Longyearbyen tides today
- Tide now -1.8 ft ↑ rising · high 2:41 am (2.4 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 1:40–3:20 am good day · 7/10
- Waves · water 0.4 ft · 37 °F smooth · 8.9 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 32 °F from the ESE, gusts 10 · partly cloudy
- Sun Doesn't rise polar night · rises again Feb 16
- Moon 93% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 8:00–9:40 am average day · 6/10
- Pressure 29.57 inHg steady · rising tomorrow
Today in Longyearbyen there are high tides at 1:56 am (2.5 ft) and 2:19 pm (2.5 ft) and low tides at 8:03 am and 8:26 pm. Tide coefficient 100. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:41 am. The sun does not rise: it's polar night, and it won't rise again until February 16. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 12:17 am to 2:17 am and from 12:48 pm to 2:48 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 32 °F.
Fishing in Longyearbyen today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 1:56 am, coefficient 100
- Major period 12:17–2:17 am
- Steady pressure (29.53 inHg), light offshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 100 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:00 am to 2:20 am, combines the 1:56 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 1:20 pm to 2:50 pm, with the 2:19 pm high tide and a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, haddock and Atlantic wolffish. What you can catch
Beach day in Longyearbyen
Is it a beach day?
We don't have the weather and sea forecast right now, so there's no beach rating today. Check back soon.
- Tide & sand 8:03 am
Low tide at 8:03 am and 8:26 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:56 am and 2:19 pm.
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Beaches near Longyearbyen
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Tides in Longyearbyen
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:56 am 2.5 ft · coef. 100
- ▼ Low tide 8:03 am -2.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:19 pm 2.5 ft · coef. 98
- ▼ Low tide 8:26 pm -2.4 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 47 min to high tide at 2:41 am.
Tide coefficient 100 for the 1:56 am high tide and 98 for the 2:19 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 5.0 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 December 26 (2.8 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (-2.9 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 27 to 28 (coefficient 100, 5.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 30, 1.8 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | Polar night | High tide 1:56 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 8:03 am · -2.5 ft | High tide 2:19 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 8:26 pm · -2.4 ft | Coef. 100 | 93% | Major periods 12:17 am · 12:48 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | Polar night | High tide 2:41 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 8:45 am · -2.3 ft | High tide 3:02 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 9:12 pm · -2.3 ft | Coef. 96 | 85% | Major periods 1:20 am · 1:52 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | Polar night | High tide 3:28 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 9:30 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 3:48 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 10:03 pm · -2.0 ft | Coef. 88 | 76% | Major periods 2:25 am · 2:56 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | Polar night | High tide 4:20 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 10:20 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 4:40 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 11:03 pm · -1.8 ft | Coef. 76 | 66% | Major periods 3:28 am · 3:58 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | Polar night | High tide 5:20 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 11:18 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 5:40 pm · 1.7 ft | — | Coef. 63 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:27 am · 4:54 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | Polar night | Low tide 12:18 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 6:35 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 12:31 pm · -1.0 ft | High tide 6:52 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 53 | 43% | Major periods 5:21 am · 5:46 pm | Low |
| Tue 3 | Polar night | Low tide 1:55 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 8:17 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 2:09 pm · -1.0 ft | High tide 8:21 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 52 | 33% | Major periods 6:11 am · 6:34 pm | Low |
▲ 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
Longyearbyen has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 0.7 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Longyearbyen
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 Sunday 1: 4.2 ft with a period of 8 s, from the southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.6 °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 9:54 pm (local time).
Diving in Longyearbyen today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (8:26 pm): little current from 8:10 pm to 8:50 pm
- 0.3 ft swell at 8 s from the southwest: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Dark: night dive only, with experience
- Slack water today: high tide 1:56 am (1:40–2:20 am), low tide 8:03 am (7:48–8:20 am), high tide 2:19 pm (2:00–2:40 pm) and low tide 8:26 pm (8:10–8:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.33 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 36.3 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 3:13 pm. Waning gibbous (93%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:40 pm to 9:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current, though with darkness. Also worth a look from 1:10 am to 2:50 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current, though with darkness. Also worth a look from 7:20 am to 9:00 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current, though with darkness.
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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Longyearbyen.
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Weather in Longyearbyen
Now in Longyearbyen
- Low / high
- 32 / 36 °F
- Rain
- 0.14 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 78%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 30 °F
- Visibility
- 0.2 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 17
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.33 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 36° | 36° | 35° | 34° | 35° | 34° | 33° | 32° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 E | 4 E | 5 ESE | 6 E | 6 ESE | 7 ESE | 5 ESE | 4 ESE |
| Gusts | 13 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 11 |
| Waves | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 32° 4 ESE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 33° 4 ESE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 34° 3 E 0.4 ft
- 6:00 am 35° 2 E 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 34° 2 SSE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 33° 2 SW 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 27° 4 S 1.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 27° 4 S 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 32 / 36 °F | 7 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 1:56 am · 2:19 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 26 / 35 °F | 4 mph SSE | 1.1 ft | 2:41 am · 3:02 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 28 / 33 °F | 6 mph SSW | 1.1 ft | 3:28 am · 3:48 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 33 / 39 °F | 10 mph S | 4.1 ft | 4:20 am · 4:40 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 26 / 36 °F | 12 mph SW | 4.2 ft | 5:20 am · 5:40 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 21 / 26 °F | 12 mph WNW | 3.3 ft | 6:35 am · 6:52 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 16 / 25 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.3 ft | 8:17 am · 8:21 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 16 / 35 °F | 11 mph SE | 1.6 ft | 9:47 am · 9:44 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 30 / 34 °F | 5 mph E | 1.6 ft | 10:46 am · 10:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 18 / 31 °F | 8 mph E | 1.8 ft | 11:32 am · 11:34 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 16 / 20 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.3 ft | 12:11 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 10 / 21 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.0 ft | 12:15 am · 12:44 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 10 / 18 °F | 8 mph SE | 1.7 ft | 12:52 am · 1:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 19 / 31 °F | 15 mph E | 3.2 ft | 1:25 am · 1:42 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 26° / 35° 1.1 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 28° / 33° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 33° / 39° 4.1 ft
- Sun 1 Snow 26° / 36° 4.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light snow 21° / 26° 3.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 16° / 25° 2.3 ft
- Wed 4 Snow 16° / 35° 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 don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+10.1 °F; normal high: 26 °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 9:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Longyearbyen
Sunrise and sunset
The sun does not rise: it's polar night, and it won't rise again until February 16.
- First light 5:58 am
- Full dark 5:22 pm
- Civil dawn 8:07 am
- Civil dusk 3:13 pm
- Solar noon 11:41 am (-1° high)
- Daylight 0 h (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour —
- Full dark 5:22 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,925 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Longyearbyen
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:17–2:17 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:48–2:48 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Longyearbyen
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Gammelkaia 0.4 mi
- Tourist pier 0.6 mi
- Longyearbyen Main Pier 0.8 mi
- Marina 1.8 mi
- Longyearbyen havn 0.6 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 100 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (1,050 ft from Longyearbyen) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep50 ft
- 33 ft deep100 ft
- 66 ft deep700 ft
- 164 ft deep0.35 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 62 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 100 ft and 66 ft at 700 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Vestpynten Lighthouse 3.8 mi northwest
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (12 mi)
- Light height
- 36 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 26 ft
- Built
- 1933
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
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- Town or city of about 2,368 people. Coordinates: 78.223° N, 15.647° E.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about LongyearbyenQuestions
What time is high tide today in Longyearbyen?
Today in Longyearbyen there are high tides at 1:56 am (2.5 ft) and 2:19 pm (2.5 ft) and low tides at 8:03 am and 8:26 pm. Tide coefficient 100.
What time is sunset today in Longyearbyen?
The sun does not rise: it's polar night, and it won't rise again until February 16.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Longyearbyen?
On Thursday, October 29 it doesn't rise: it's polar night, and it won't rise again until February 16.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:17–2:17 am, Major 12:48–2:48 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Longyearbyen?
Drizzle, from 32 °F to 36 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (4 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Longyearbyen?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.4 ft waves with a period of 8.9 s from the southwest. The water is 36.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Longyearbyen?
The best time to visit Longyearbyen is from March to June: highs of 13 °F to 38 °F, about 8 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).