Vaksdal tides today
- Tide now 1.4 ft ↑ rising · high 12:46 pm (5.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:40–4:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 0.5 ft smooth · 5.1 s from the west
- Wind · air 3 mph · 49 °F from the SW, gusts 9 · light rain
- Sun 7:53 am–4:47 pm 8 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:07 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:07 pm
- Best time to dive 11:50 am–1:40 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Vaksdal there are high tides at 12:22 am (5.7 ft) and 12:46 pm (5.6 ft) and low tides at 6:19 am and 6:41 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:46 pm. The sun rises at 7:53 am and sets at 4:47 pm: 8 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:07 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:01 am to 4:01 am and from 2:34 pm to 4:34 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light air from the southwest (3 mph). Light rain, 49 °F.
Fishing in Vaksdal today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:34–4:34 pm
- Sunset at 4:47 pm, golden hour from 3:40 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.41 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.4 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, 3:40 pm to 4:30 pm, combines a major period and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 11:50 am to 1:50 pm, with the 12:46 pm high tide and moonset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:00 am to 1:20 am, with the 12:22 am high tide and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, European flounder, pollock and pollack. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod and pollack. What you can catch
Beach day in Vaksdal
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- Cloudy (98% cloud cover)
- Feels like 50 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.12 in)
- High tide at 12:46 pm, coefficient 91: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 4 mph
Onshore breeze (4 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:41 pm
Low tide at 6:19 am and 6:41 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:22 am and 12:46 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 Vaksdal
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- Agnavikjæ 5.2 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
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Tides in Vaksdal
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:22 am 5.7 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 6:19 am 1.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 12:46 pm 5.6 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 6:41 pm 1.5 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 16 min to high tide at 12:46 pm.
Tide coefficient 95 for the 12:22 am high tide and 91 for the 12:46 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.3 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 (5.8 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (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 100, 4.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 29, 1.2 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 · 4:47 pm | High tide 12:22 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 6:19 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 12:46 pm · 5.6 ft | Low tide 6:41 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 95 | 85% | Major periods 2:01 am · 2:34 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:56 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 1:13 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 7:03 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 1:34 pm · 5.4 ft | Low tide 7:32 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 86 | 76% | Major periods 3:06 am · 3:38 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:59 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 2:08 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 7:53 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 2:27 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 8:35 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 73 | 66% | Major periods 4:09 am · 4:39 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:01 am · 4:39 pm | High tide 3:08 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 8:55 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 3:26 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 9:55 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:35 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:04 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 4:18 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 10:15 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 4:35 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 11:25 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 50 | 43% | Major periods 6:02 am · 6:27 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:06 am · 4:34 pm | High tide 5:40 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 11:48 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 5:54 pm · 4.7 ft | — | Coef. 50 | 33% | Major periods 6:51 am · 7:15 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:09 am · 4:31 pm | Low tide 12:43 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 7:00 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 1:02 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 7:08 pm · 4.9 ft | Coef. 58 | 23% | Major periods 7:38 am · 8:00 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 Vaksdal station (Kartverket), 0.0 mi from Vaksdal. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: © Kartverket / Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrographic Service (https://www.kartverket.no): tidal zone 102 (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 Bergen in the Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database).
The sea at Vaksdal
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.0 ft.
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 west 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: 0.5 ft with a period of 5 s, from the west (smooth).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:30 am (local time).
Diving in Vaksdal today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (12:46 pm): little current from 12:20 pm to 1:10 pm
- 0.4 ft swell at 4 s from the west: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:22 am (12:00–12:40 am), low tide 6:19 am (6:00–6:40 am), high tide 12:46 pm (12:20–1:10 pm) and low tide 6:41 pm (6:20–7:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (1.09 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:32 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:07 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 1:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind 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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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.
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Weather in Vaksdal
Now in Vaksdal
- Low / high
- 48 / 51 °F
- Rain
- 0.28 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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: +0.35 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 showers | Overcast | Light rain | Fog | Light rain |
| Temperature | 48° | 48° | 49° | 50° | 51° | 51° | 50° | 50° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SW | 3 SSW | 3 SW | 4 WSW | 3 SSW | 3 WSW | 2 SW | 2 S |
| Gusts | 14 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Waves | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 6:00 am 49° 3 SW 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 4 WSW 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 51° 3 SSW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 51° 3 WSW 0.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 50° 2 SW 0.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 50° 2 S 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 50° 3 ESE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 50° 5 E 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 48 / 51 °F | 5 mph SW | 0.5 ft | 12:22 am · 12:46 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 55 °F | 5 mph E | 0.3 ft | 1:13 am · 1:34 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 53 °F | 5 mph ESE | 0.3 ft | 2:08 am · 2:27 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 50 °F | 5 mph W | 0.3 ft | 3:08 am · 3:26 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 46 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.3 ft | 4:18 am · 4:35 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 40 / 51 °F | 4 mph NE | 0.3 ft | 5:40 am · 5:54 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 45 / 48 °F | 2 mph SSE | 0.3 ft | 7:00 am · 7:08 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 49 °F | 2 mph NNE | 0.3 ft | 8:01 am · 8:06 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 40 / 48 °F | 2 mph NNE | 0.2 ft | 8:48 am · 8:54 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 39 / 47 °F | 3 mph SE | 0.1 ft | 9:30 am · 9:37 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 47 °F | 3 mph SSW | — | 10:08 am · 10:18 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 38 / 42 °F | 3 mph ESE | — | 10:45 am · 10:57 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 40 / 45 °F | 3 mph E | — | 11:20 am · 11:34 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 39 / 46 °F | 4 mph E | — | 11:55 am |
- Fri 30 Overcast 47° / 55° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 47° / 53° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 42° / 50° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 39° / 46° 0.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 40° / 51° 0.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 45° / 48° 0.3 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 44° / 49° 0.3 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: a bit warmer and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+7.7 °F; normal high: 44 °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 6:30 am (local time).
The sun in Vaksdal
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:18 am
- Full dark 6:22 pm
- Civil dawn 7:08 am
- Civil dusk 5:32 pm
- Solar noon 12:21 pm (16° high)
- Daylight 8 h 54 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:40 pm
- Full dark 6:22 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,935 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Vaksdal
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:01–4:01 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:34–4:34 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 1:29–2:29 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:37–5:37 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 Vaksdal
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Postbryggjo Tunes 8.7 mi
- Stanghelle båtslipp 5.0 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Boat ramp 8.9 mi
- Stanghelle ytre hamn 4.8 mi
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 180 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 420 ft.
From the shoreline (600 ft from Vaksdal) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep100 ft
- 33 ft deep180 ft
- 66 ft deep250 ft
- 164 ft deep420 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 99 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 180 ft and 66 ft at 250 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) 2.4 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.
Tides near VaksdalTides nearby
- Nordvik4.2 mi
- Stanghelle5.2 mi
- Dale8.0 mi
- Lonevåg9.0 mi
- Indre Arna10 mi
- Ytre Arna11 mi
- Fotlandsvåg11 mi
- Hylkje13 mi
- Nyborg14 mi
- Åsane14 mi
Vaksdal at a glance
- Town or city of about 918 people. Coordinates: 60.477° N, 5.741° E.
- It is 15 mi east of Bergen, the main place in Vestland. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Bergen.
- The nearest tide station, Vaksdal, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about VaksdalQuestions
What time is high tide today in Vaksdal?
Today in Vaksdal there are high tides at 12:22 am (5.7 ft) and 12:46 pm (5.6 ft) and low tides at 6:19 am and 6:41 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Vaksdal?
At 4:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:32 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Vaksdal?
At 7:56 am. First light comes at 6:20 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 2:01–4:01 am, Minor 1:29–2:29 pm, Major 2:34–4:34 pm, Minor 4:37–5:37 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Vaksdal?
Light showers, from 48 °F to 51 °F, with a light air from the southwest (3 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Vaksdal?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 5.1 s from the west.
When is the best time to visit Vaksdal?
The best time to visit Vaksdal is from July to August: highs of 60 °F to 61 °F, about 18 rainy days a month and 6 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: Vaksdal, in a ©Kartverket tidal zone: the tide at Bergen 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).