Finnsnes today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (8:30 am): little current from 8:10 am to 8:50 am
- 0.7 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:14 am (1:50–2:30 am), low tide 8:30 am (8:10–8:50 am), high tide 2:36 pm (2:20–3:00 pm) and low tide 8:55 pm (8:30–9:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 4:14 pm. Waning gibbous (85%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 9:20 am, combines slack water at low tide, small waves, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 1:40 pm to 3:10 pm, with slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind and the sun high.
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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- Skognesvågen naturreservat 6.1 mi
- Rossfjordstraumen marine verneområde 11 mi
- Grunnvågvatn naturreservat 12 mi
- Finnsnes Dykk & Anleggservice AS 0.9 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
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Weather in Finnsnes
Now in Finnsnes
- Low / high
- 42 / 49 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 24%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 58%
- Dew pointDew point
- 34 °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 (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.63 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Light rain | Light rain | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 48° | 48° | 49° | 48° | 49° | 47° | 46° | 43° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SSE | 8 SSE | 9 S | 5 SSE | 5 SE | 5 ESE | 4 E | 3 E |
| Gusts | 18 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 6 |
| Waves | 0.5 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 48° 7 SSE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 8 SSE 0.6 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 9 S 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 5 SSE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 49° 5 SE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 47° 5 ESE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 46° 4 E 0.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 43° 3 E 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 42 / 49 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.7 ft | 2:14 am · 2:36 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 42 / 46 °F | 4 mph SSE | 0.5 ft | 3:02 am · 3:22 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 43 / 51 °F | 17 mph SW | 1.2 ft | 3:56 am · 4:15 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 45 °F | 11 mph SW | 0.9 ft | 5:02 am · 5:21 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 42 °F | 16 mph WSW | 1.1 ft | 6:23 am · 6:43 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 35 / 37 °F | 7 mph WNW | 1.9 ft | 7:53 am · 8:07 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 34 / 44 °F | 12 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | 9:08 am · 9:16 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 45 °F | 17 mph WSW | 1.8 ft | 10:06 am · 10:11 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 37 / 45 °F | 17 mph W | 2.2 ft | 10:53 am · 10:58 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 35 / 39 °F | 7 mph S | 1.4 ft | 11:33 am · 11:40 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 31 / 39 °F | 15 mph NNW | 2.0 ft | 12:09 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 31 / 32 °F | 4 mph SSE | 0.8 ft | 12:19 am · 12:43 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 31 / 40 °F | 9 mph S | 1.0 ft | 12:55 am · 1:15 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 34 / 41 °F | 10 mph WSW | 1.1 ft | 1:31 am · 1:47 pm |
- Fri 30 Fog 42° / 46° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 43° / 51° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 42° / 45° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 37° / 42° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 35° / 37° 1.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 34° / 44° 1.2 ft
- Thu 5 Light rain 42° / 45° 1.8 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 (+8.4 °F; normal high: 41 °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 12:27 am (local time).
The sun in Finnsnes
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:38 am
- Full dark 5:24 pm
- Civil dawn 6:48 am
- Civil dusk 4:14 pm
- Solar noon 11:32 am (7° high)
- Daylight 7 h 10 min (−9 min)
- Evening golden hour 12:53 pm
- Full dark 5:24 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,757 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Finnsnes
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:10–3:10 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:42–3:42 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 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 Finnsnes
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 850 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline (1,150 ft from Finnsnes) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep650 ft
- 33 ft deep850 ft
- 66 ft deep0.35 mi
- 164 ft deep0.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 850 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 850 ft and 66 ft at 0.35 mi 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2.3 mi out.
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 FinnsnesTides nearby
- Gibostad9.0 mi
- Lenvik15 mi
- Torsken23 mi
- Berg24 mi
- Gryllefjord25 mi
- Sjøvegan25 mi
- Sommarøy28 mi
- Storsteinnes31 mi
- Tennevollen34 mi
- Ersfjord36 mi
Finnsnes at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,907 people. Coordinates: 69.230° N, 17.981° E.
- It is 37 mi southwest of Tromsø, the main place in Troms. The sun rises at the same time and sets 8 min later than in Tromsø.
- The nearest tide station, Finnsnes, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Storvika (4.7 mi).
Questions about FinnsnesQuestions
What time is high tide today in Finnsnes?
Today in Finnsnes there are high tides at 2:14 am (8.3 ft) and 2:36 pm (8.2 ft) and low tides at 8:30 am and 8:55 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Finnsnes?
At 3:06 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 4:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Finnsnes?
At 8:01 am. First light comes at 5:42 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 1:10–3:10 am, Major 1:42–3:42 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Finnsnes?
Light rain, from 42 °F to 49 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (7 mph) and a 24% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Finnsnes?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 1.9 s from the southeast.
When is the best time to visit Finnsnes?
The best time to visit Finnsnes is in July: highs of 60 °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: Finnsnes, in a ©Kartverket tidal zone: the tide at Harstad 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).