Lærdal tides today
- Tide now 5.9 ft ↓ falling · low 6:07 am (1.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:30–4:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Wind · air 3 mph · 47 °F from the NNE, gusts 3 · light rain
- Sun 7:49 am–4:38 pm 8 h 49 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 4:44 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:44 pm
- Pressure 29.99 inHg rising · rising tomorrow
- Coefficient 94 spring tides · spring tides Nov 9–11
- Major solunar period 1:54–3:54 am today's activity: high
Today in Lærdal there are high tides at 12:09 am (6.3 ft) and 12:33 pm (6.2 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 7:49 am and sets at 4:38 pm: 8 h 49 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:44 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:54 am to 3:54 am and from 2:26 pm to 4:26 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. There's a light air from the north-northeast (3 mph). Light rain, 47 °F.
Fishing in Lærdal today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:26–4:26 pm
- Minor period 4:14–5:14 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:38 pm, golden hour from 3:29 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.36 inHg in 24 h) and light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 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 4:30 pm, combines a major period, moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze, 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 Atlantic horse mackerel. October is one of the months when these are seen most: whiting. What you can catch
Tides in Lærdal
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:09 am 6.3 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Next low tide 6:07 am 1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:33 pm 6.2 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 6:29 pm 1.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 38 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 4.8 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 (0.4 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, 5.3 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 | 7:49 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 12:09 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 6:07 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 12:33 pm · 6.2 ft | Low tide 6:29 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 94 | 85% | Major periods 1:54 am · 2:26 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:52 am · 4:35 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 · 2.0 ft | Coef. 85 | 76% | Major periods 2:59 am · 3:31 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:54 am · 4:32 pm | High tide 2:07 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 7:53 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 2:28 pm · 5.7 ft | Low tide 8:43 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 72 | 66% | Major periods 4:02 am · 4:32 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:57 am · 4:29 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 9:58 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:01 am · 5:28 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:00 am · 4:27 pm | High tide 4:11 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 10:18 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 4:34 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 11:17 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 50 | 43% | Major periods 5:55 am · 6:20 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:02 am · 4:24 pm | High tide 5:28 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 11:44 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 5:50 pm · 5.3 ft | — | Coef. 51 | 33% | Major periods 6:44 am · 7:08 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:05 am · 4:21 pm | Low tide 12:33 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 6:54 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 12:58 pm · 2.6 ft | High tide 7:02 pm · 5.5 ft | Coef. 59 | 23% | Major periods 7:31 am · 7:53 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 Lærdalsøyri station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Lærdal. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service (https://www.kartverket.no): tidal zone 92 (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 Kaupanger in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Lærdal
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Lærdal: 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
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.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:29 am (local time).
Weather in Lærdal
Now in Lærdal
- Low / high
- 46 / 52 °F
- Rain
- 0.13 in · 96%
- Clouds
- 94%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 20 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 (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.47 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Light rain | Light rain | Light rain | Overcast | Light rain | Light rain |
| Temperature | 47° | 46° | 46° | 47° | 48° | 52° | 50° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 E | 4 E | 3 ENE | 4 E | 5 NE | 5 NNW | 4 NNW | 4 N |
| Gusts | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 46° 4 E
- 6:00 am 46° 3 ENE
- 9:00 am 47° 4 E
- 12:00 pm 48° 5 NE
- 3:00 pm 52° 5 NNW
- 6:00 pm 50° 4 NNW
- 9:00 pm 51° 4 N
- 12:00 am 50° 2 NNE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 46 / 52 °F | 5 mph NNE | 12:09 am · 12:33 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 53 °F | 4 mph NE | 1:06 am · 1:29 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 51 °F | 4 mph NE | 2:07 am · 2:28 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 50 °F | 4 mph ENE | 3:07 am · 3:28 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 46 °F | 4 mph S | 4:11 am · 4:34 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 48 °F | 1 mph NW | 5:28 am · 5:50 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 47 °F | 2 mph SW | 6:54 am · 7:02 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 47 °F | 1 mph ESE | 7:56 am · 7:58 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 46 °F | 1 mph SE | 8:43 am · 8:44 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 45 °F | 2 mph SSE | 9:23 am · 9:25 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 45 °F | 2 mph W | 10:00 am · 10:04 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 36 / 41 °F | 1 mph NE | 10:36 am · 10:42 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 34 / 42 °F | 2 mph E | 11:11 am · 11:20 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 34 / 44 °F | 2 mph ENE | 11:46 am · 11:59 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 49° / 53° 4 mph
- Sat 31 Light rain 48° / 51° 4 mph
- Sun 1 Light rain 46° / 50° 4 mph
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 42° / 46° 4 mph
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 44° / 48° 1 mph
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 46° / 47° 2 mph
- Thu 5 Overcast 44° / 47° 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 on Saturday 31. 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 (+9.8 °F; normal high: 42 °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 1:29 am (local time).
The sun in Lærdal
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:12 am
- Full dark 6:15 pm
- Civil dawn 7:03 am
- Civil dusk 5:24 pm
- Solar noon 12:14 pm (15° high)
- Daylight 8 h 49 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:29 pm
- Full dark 6:15 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,052 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lærdal
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:54–3:54 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:26–4:26 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 1:38–2:38 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 Lærdal
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 600 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.5 mi.
From the shoreline (1,000 ft from Lærdal) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep460 ft
- 33 ft deep600 ft
- 66 ft deep850 ft
- 164 ft deep0.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 600 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. 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 600 ft and 66 ft at 850 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) 1.1 mi out. 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 LærdalTides nearby
- Kaupanger9.7 mi
- Årdalstangen12 mi
- Sogndal15 mi
- Undredal16 mi
- Hermansverk22 mi
- Gaupne22 mi
- Luster24 mi
- Gudvangen26 mi
- Balestrand32 mi
Lærdal at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,135 people. Coordinates: 61.100° N, 7.474° E.
- It is 87 mi northeast of Bergen, the main place in Vestland. The sun rises 6 min earlier and sets 12 min earlier than in Bergen.
- The nearest tide station, Lærdalsøyri, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about LærdalQuestions
What time is high tide today in Lærdal?
Today in Lærdal there are high tides at 12:09 am (6.3 ft) and 12:33 pm (6.2 ft) and low tides at 6:07 am and 6:29 pm. Tide coefficient 94.
What time is sunset today in Lærdal?
At 4:38 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lærdal?
At 7:52 am. First light comes at 6:14 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 1:54–3:54 am, Minor 1:38–2:38 pm, Major 2:26–4:26 pm, Minor 4:14–5:14 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Lærdal?
Light rain, from 46 °F to 52 °F, with a light air from the north-northeast (3 mph) and a 96% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Lærdal?
The best time to visit Lærdal is in July: highs of 63 °F, about 21 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: Lærdalsøyri, 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).