Sama tides today
- Tide now 1.8 ft ↓ falling · low 8:30 am (1.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:40 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 46 °F slight · 3.0 s from the south
- Wind · air 6 mph · 47 °F from the SSW, gusts 20 · light rain
- Sun 7:58 am–3:15 pm 7 h 17 min of daylight
- Moon 85% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 8:00–9:20 am great day · 10/10
Today in Sama there are high tides at 2:14 am (8.2 ft) and 2:36 pm (8.1 ft) and low tides at 8:30 am and 8:55 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:30 am. The sun rises at 7:58 am and sets at 3:15 pm: 7 h 17 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 1:16 am to 3:16 am and from 1:49 pm to 3:49 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph). Light rain, 47 °F.
Fishing in Sama today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 2:36 pm, coefficient 91
- Major period 1:49–3:49 pm
- Sunset at 3:15 pm, golden hour from 1:11 pm
- Steady pressure (29.59 inHg), light offshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (1.4 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, 1:50 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 some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, pollock, haddock and pollack. October is one of the months when these are seen most: haddock and Atlantic halibut. What you can catch
Beach day in Sama
Is it a beach day?
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.1 ft waves
- Low tide at 8:30 am: more sand
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Feels like 44 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.1 ft
2.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 46 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 7 mph
Offshore breeze (7 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 Sama
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Tides in Sama
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:14 am 8.2 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Next low tide 8:30 am 1.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:36 pm 8.1 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 8:55 pm 1.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 26 min to low tide at 8:30 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 (8.6 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 | 7:58 am · 3:15 pm | High tide 2:14 am · 8.2 ft | Low tide 8:30 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 2:36 pm · 8.1 ft | Low tide 8:55 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 95 | 85% | Major periods 1:16 am · 1:49 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:03 am · 3:11 pm | High tide 3:02 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 9:16 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 3:22 pm · 7.8 ft | Low tide 9:47 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 86 | 76% | Major periods 2:21 am · 2:53 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:07 am · 3:07 pm | High tide 3:56 am · 7.4 ft | Low tide 10:08 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 4:15 pm · 7.5 ft | Low tide 10:50 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 74 | 66% | Major periods 3:24 am · 3:54 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 8:12 am · 3:02 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 4:23 am · 4:51 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 8:16 am · 2:58 pm | Low tide 12:06 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 6:23 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 12:31 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 6:43 pm · 6.9 ft | Coef. 53 | 43% | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:43 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:21 am · 2:53 pm | Low tide 1:29 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 7:53 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 1:54 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 8:07 pm · 6.9 ft | Coef. 53 | 33% | Major periods 6:07 am · 6:30 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:25 am · 2:48 pm | Low tide 2:45 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 9:08 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 3:06 pm · 3.3 ft | High tide 9:16 pm · 7.2 ft | Coef. 60 | 23% | Major periods 6:53 am · 7:16 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 Harstad station (Kartverket), 0.8 mi from Sama. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service, https://www.kartverket.no. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Sama
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 4.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north-northwest (moderate).
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 44.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 8:04 am (local time).
Diving in Sama 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
- 2.1 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light offshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- 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. Rain (0.24 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 45.7 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 4:22 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 weak current. Also good from 1:40 pm to 3:20 pm, with slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind, weak current 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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Weather in Sama
Now in Sama
- Low / high
- 45 / 49 °F
- Rain
- 0.05 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 95%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 39 °F
- Visibility
- 23 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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: +0.52 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 | Light rain | Light rain | Light rain | Overcast | Light rain | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 48° | 47° | 47° | 47° | 48° | 47° | 46° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 SSW | 5 SSW | 8 SSW | 5 SSW | 7 S | 9 S | 4 SSE | 2 SW |
| Gusts | 29 | 20 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 17 | 10 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 0.9 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 |
- 9:00 am 47° 5 SSW 2.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 48° 7 S 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 47° 9 S 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 46° 4 SSE 1.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 2 SW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 44° 3 WSW 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 43° 3 SW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 3 SW 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 45 / 49 °F | 11 mph SSW | 2.3 ft | 2:14 am · 2:36 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 48 °F | 6 mph SW | 1.1 ft | 3:02 am · 3:22 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 44 / 51 °F | 15 mph SW | 2.4 ft | 3:56 am · 4:15 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 45 °F | 6 mph SSW | 2.3 ft | 5:02 am · 5:21 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 43 °F | 12 mph SW | 4.0 ft | 6:23 am · 6:43 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 35 / 41 °F | 13 mph W | 4.8 ft | 7:53 am · 8:07 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 35 / 46 °F | 12 mph SSW | 4.4 ft | 9:08 am · 9:16 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 46 °F | 15 mph SW | 4.2 ft | 10:06 am · 10:11 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 37 / 47 °F | 15 mph W | 4.5 ft | 10:53 am · 10:58 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 37 / 42 °F | 20 mph SSW | 3.9 ft | 11:33 am · 11:40 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 33 / 38 °F | 23 mph NNW | 9.1 ft | 12:09 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 29 / 36 °F | 9 mph SSW | 2.8 ft | 12:19 am · 12:43 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 40 °F | 13 mph S | 2.3 ft | 12:55 am · 1:15 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 35 / 41 °F | 8 mph WSW | 3.0 ft | 1:31 am · 1:47 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 43° / 48° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 44° / 51° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 42° / 45° 2.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 41° / 43° 4.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 35° / 41° 4.8 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 35° / 46° 4.4 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 42° / 46° 4.2 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+7.5 °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 8:04 am (local time).
The sun in Sama
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:43 am
- Full dark 5:30 pm
- Civil dawn 6:52 am
- Civil dusk 4:22 pm
- Solar noon 11:38 am (8° high)
- Daylight 7 h 17 min (−9 min)
- Evening golden hour 1:11 pm
- Full dark 5:30 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,659 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sama
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:16–3:16 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:49–3:49 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 Sama
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 90 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 600 ft.
From the shoreline (0.95 mi from Sama) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep40 ft
- 33 ft deep90 ft
- 66 ft deep170 ft
- 164 ft deep600 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 119 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 90 ft and 66 ft at 170 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.
Tides near SamaTides nearby
- Seljestad0.6 mi
- Harstad0.6 mi
- Gansås1.4 mi
- Kasfjord4.9 mi
- Borkenes8.8 mi
- Tovik12 mi
- Bjarkøy14 mi
- Evenskjer15 mi
- Ibestad16 mi
- Hamnvik16 mi
Sama at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 68.800° N, 16.517° E.
- It is 84 mi southwest of Tromsø, the main place in Troms. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 17 min later than in Tromsø.
- The nearest tide station, Harstad, is 0.8 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about SamaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Sama?
Today in Sama there are high tides at 2:14 am (8.2 ft) and 2:36 pm (8.1 ft) and low tides at 8:30 am and 8:55 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Sama?
At 3:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 4:22 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sama?
At 8:03 am. First light comes at 5:47 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 1:16–3:16 am, Major 1:49–3:49 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Sama?
Light rain, from 45 °F to 49 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sama?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 3.0 s from the south. The water is 45.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sama?
The best time to visit Sama is in July: highs of 59 °F, about 15 rainy days a month and 10 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: Harstad station, data ©Kartverket, licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).