Vik tides today
- Tide now -0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 11:08 am (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:00–4:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.6 ft · 51 °F smooth · 3.9 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 47 °F from the WSW, gusts 10 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:02 am–4:30 pm 9 h 28 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:46 pm
- Best time to dive 8:50–11:50 am great day · 10/10
Today in Vik there is high tide at 11:08 am (0.1 ft) and low tide at 11:30 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:08 am. The sun rises at 7:02 am and sets at 4:30 pm: 9 h 28 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:26 am to 3:26 am and from 1:58 pm to 3:58 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (5 mph). Partly cloudy, 47 °F.
Fishing in Vik today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:58–3:58 pm
- Sunset at 4:30 pm, golden hour from 3:35 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.14 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (9 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, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, combines a major period and sunset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, European flounder, European plaice and whiting. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Vik, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Vik
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- Cloudy (77% cloud cover)
- Feels like 49 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 52 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 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 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Vik 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 Vik
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- Hundbad Vårhallen 3.2 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
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
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Webcams near Vik
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Tides in Vik
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 11:08 am 0.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:30 pm -0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 10 h 45 min to high tide at 11:08 am.
In Vik 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 (0.3 ft) and the lowest, on May 1 (-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 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:02 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 11:08 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:30 pm · -0.1 ft | — | 85% | Major periods 1:26 am · 1:58 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:04 am · 4:28 pm | High tide 12:15 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | 76% | Major periods 2:30 am · 3:02 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:06 am · 4:26 pm | Low tide 12:05 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 1:11 pm · 0.2 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 3:33 am · 4:03 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:08 am · 4:24 pm | Low tide 12:44 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 1:54 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:32 am · 5:00 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:10 am · 4:22 pm | Low tide 1:29 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:24 pm · 0.2 ft | — | 43% | Major periods 5:26 am · 5:52 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:13 am · 4:20 pm | Low tide 2:34 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:38 am · 0.2 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:16 am · 6:40 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:15 am · 4:17 pm | Low tide 4:56 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:19 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 6:51 pm · 0.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:03 am · 7:25 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 Simrishamn station (TICON-4), 5.0 mi from Vik. 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 Vik
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 1.6 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-northeast (smooth).
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 49.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water about normal for late October.
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 12:23 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
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 Vik today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.6 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (9 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 6:23 am · sunrise 7:02 am · sunset 4:30 pm · last light 5:09 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 51.3 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:23 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 Vik today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.8 ft swell at 3 s from the southwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.0 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 51.3 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:09 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 am to 11:50 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Vik 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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- Villon 6.4 mi
- Wreck 1.3 mi
- Wreck 4.8 mi
- Wreck 5.6 mi
- Wreck 9.7 mi
- Wreck 10.0 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 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 Vik
Now in Vik
- Low / high
- 47 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 24%
- Clouds
- 56%
- Humidity
- 96%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 3.2 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- 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 (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.17 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 47° | 47° | 50° | 51° | 54° | 53° | 49° | 48° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 WSW | 5 SW | 8 SSW | 8 WNW | 8 WNW | 9 WNW | 7 W | 7 W |
| Gusts | 10 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 14 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 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 |
- 12:00 am 47° 6 WSW 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 47° 5 SW 0.6 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 8 SSW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 8 WNW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 54° 8 WNW 0.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 53° 9 WNW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 49° 7 W 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 48° 7 W 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 47 / 54 °F | 10 mph W | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 55 °F | 7 mph WNW | 0.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 49 °F | 10 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 48 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 44 / 48 °F | 11 mph WSW | 1.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 39 / 50 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 41 / 49 °F | 10 mph NW | 1.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 48 °F | 4 mph N | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 37 / 49 °F | 6 mph NW | 0.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 39 / 49 °F | 9 mph W | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 47 °F | 13 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 41 / 48 °F | 9 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 48 °F | 14 mph SSE | 3.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 47 / 50 °F | 14 mph SE | 3.5 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 48° / 55° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 45° / 49° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 44° / 48° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 44° / 48° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 39° / 50° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 41° / 49° 1.2 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 39° / 48° 1.0 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 The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.7 °F; normal high: 50 °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 12:23 am (local time).
The sun in Vik
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:40 am
- Full dark 5:52 pm
- Civil dawn 6:23 am
- Civil dusk 5:09 pm
- Solar noon 11:47 am (21° high)
- Daylight 9 h 28 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:35 pm
- Full dark 5:52 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,509 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Vik
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:26–3:26 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:58–3:58 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:39 am–12:39 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:16–6:16 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 Vik
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Brygga A 4.7 mi
- Brygga B 4.7 mi
- Brygga C 4.8 mi
- Brygga D 4.8 mi
- Brygga E 4.8 mi
- Jetty 4.8 mi
- Jetty 5.4 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 5.3 mi
- Simrishamns fritidshamn 4.8 mi
- Kiviks småbåtshamn 5.4 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 0.25 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.45 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep0.45 mi
- 66 ft deep1.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.25 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. 33 ft deep 0.45 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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
Baskemölla lower light 2.0 mi southeast
- Light
- Steady red light · F R
- Range
- 4 nautical miles (4.6 mi)
- Light height
- 20 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1935
Other lighthouses nearby: Baskemölla upper light (2.0 mi southeast), Stenshuvud lighthouse (3.4 mi north).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near VikTides nearby
- Baskemölla1.3 mi
- Simrishamn4.9 mi
- Simris6.1 mi
- Brantevik7.4 mi
- Skillinge9.8 mi
- Köpingebro18 mi
- Yngsjö18 mi
- Åhus21 mi
- Ystad22 mi
- Svarte26 mi
Vik at a glance
- Town or city of about 327 people. Coordinates: 55.617° N, 14.283° E.
- It is 50 mi east of Malmö, the main place in Skåne. The sun rises 5 min earlier and sets 5 min earlier than in Malmö.
- The nearest tide station, Simrishamn, is 5.0 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about VikQuestions
What time is sunset today in Vik?
At 4:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:09 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Vik?
At 7:04 am. First light comes at 5:42 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 1:26–3:26 am, Minor 11:39 am–12:39 pm, Major 1:58–3:58 pm, Minor 5:16–6:16 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Vik?
Drizzle, from 47 °F to 54 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (5 mph) and a 24% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Vik?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.6 ft waves with a period of 3.9 s from the east-southeast. The water is 51.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Vik?
The best time to visit Vik is from July to August: highs of 71 °F to 71 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 8 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: Simrishamn 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).