Balestrand tides today
- Tide now 4.9 ft ↓ falling · low 6:07 am (1.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:30–5:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Wind · air 2 mph · 48 °F from the SE, gusts 6 · light showers
- Sun 7:53 am–4:41 pm 8 h 48 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 4:44 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:44 pm
- Pressure 30.01 inHg rising · rising tomorrow
- Coefficient 94 spring tides · spring tides Nov 9–11
- Major solunar period 1:58–3:58 am today's activity: high
Today in Balestrand there are high tides at 12:09 am (6.2 ft) and 12:33 pm (6.1 ft) and low tides at 6:07 am and 6:29 pm. Tide coefficient 94. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:07 am. The sun rises at 7:53 am and sets at 4:41 pm: 8 h 48 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:44 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:58 am to 3:58 am and from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. There's a light air from the southeast (2 mph). Light showers, 48 °F.
Fishing in Balestrand today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:30–4:30 pm
- Minor period 4:14–5:14 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:41 pm, golden hour from 3:31 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.37 inHg in 24 h) and almost no wind
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 94 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 5:10 pm, combines a major period, moonrise and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, with the 12:33 pm high tide, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, Atlantic mackerel, haddock and European hake. October is one of the months when these are seen most: pollack and ballan wrasse. What you can catch
Tides in Balestrand
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:09 am 6.2 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Next low tide 6:07 am 1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:33 pm 6.1 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 6:29 pm 1.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 36 min to low tide at 6:07 am.
Tide coefficient 94 for the 12:09 am high tide and 90 for the 12:33 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.7 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 October 27 (6.4 ft) and the lowest, on April 17 (0.3 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 99, 5.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 30, 1.5 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 | 7:53 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 12:09 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 6:07 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 12:33 pm · 6.1 ft | Low tide 6:29 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 94 | 85% | Major periods 1:58 am · 2:30 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:56 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 1:06 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 6:55 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 1:29 pm · 5.9 ft | Low tide 7:29 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 85 | 76% | Major periods 3:03 am · 3:35 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:59 am · 4:35 pm | High tide 2:07 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 7:53 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 2:28 pm · 5.6 ft | Low tide 8:43 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 72 | 66% | Major periods 4:06 am · 4:36 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:01 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 3:07 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 9:01 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 3:28 pm · 5.4 ft | Low tide 9:59 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:05 am · 5:32 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:04 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 4:11 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 10:18 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 4:34 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 11:17 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 50 | 43% | Major periods 5:59 am · 6:24 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:07 am · 4:27 pm | High tide 5:28 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 11:44 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 5:50 pm · 5.2 ft | — | Coef. 51 | 33% | Major periods 6:48 am · 7:12 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:10 am · 4:24 pm | Low tide 12:33 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 6:54 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 12:58 pm · 2.6 ft | High tide 7:02 pm · 5.4 ft | Coef. 59 | 23% | Major periods 7:35 am · 7:57 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 Balestrand station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Balestrand. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service (https://www.kartverket.no): tidal zone 91 (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 (0.99) to the harmonic constants of Kaupanger in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Balestrand
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Balestrand: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east 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.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:31 am (local time).
Weather in Balestrand
Now in Balestrand
- Low / high
- 47 / 52 °F
- Rain
- 0.33 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 82%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 21 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 19
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.45 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Light showers | Light showers | Light rain | Light rain | Light rain | Light rain | Light rain | Light rain |
| Temperature | 47° | 48° | 47° | 47° | 52° | 52° | 52° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 ESE | 3 SE | 3 ESE | 2 E | 3 SSW | 2 SW | 3 SW | 2 S |
| Gusts | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.04 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 3:00 am 48° 3 SE
- 6:00 am 47° 3 ESE
- 9:00 am 47° 2 E
- 12:00 pm 52° 3 SSW
- 3:00 pm 52° 2 SW
- 6:00 pm 52° 3 SW
- 9:00 pm 52° 2 S
- 12:00 am 51° 2 SE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 47 / 52 °F | 4 mph SSE | 12:09 am · 12:33 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 53 °F | 4 mph NNE | 1:06 am · 1:29 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 51 °F | 3 mph NNW | 2:07 am · 2:28 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 52 °F | 4 mph N | 3:07 am · 3:28 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 47 °F | 5 mph N | 4:11 am · 4:34 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 50 °F | 2 mph N | 5:28 am · 5:50 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 49 °F | 2 mph W | 6:54 am · 7:02 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 49 °F | 1 mph ENE | 7:56 am · 7:58 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 49 °F | 2 mph NW | 8:43 am · 8:44 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 47 °F | 4 mph SW | 9:23 am · 9:25 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 47 °F | 3 mph WNW | 10:00 am · 10:04 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 41 °F | 2 mph ENE | 10:36 am · 10:42 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 37 / 42 °F | 2 mph NE | 11:12 am · 11:20 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 36 / 43 °F | 3 mph NE | 11:46 am · 11:59 pm |
- Fri 30 Light rain 49° / 53° 4 mph
- Sat 31 Light rain 49° / 51° 3 mph
- Sun 1 Light rain 46° / 52° 4 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 42° / 47° 5 mph
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 44° / 50° 2 mph
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 47° / 49° 2 mph
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 47° / 49° 1 mph
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 drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.3 °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 2:31 am (local time).
The sun in Balestrand
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:16 am
- Full dark 6:18 pm
- Civil dawn 7:07 am
- Civil dusk 5:27 pm
- Solar noon 12:18 pm (15° high)
- Daylight 8 h 48 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:31 pm
- Full dark 6:18 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,989 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Balestrand
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:58–3:58 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:30–4:30 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 1:45–2:45 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:14–5:14 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 Balestrand
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Vikja lakselv 8.5 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 8.8 mi
- Marina 2.0 mi
- Vik Båthavn 8.4 mi
- Vik i Sogn 8.5 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 190 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 900 ft.
From the shoreline (550 ft from Balestrand) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep120 ft
- 33 ft deep190 ft
- 66 ft deep280 ft
- 164 ft deep900 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 86 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 190 ft and 66 ft at 280 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 BalestrandTides nearby
- Hermansverk11 mi
- Høyanger15 mi
- Sogndal19 mi
- Kyrkjebø21 mi
- Kaupanger24 mi
- Gudvangen25 mi
- Undredal26 mi
- Førde28 mi
- Gaupne29 mi
- Lærdal32 mi
Balestrand at a glance
- Town or city of about 769 people. Coordinates: 61.210° N, 6.536° E.
- It is 70 mi northeast of Bergen, the main place in Vestland. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 8 min earlier than in Bergen.
- The nearest tide station, Balestrand, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Dragsvik (1.1 mi).
Questions about BalestrandQuestions
What time is high tide today in Balestrand?
Today in Balestrand there are high tides at 12:09 am (6.2 ft) and 12:33 pm (6.1 ft) and low tides at 6:07 am and 6:29 pm. Tide coefficient 94.
What time is sunset today in Balestrand?
At 4:41 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Balestrand?
At 7:56 am. First light comes at 6:18 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 1:58–3:58 am, Minor 1:45–2:45 pm, Major 2:30–4:30 pm, Minor 4:14–5:14 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Balestrand?
Light showers, from 47 °F to 52 °F, with a light air from the southeast (2 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Balestrand?
The best time to visit Balestrand is in July: highs of 67 °F, about 19 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: Balestrand, in a ©Kartverket tidal zone: the tide at Kaupanger 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).