Sandefjord tides today
- Tide now 1.7 ft ↓ falling · low 11:34 pm (1.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–4:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.0 ft · 53 °F slight · 5.1 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 7 mph · 51 °F from the SW, gusts 19 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:28 am–4:37 pm 9 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 4:31 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:31 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:50 am–12:20 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Sandefjord there are high tides at 5:22 am (2.3 ft) and 5:46 pm (2.5 ft) and low tides at 10:55 am and 11:34 pm. Tide coefficient 70. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:34 pm. The sun rises at 7:28 am and sets at 4:37 pm: 9 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:31 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:39 am to 2:39 am and from 1:10 pm to 3:10 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (7 mph). Partly cloudy, 51 °F.
Fishing in Sandefjord today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 5:46 pm, coefficient 70
- Minor period 4:01–5:01 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:37 pm, golden hour from 3:34 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.40 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (3.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 70 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 5:20 pm, combines the 5:46 pm high tide, moonrise, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 11:10 am to 11:50 am, with the 10:55 am low tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also good from 12:40 am to 1:30 am, with a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, whiting, pollock and haddock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European flounder and European plaice. What you can catch
Beach day in Sandefjord
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 3.5 ft waves
- Low tide at 10:55 am: more sand
- Feels like 47 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph)
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.5 ft
3.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 53 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:34 pm
Low tide at 10:55 am and 11:34 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:22 am and 5:46 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 Sandefjord
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- Hagaløkka 2.7 mi · E
- Skjellvika 2.9 mi · E
- Parking
- Sperrvik 4.3 mi · S
- Sandvika 4.5 mi · S
- Hvervodden 4.9 mi · E
- Skjellsand 5.1 mi · S
- Svinevika 5.5 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Fruvika strand 6.0 mi · S
- Restrooms
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 Sandefjord
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Tides in Sandefjord
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:22 am 2.3 ft · coef. 70
- ▼ Low tide 10:55 am 1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:46 pm 2.5 ft · coef. 70
- ▼ Next low tide 11:34 pm 1.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 41 min to low tide at 11:34 pm.
Tide coefficient 70 for the 5:22 am high tide and 70 for the 5:46 pm high tide. Average 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 (2.7 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, Wed 28 | 7:28 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 5:22 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 10:55 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 5:46 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 11:34 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 70 | 93% | Major periods 12:39 am · 1:10 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:30 am · 4:35 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 1:43 am · 2:15 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:33 am · 4:32 pm | Low tide 12:26 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 7:00 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 12:43 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 7:41 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 68 | 76% | Major periods 2:47 am · 3:19 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:35 am · 4:30 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 8:02 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 1:48 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 8:54 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 69 | 66% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:20 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:37 am · 4:27 pm | Low tide 2:33 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 9:14 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 3:05 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 10:17 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 74 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:17 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:40 am · 4:25 pm | Low tide 3:49 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 10:29 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 4:32 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 11:32 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 80 | 43% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:09 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:42 am · 4:22 pm | Low tide 5:06 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:39 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 5:51 pm · 1.4 ft | — | Coef. 83 | 33% | Major periods 6:33 am · 6:56 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 Sandefjord station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Sandefjord. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service (https://www.kartverket.no): tidal zone 192 (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 (1.02) to the harmonic constants of Helgeroa in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Sandefjord
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.2 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 Wednesday 28: 4.3 ft with a period of 6 s, from the south-southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 51.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 10:52 pm (local time).
Diving in Sandefjord today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (10:55 am): little current from 10:30 am to 11:10 am
- 2.5 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (12 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:22 am (4:50–5:40 am), low tide 10:55 am (10:30–11:10 am), high tide 5:46 pm (5:30–6:01 pm) and low tide 11:34 pm (11:19–11:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.7 ft at 6 s) and rain (0.42 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 52.7 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:20 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 4:31 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 11:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 2:40 pm to 4:10 pm, with 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
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- Wreck 1.2 mi
- Wreck 6.8 mi
- Wreck 7.3 mi
- Wreck 8.4 mi
- Malmøya naturreservat 9.6 mi
- Færder nasjonalpark 10 mi
- Sandefjord Dykkeskole 0.2 mi
- Jan Kirkemyrs Dykkeskole 9.1 mi
- Larvik Dykkeklubb 9.2 mi
- Reefside 10 mi
- Dykkerutstyr.no 11 mi
- Stavern Dykkersenter 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 Sandefjord
Now in Sandefjord
- Low / high
- 48 / 53 °F
- Rain
- 0.09 in · 57%
- Clouds
- 61%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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: +0.44 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Light rain |
| Temperature | 51° | 50° | 48° | 49° | 53° | 53° | 51° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 SW | 11 SW | 10 SW | 8 SW | 13 SW | 11 SSW | 9 SSW | 13 SSW |
| Gusts | 21 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 24 |
| Waves | 4.3 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.06 in |
- 12:00 am 49° 5 SW 2.8 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 3 WSW 2.4 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 3 WSW 2.2 ft
- 9:00 am 45° 3 WSW 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 7 W 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 8 SW 2.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 51° 4 SW 2.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 48° 3 WSW 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 53 °F | 13 mph SW | 4.3 ft | 5:22 am · 5:46 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 43 / 56 °F | 9 mph WSW | 2.8 ft | 6:07 am · 6:39 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 40 / 57 °F | 4 mph NW | 1.5 ft | 7:00 am · 7:41 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 40 / 51 °F | 3 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | 8:02 am · 8:54 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 50 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.3 ft | 9:14 am · 10:17 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 49 °F | 12 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | 10:29 am · 11:32 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 34 / 55 °F | 5 mph NW | 0.2 ft | 11:39 am | |
| Wed 4 | 36 / 47 °F | 3 mph NNW | 1.0 ft | 12:35 am · 12:42 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 35 / 46 °F | 5 mph WNW | 0.8 ft | 1:31 am · 1:40 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 32 / 42 °F | 6 mph NW | 0.6 ft | 2:20 am · 2:33 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 31 / 38 °F | 4 mph WNW | 1.0 ft | 3:05 am · 3:21 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 31 / 40 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | 3:43 am · 4:04 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 33 / 41 °F | 5 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | 4:18 am · 4:43 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 34 / 39 °F | 9 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | 4:51 am · 5:21 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 43° / 56° 2.8 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 40° / 57° 1.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 40° / 51° 1.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 48° / 50° 1.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 39° / 49° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 34° / 55° 0.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 36° / 47° 1.0 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+7.3 °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 10:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Sandefjord
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:57 am
- Full dark 6:08 pm
- Civil dawn 6:45 am
- Civil dusk 5:20 pm
- Solar noon 12:03 pm (18° high)
- Daylight 9 h 10 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:34 pm
- Full dark 6:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,555 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sandefjord
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:39–2:39 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:10–3:10 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:13 am–12:13 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:01–5:01 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 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 Sandefjord
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Bryggekapellet 0.6 mi
- Odden 8.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Småbåtshavn 0.5 mi
- Sandefjord gjestehavn 0.6 mi
- Huvik båthavnen 0.8 mi
- Gokstad Kystlag 0.8 mi
- Skitt Fiske 1.4 mi
- Loop Tackle Europe 3.1 mi
- Sandefjord miljømarina 0.5 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,250 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Sandefjord) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,250 ft
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep1.2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.9 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,250 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.2 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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) 1.9 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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
Tenvikskjær lighthouse 5.9 mi northeast
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near SandefjordTides nearby
- Tjøme6.4 mi
- Stokke7.0 mi
- Melsomvik7.7 mi
- Larvik8.4 mi
- Årøysund9.3 mi
- Stavern11 mi
- Sem11 mi
- Tønsberg12 mi
- Langangen15 mi
- Helgeroa16 mi
Sandefjord at a glance
- Town or city of about 64,345 people. Coordinates: 59.131° N, 10.217° E.
- The nearest tide station, Sandefjord, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Ormestadvika Marina (2.3 mi), Skjellvika (2.9 mi), Sjøbakken (3.4 mi), Langebystranda (3.9 mi).
Questions about SandefjordQuestions
What time is high tide today in Sandefjord?
Today in Sandefjord there are high tides at 5:22 am (2.3 ft) and 5:46 pm (2.5 ft) and low tides at 10:55 am and 11:34 pm. Tide coefficient 70.
What time is sunset today in Sandefjord?
At 4:37 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:20 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sandefjord?
At 7:30 am. First light comes at 5:59 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 12:39–2:39 am, Minor 11:13 am–12:13 pm, Major 1:10–3:10 pm, Minor 4:01–5:01 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Sandefjord?
Light rain, from 48 °F to 53 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (7 mph) and a 57% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sandefjord?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.0 ft waves with a period of 5.1 s from the south-southwest. The water is 52.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sandefjord?
The best time to visit Sandefjord is in July: highs of 70 °F, about 9 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: Sandefjord, 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).