Hel tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 8:37 am (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:40–3:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.1 ft · 56 °F smooth · 2.8 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 10 mph · 51 °F from the WNW, gusts 17 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:41 am–4:15 pm 9 h 34 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:37 pm
- Best time to dive 8:30–11:30 am great day · 10/10
Today in Hel there are high tides at 2:32 am (0.2 ft) and 3:35 pm (0.3 ft) and low tides at 8:37 am and 10:07 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:37 am. The sun rises at 6:41 am and sets at 4:15 pm: 9 h 34 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:37 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:07 am to 3:07 am and from 1:39 pm to 3:39 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (10 mph). Partly cloudy, 51 °F.
Fishing in Hel today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:07–3:07 am
- Steady pressure (30.24 inHg), light offshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 am to 2:30 am, lines up with a major period. Also worth a try from 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, with a major period and sunset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, European flounder, European plaice and turbot. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Hel, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Hel
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 1.1 ft waves
- Feels like 50 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 56 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.1 ft
1.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 56 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Hel has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
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 Hel
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- Plaża Miejska 0.3 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Sufficient water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Duża Plaża - Bałtycka 1.2 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the authorities of Poland.
Webcams near Hel
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Tides in Hel
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:32 am 0.2 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 8:37 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:35 pm 0.3 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:07 pm 0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 32 min to low tide at 8:37 am.
In Hel the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.2 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 26 (0.4 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (-0.5 ft).
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:41 am · 4:15 pm | High tide 2:32 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:37 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 3:35 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 10:07 pm · 0.1 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:07 am · 1:39 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 6:43 am · 4:13 pm | High tide 3:20 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:32 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 4:25 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 11:24 pm · 0.2 ft | 76% | Major periods 2:11 am · 2:43 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:45 am · 4:11 pm | High tide 4:17 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 10:30 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 5:33 pm · 0.3 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 3:14 am · 3:45 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:47 am · 4:09 pm | Low tide 11:31 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 7:28 pm · 0.3 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:14 am · 4:41 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 6:49 am · 4:07 pm | Low tide 12:41 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 9:02 pm · 0.3 ft | — | — | 43% | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:51 am · 4:05 pm | Low tide 3:42 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:40 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 2:18 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:04 pm · 0.3 ft | 33% | Major periods 5:57 am · 6:21 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:53 am · 4:03 pm | Low tide 4:27 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 9:48 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 4:20 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:51 pm · 0.2 ft | 23% | Major periods 6:44 am · 7:06 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. 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 Władysławowo station (TICON-4), 20 mi from Hel. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Hel
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 5.5 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north (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 54.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.5 °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 8:05 am (local time).
Surf in Hel today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.7 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:03 am · sunrise 6:41 am · sunset 4:15 pm · last light 4:53 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 55.4 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:03 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Hel today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.7 ft swell at 3 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 55.4 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 4:53 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:37 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Hel the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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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- Bryza 0.4 mi
- Munin 0.5 mi
- Uj 301 0.9 mi
- Wicher 1.1 mi
- Grom II 1.2 mi
- Alla 1.7 mi
- Wreck 0.8 mi
- Wreck 1.3 mi
- Wreck 1.4 mi
- Baza Nurkowa Hel 0.0 mi
- Dive Land 0.1 mi
- Biała Orka Baza Jasa 8.0 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 Hel
Now in Hel
- Low / high
- 51 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 44%
- Clouds
- 48%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 5.9 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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: +0.05 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 | Light rain | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Light rain | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 51° | 53° | 52° | 51° | 54° | 54° | 53° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 WSW | 13 NW | 11 WNW | 9 WNW | 9 WNW | 7 W | 7 WSW | 10 WNW |
| Gusts | 10 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 17 |
| Waves | 0.5 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 51° 9 WNW 1.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 54° 9 WNW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 54° 7 W 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 7 WSW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 52° 10 WNW 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 9 W 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 9 W 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 9 W 1.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 51 / 54 °F | 13 mph W | 1.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 53 °F | 14 mph NW | 2.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 53 °F | 16 mph NNE | 4.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 50 °F | 9 mph SSE | 3.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 45 / 49 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 47 / 52 °F | 21 mph NW | 4.2 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 51 °F | 24 mph N | 5.5 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 50 °F | 15 mph WNW | 3.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 51 °F | 15 mph NW | 2.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 49 °F | 18 mph WNW | 2.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 44 / 48 °F | 17 mph WSW | 2.0 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 45 / 49 °F | 16 mph NW | 2.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 43 / 47 °F | 15 mph S | 1.8 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 43 / 46 °F | 17 mph SSE | 2.2 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 51° / 53° 2.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 50° / 53° 4.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 50° 3.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 45° / 49° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 47° / 52° 4.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 48° / 51° 5.5 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 46° / 50° 3.5 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.6 °F; normal high: 51 °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 8:05 am (local time).
The sun in Hel
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:21 am
- Full dark 5:35 pm
- Civil dawn 6:03 am
- Civil dusk 4:53 pm
- Solar noon 11:29 am (22° high)
- Daylight 9 h 34 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:22 pm
- Full dark 5:35 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,813 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hel
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:07–3:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:39–3:39 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:10 am–12:10 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:07–6:07 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 Hel
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Pirs Kaszubski 0.1 mi
- Pirs Rybacki 0.2 mi
- Pirs Wewnętrzny 0.2 mi
- Falochron Zachodni 0.2 mi
- Falochron Południowy 0.3 mi
- Jetty 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 8.2 mi
- Boat ramp 8.4 mi
- Port morski Hel 0.2 mi
- Port morski Hel-Zachód 0.8 mi
- Morski Port Wojenny Hel-Zachód 0.9 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 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 0.8 mi.
From the shoreline (1.2 mi from Hel) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep0.5 mi
- 164 ft deep0.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 mi): 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.4 mi and 66 ft at 0.5 mi from shore.
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
Hel Lighthouse 0.5 mi southeast
- Light
- White light, on and off for equal times, every 10 s · Iso W 10s
- Range
- 17 nautical miles (20 mi)
- Light height
- 128 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1942
Other lighthouses nearby: Góra Szwedów Lighthouse (1.7 mi north), Jastarnia Bór Lighthouse (3.2 mi north).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near HelTides nearby
- Jurata6.5 mi
- Jastarnia8.3 mi
- Mechelinki12 mi
- Rewa12 mi
- Pierwoszyno12 mi
- Mosty12 mi
- Gdynia12 mi
- Pogórze13 mi
- Osłonino15 mi
- Rzucewo15 mi
Hel at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,136 people. Coordinates: 54.604° N, 18.804° E.
- It is 18 mi north of Gdańsk, the main place in Pomerania. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Gdańsk.
- The nearest tide station, Władysławowo, is 20 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about HelQuestions
What time is sunset today in Hel?
At 4:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 4:53 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hel?
At 6:43 am. First light comes at 5:23 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 1:07–3:07 am, Minor 11:10 am–12:10 pm, Major 1:39–3:39 pm, Minor 5:07–6:07 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Hel?
Light rain, from 51 °F to 54 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (10 mph) and a 44% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hel?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.1 ft waves with a period of 2.8 s from the northwest. The water is 55.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Hel?
The best time to visit Hel is from June to August: highs of 68 °F to 72 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 9 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: Władysławowo station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).