Älmsta tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 5:24 am (0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:50–4:40 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 49 °F smooth · 4.2 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 44 °F from the SW, gusts 9 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:59 am–3:57 pm 8 h 58 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 4:24 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:24 pm
- Best time to dive 8:30–11:30 am great day · 10/10
Today in Älmsta there is high tide at 5:24 am (0.2 ft) and low tide at 9:51 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:24 am. The sun rises at 6:59 am and sets at 3:57 pm: 8 h 58 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:24 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 1.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph). Mainly clear, 44 °F.
Fishing in Älmsta today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:39–3:39 pm
- Minor period 3:54–4:54 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 3:57 pm, golden hour from 2:52 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light offshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (1.2 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, 2:50 pm to 4:40 pm, combines a major period, moonrise and sunset.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, European flounder and turbot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod and European flounder. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Älmsta, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Älmsta
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- Cloudy (85% cloud cover)
- Feels like 45 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 49 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 49 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Älmsta 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 Älmsta
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Älmsta.
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Webcams near Älmsta
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Tides in Älmsta
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 5:24 am 0.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 9:51 pm 0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 43 min to high tide at 5:24 am.
In Älmsta the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.1 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 25 (0.5 ft) and the lowest, on April 27 (-0.6 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 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:59 am · 3:57 pm | High tide 5:24 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:51 pm · 0.1 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:07 am · 1:39 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:01 am · 3:54 pm | High tide 6:14 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 10:39 pm · 0.1 ft | 76% | Major periods 2:11 am · 2:43 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:04 am · 3:52 pm | High tide 7:07 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:37 pm · 0.1 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:14 am · 3:45 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:07 am · 3:49 pm | High tide 8:07 am · 0.2 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:14 am · 4:41 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:09 am · 3:47 pm | Low tide 12:53 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 9:15 am · 0.2 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:12 am · 3:44 pm | Low tide 2:30 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:30 am · 0.2 ft | 33% | Major periods 5:57 am · 6:21 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:14 am · 3:42 pm | Low tide 4:00 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:29 am · 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 Forsmark station (TICON-4), 37 mi from Älmsta. 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 Älmsta
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east 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 Tuesday 3: 8.1 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 48.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.5 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:32 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).
Diving in Älmsta today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.2 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light offshore wind (6 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. Swell (up to 3.0 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 49.1 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 4:42 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 4:24 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Älmsta 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
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 Älmsta
Now in Älmsta
- Low / high
- 42 / 49 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 25%
- Humidity
- 96%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 3.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 17
- 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: +0.26 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 44° | 43° | 42° | 45° | 48° | 49° | 46° | 44° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 SW | 4 SW | 4 SSW | 6 SSW | 7 SW | 5 SW | 4 SW | 4 WSW |
| Gusts | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 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 |
- 12:00 am 44° 4 SW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 43° 4 SW 1.1 ft
- 6:00 am 42° 4 SSW 1.1 ft
- 9:00 am 45° 6 SSW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 48° 7 SW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 49° 5 SW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 46° 4 SW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 44° 4 WSW 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 42 / 49 °F | 8 mph SW | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 42 / 52 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 42 / 47 °F | 6 mph N | 3.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 41 / 47 °F | 6 mph SW | 1.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 35 / 46 °F | 8 mph NNW | 3.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 34 / 49 °F | 19 mph NW | 8.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 38 / 42 °F | 13 mph WNW | 6.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 51 °F | 10 mph WNW | 2.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 38 / 48 °F | 9 mph WNW | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 36 / 49 °F | 9 mph W | 2.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 35 / 43 °F | 13 mph W | 4.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 30 / 41 °F | 10 mph WNW | 5.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 28 / 38 °F | 5 mph SW | 2.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 28 / 41 °F | 5 mph SSE | 0.9 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 42° / 52° 3.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 42° / 47° 3.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 41° / 47° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 35° / 46° 3.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 34° / 49° 8.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 38° / 42° 6.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 40° / 51° 2.8 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 (+3.4 °F; normal high: 45 °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 12:32 am (local time).
The sun in Älmsta
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:25 am
- Full dark 5:30 pm
- Civil dawn 6:14 am
- Civil dusk 4:42 pm
- Solar noon 11:29 am (17° high)
- Daylight 8 h 58 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 2:52 pm
- Full dark 5:30 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,812 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Älmsta
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
- 12:23–1:23 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 3:54–4:54 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 Älmsta
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Elmsta Gästhamn 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 6.6 mi
- Boat ramp 8.2 mi
- Boat ramp 8.9 mi
- Boat ramp 9.2 mi
- Grisslehamn färjeläge 9.2 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 130 ft from shore and 0 ft at 650 ft. Right off the beach it already drops to about 21 ft.
From the shoreline (0.75 mi from Älmsta) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep130 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 650 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 650 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 650 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 21 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. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 650 ft. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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) 650 ft out. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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
Väddö skjutvarningsfyr 3.6 mi east
- Light
- Very quick yellow flashes (about 120 a minute) · VQ Y
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (12 mi)
- Built
- 2025
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ÄlmstaTides nearby
- Hallstavik9.0 mi
- Grisslehamn9.3 mi
- Nysättra11 mi
- Arnö12 mi
- Herräng13 mi
- Norrtälje15 mi
- Östhamra15 mi
- Södersvik16 mi
- Gräddö16 mi
- Hargshamn18 mi
Älmsta at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,376 people. Coordinates: 59.967° N, 18.800° E.
- It is 51 mi northeast of Stockholm, the main place in Stockholm. The sun rises at the same time and sets 5 min earlier than in Stockholm.
- The nearest tide station, Forsmark, is 37 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about ÄlmstaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Älmsta?
At 3:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 4:42 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Älmsta?
At 7:01 am. First light comes at 5:28 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 12:23–1:23 pm, Major 1:39–3:39 pm, Minor 3:54–4:54 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Älmsta?
Overcast, from 42 °F to 49 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Älmsta?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the south-southeast. The water is 49.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Älmsta?
The best time to visit Älmsta is in July: highs of 71 °F, about 8 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: Forsmark 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).