Fitjar tides today
- Tide now 3.2 ft ↑ rising · high 1:06 pm (4.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:20–2:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.5 ft · 54 °F slight · 7.6 s from the west
- Wind · air 4 mph · 52 °F from the WSW, gusts 11 · overcast
- Sun 7:53 am–4:51 pm 8 h 58 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:21 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:21 pm
- Best time to dive 12:30–1:30 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Fitjar there are high tides at 12:42 am (4.5 ft) and 1:06 pm (4.4 ft) and low tides at 6:34 am and 6:56 pm. Tide coefficient 97. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:06 pm. The sun rises at 7:53 am and sets at 4:51 pm: 8 h 58 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:21 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:03 am to 4:03 am and from 2:35 pm to 4:35 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (4 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Fitjar today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 1:06 pm, coefficient 92
- Minor period 1:19–2:19 pm (moonset)
- Rising pressure (+0.43 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (4 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: 97 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 2:10 pm, combines the 1:06 pm high tide, moonset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 3:50 pm to 4:40 pm, with a major period, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:30 am to 7:30 am, with the 6:34 am low tide, sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, pollack, pollock and ballan wrasse. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod and pollack. What you can catch
Beach day in Fitjar
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Cloudy (92% cloud cover)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
- Swim with care: 3.5 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.5 ft
3.5 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 54 °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
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:56 pm
Low tide at 6:34 am and 6:56 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:42 am and 1:06 pm. Coefficient 97 (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 Fitjar
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Fitjar.
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Tides in Fitjar
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:42 am 4.5 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 6:34 am 1.3 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 1:06 pm 4.4 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 6:56 pm 1.4 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 21 min to high tide at 1:06 pm.
Tide coefficient 97 for the 12:42 am high tide and 92 for the 1:06 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.2 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 (4.6 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (0.2 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 27 (coefficient 103, 3.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 28, 0.9 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 · 4:51 pm | High tide 12:42 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 6:34 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 1:06 pm · 4.4 ft | Low tide 6:56 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 97 | 85% | Major periods 2:03 am · 2:35 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:55 am · 4:49 pm | High tide 1:30 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 7:17 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 1:52 pm · 4.3 ft | Low tide 7:45 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 86 | 76% | Major periods 3:08 am · 3:40 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:58 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 2:20 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 8:05 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 2:40 pm · 4.1 ft | Low tide 8:45 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 72 | 66% | Major periods 4:11 am · 4:41 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:00 am · 4:43 pm | High tide 3:15 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 9:05 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 3:34 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 10:00 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 58 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:10 am · 5:37 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 8:03 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 4:18 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 10:24 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 4:37 pm · 3.7 ft | Low tide 11:21 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 47 | 43% | Major periods 6:04 am · 6:29 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:06 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 5:32 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 11:48 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 5:49 pm · 3.7 ft | — | Coef. 46 | 33% | Major periods 6:53 am · 7:17 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:08 am · 4:36 pm | Low tide 12:33 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 6:51 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 12:58 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 7:05 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 55 | 23% | Major periods 7:40 am · 8:02 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
Fitjar has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Stongarvåg (Kartverket), 6.3 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service (https://www.kartverket.no): tidal zone 121 (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) to the harmonic constants of Leirvik in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Fitjar
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.8 ft
- Significant3.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.5 ft with a period of 8 s, from the west (slight).
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 52.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.7 °F).
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 9:45 am (local time).
Diving in Fitjar today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (1:06 pm): little current from 12:51 pm to 1:21 pm
- 2.3 ft swell at 8 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:42 am (12:27–12:57 am), low tide 6:34 am (6:19–6:50 am), high tide 1:06 pm (12:51–1:21 pm) and low tide 6:56 pm (6:30–7:11 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 5.0 ft at 9 s) and rain (0.69 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.4 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:35 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:21 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 9:40 am to 11:30 am, with light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal 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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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 Fitjar
Now in Fitjar
- Low / high
- 50 / 53 °F
- Rain
- 0.17 in · 95%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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 (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.27 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 showers | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Fog | Overcast |
| Temperature | 50° | 51° | 52° | 51° | 53° | 53° | 52° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 WSW | 6 WSW | 7 WSW | 4 SW | 6 W | 5 W | 2 S | 4 SE |
| Gusts | 17 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 7 |
| Waves | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 51° 4 SW 3.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 53° 6 W 3.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 53° 5 W 3.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 2 S 3.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 51° 4 SE 2.8 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 4 ESE 2.4 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 5 SE 2.2 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 6 SE 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 53 °F | 9 mph WSW | 3.5 ft | 12:42 am · 1:06 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 54 °F | 10 mph SSE | 2.4 ft | 1:30 am · 1:52 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 53 °F | 12 mph SSE | 1.8 ft | 2:20 am · 2:40 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 51 °F | 18 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | 3:15 am · 3:34 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 44 / 49 °F | 13 mph N | 2.6 ft | 4:18 am · 4:37 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 52 °F | 11 mph N | 2.7 ft | 5:32 am · 5:49 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 49 °F | 8 mph N | 1.6 ft | 6:51 am · 7:05 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 51 °F | 9 mph N | 1.6 ft | 7:58 am · 8:10 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 50 °F | 13 mph NW | 1.3 ft | 8:50 am · 9:03 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 48 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.2 ft | 9:36 am · 9:49 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 46 °F | 8 mph SSE | — | 10:17 am · 10:32 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 45 / 48 °F | 17 mph SSE | — | 10:56 am · 11:12 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 49 °F | 25 mph S | — | 11:33 am · 11:50 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 40 / 46 °F | 19 mph NW | — | 12:08 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 49° / 54° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 51° / 53° 1.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 47° / 51° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 44° / 49° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 43° / 52° 2.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 44° / 49° 1.6 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 46° / 51° 1.6 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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.9 °F; normal high: 50 °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 9:45 am (local time).
The sun in Fitjar
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:19 am
- Full dark 6:24 pm
- Civil dawn 7:08 am
- Civil dusk 5:35 pm
- Solar noon 12:22 pm (17° high)
- Daylight 8 h 58 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:46 pm
- Full dark 6:24 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,907 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Fitjar
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:03–4:03 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:35–4:35 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 1:19–2:19 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:51–5:51 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 Fitjar
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 9.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- Boat ramp 3.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.9 mi
- Boat ramp 5.8 mi
- Marina 0.6 mi
- Fitjar 0.0 mi
- Driv Rubbestadneset 7.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 200 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.7 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep100 ft
- 33 ft deep200 ft
- 66 ft deep500 ft
- 164 ft deep0.7 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 54 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 200 ft and 66 ft at 500 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2.7 mi out. 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Økshamaren fyrstasjon 5.8 mi northwest
- Light
- Light that goes dark once every 8 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Oc WRG 8s
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (11 mi)
- Light height
- 72 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 13 ft
- Built
- 1849
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near FitjarTides nearby
- Rubbestadneset7.3 mi
- Bekkjarvik7.4 mi
- Sagvåg9.8 mi
- Svortland10.0 mi
- Våge11 mi
- Leirvik11 mi
- Storebø13 mi
- Austevoll14 mi
- Mosterhamn15 mi
- Sæbøvik16 mi
Fitjar at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,751 people. Coordinates: 59.918° N, 5.317° E.
- It is 33 mi south of Bergen, the main place in Vestland. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 2 min later than in Bergen.
- The nearest tide station, Stongarvåg, is 6.3 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about FitjarQuestions
What time is high tide today in Fitjar?
Today in Fitjar there are high tides at 12:42 am (4.5 ft) and 1:06 pm (4.4 ft) and low tides at 6:34 am and 6:56 pm. Tide coefficient 97.
What time is sunset today in Fitjar?
At 4:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Fitjar?
At 7:55 am. First light comes at 6:22 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 2:03–4:03 am, Minor 1:19–2:19 pm, Major 2:35–4:35 pm, Minor 4:51–5:51 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Fitjar?
Light showers, from 50 °F to 53 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (4 mph) and a 95% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Fitjar?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.5 ft waves with a period of 7.6 s from the west. The water is 54.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Fitjar?
The best time to visit Fitjar is from June to August: highs of 60 °F to 65 °F, about 14 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: Stongarvåg, in a ©Kartverket tidal zone: the tide at Leirvik 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).