Visby tides today
- Tide now 0.0 ft ↑ rising · high 7:34 am (0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:30–3:40 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 53 °F smooth · 4.9 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 47 °F from the SW, gusts 6 · overcast
- Sun 6:52 am–4:08 pm 9 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:05 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:05 pm
- Best time to dive 8:30–11:30 am great day · 10/10
Today in Visby there is high tide at 7:34 am (0.2 ft) and low tide at 11:56 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 7:34 am. The sun rises at 6:52 am and sets at 4:08 pm: 9 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:05 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:09 am to 3:09 am and from 1:41 pm to 3:41 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph). Overcast, 47 °F.
Fishing in Visby today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:41–3:41 pm
- Sunset at 4:08 pm, golden hour from 3:08 pm
- Steady pressure (30.21 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (1.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, 2:30 pm to 3:40 pm, combines a major period, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, European flounder, turbot and garfish. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Visby, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Visby
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.7 ft waves
- Cloudy (84% cloud cover)
- Feels like 44 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 52 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.7 ft
1.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 52 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 12 mph
Cross-shore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand
Visby 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 Visby
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Visby.
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Webcams near Visby
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Tides in Visby
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 7:34 am 0.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:56 pm 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 10 min to high tide at 7:34 am.
In Visby 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 24 (0.4 ft) and the lowest, on April 30 (-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 | 6:52 am · 4:08 pm | High tide 7:34 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:56 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | 85% | Major periods 1:09 am · 1:41 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 6:55 am · 4:05 pm | High tide 8:42 am · 0.2 ft | — | — | — | 76% | Major periods 2:14 am · 2:45 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:57 am · 4:03 pm | Low tide 12:57 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 9:47 am · 0.2 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:17 am · 3:47 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:59 am · 4:01 pm | Low tide 2:33 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:43 am · 0.2 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:16 am · 4:43 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:02 am · 3:58 pm | Low tide 4:38 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:33 am · 0.2 ft | — | — | 43% | Major periods 5:10 am · 5:35 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:04 am · 3:56 pm | Low tide 6:13 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:15 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:06 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:00 am · 6:23 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:06 am · 3:54 pm | High tide 1:59 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 7:25 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:52 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 8:33 pm · 0.0 ft | 23% | Major periods 6:46 am · 7:08 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 Västervik station (TICON-4), 60 mi from Visby. 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 Visby
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 5.5 ft with a period of 5 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 51.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.7 °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 1:25 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from SMHI, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Visby today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.7 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (6 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 6:11 am · sunrise 6:52 am · sunset 4:08 pm · last light 4:49 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 52.2 °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, 6:11 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 Visby today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.5 ft swell at 4 s from the south-southwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.6 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 52.2 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 4:49 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:05 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 Visby 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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Weather in Visby
Now in Visby
- Low / high
- 44 / 49 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 99%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 2.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 14
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
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: +0.18 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 | Overcast | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 48° | 47° | 45° | 48° | 49° | 49° | 47° | 48° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 SW | 4 SW | 5 SSW | 8 SSW | 11 SW | 9 SW | 7 SW | 6 W |
| Gusts | 6 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 23 | 17 | 13 | 12 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 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 |
- 3:00 am 47° 4 SW 0.8 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 5 SSW 0.8 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 8 SSW 1.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 49° 11 SW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 49° 9 SW 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 47° 7 SW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 48° 6 W 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 48° 5 W 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 44 / 49 °F | 12 mph SW | 1.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 51 °F | 10 mph NW | 2.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 43 / 49 °F | 12 mph NNE | 3.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 41 / 49 °F | 6 mph SSW | 1.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 47 °F | 13 mph WNW | 2.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 49 °F | 17 mph NNW | 5.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 41 / 45 °F | 14 mph NNW | 5.5 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 48 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 49 °F | 12 mph NW | 2.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 46 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 48 °F | 13 mph WNW | 3.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 33 / 44 °F | 8 mph NNW | 3.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 32 / 42 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.4 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 42 / 46 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.7 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 47° / 51° 2.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 43° / 49° 3.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 41° / 49° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 43° / 47° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 42° / 49° 5.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 41° / 45° 5.5 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 43° / 48° 1.9 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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (48 °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 1:25 am (local time).
The sun in Visby
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:25 am
- Full dark 5:35 pm
- Civil dawn 6:11 am
- Civil dusk 4:49 pm
- Solar noon 11:31 am (19° high)
- Daylight 9 h 15 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:08 pm
- Full dark 5:35 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,779 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Visby
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:09–3:09 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:41–3:41 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:47 am–12:47 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:35–5:35 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 Visby
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Gästhamnen 0.4 mi
- Fiskehamnen 0.6 mi
- Flundrevikens Fiskeläge 2.1 mi
- Fuel dock 0.4 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,250 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.8 mi.
From the shoreline (1,200 ft from Visby) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep800 ft
- 33 ft deep1,250 ft
- 66 ft deep0.4 mi
- 164 ft deep0.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,250 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 1,250 ft and 66 ft at 0.4 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
Visby Harbor upper light 0.4 mi west
- Light
- Red light that goes dark once every 12 s · Oc R 12s
- Range
- 7 nautical miles (8.1 mi)
- Light height
- 66 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1911
Other lighthouses nearby: Visby Harbor lower light (0.6 mi west), Visby harbor lighthouse (0.9 mi southwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near VisbyTides nearby
All places in Gotland, A to Z (37) →Visby at a glance
- Town or city of about 23,402 people. Coordinates: 57.641° N, 18.296° E.
- The nearest tide station, Västervik, is 60 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Gustavsviks strand (1.8 mi), Själsö hamn (4.1 mi).
Questions about VisbyQuestions
What time is sunset today in Visby?
At 4:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 4:49 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Visby?
At 6:55 am. First light comes at 5:27 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 1:09–3:09 am, Minor 11:47 am–12:47 pm, Major 1:41–3:41 pm, Minor 4:35–5:35 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Visby?
Overcast, from 44 °F to 49 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Visby?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 4.9 s from the south-southwest. The water is 52.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Visby?
The best time to visit Visby is in July: highs of 72 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 10 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: Västervik 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).