Gamla stan tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 8:37 am (0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:00–3:40 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 51 °F smooth · 4.2 s from the south
- Wind · air 3 mph · 44 °F from the SSW, gusts 6 · clear
- Surf today Flat Flat day · 1/10 · 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sun 6:59 am–4:03 pm 9 h 3 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 4:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:39 pm
Today in Gamla stan there is high tide at 8:37 am (0.2 ft) and low tide at 1:04 am. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 8:37 am. The sun rises at 6:59 am and sets at 4:03 pm: 9 h 3 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:10 am to 3:10 am and from 1:42 pm to 3:42 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southwest (3 mph). Clear, 44 °F.
Fishing in Gamla stan today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:42–3:42 pm
- Sunset at 4:03 pm, golden hour from 2:59 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light offshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (1.3 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, 3:00 pm to 3:40 pm, combines a major period and sunset.
Species with the most records nearby: European flounder, Atlantic cod and turbot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European flounder and Atlantic cod. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Gamla stan, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Gamla stan
Is it a beach day?
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- Cloudy (75% cloud cover)
- Feels like 47 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 51 °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 51 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 7 mph
Offshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
Gamla stan 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 Gamla stan
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- Ekhagens strandbad 3.2 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Södra badstrand 3.4 mi · N
- Grottviken 3.6 mi · N
- Sandviksbadet 4.6 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Lilla viken 5.6 mi · NE
- Parking
- Södergarnsbadet 6.1 mi · NE
- 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the authorities of Sweden.
Webcams near Gamla stan
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Tides in Gamla stan
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:04 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 8:37 am 0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 23 min to high tide at 8:37 am.
In Gamla stan 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 | 6:59 am · 4:03 pm | Low tide 1:04 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 8:37 am · 0.2 ft | — | — | 85% | Major periods 1:10 am · 1:42 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:02 am · 4:00 pm | Low tide 1:47 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 9:31 am · 0.2 ft | — | — | 76% | Major periods 2:14 am · 2:46 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:04 am · 3:57 pm | Low tide 2:38 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:31 am · 0.2 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:18 am · 3:48 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:07 am · 3:55 pm | Low tide 3:45 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:38 am · 0.2 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:17 am · 4:44 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:09 am · 3:52 pm | Low tide 5:23 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:50 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:33 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 43% | Major periods 5:11 am · 5:36 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:12 am · 3:50 pm | High tide 2:03 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:22 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | 33% | Major periods 6:00 am · 6:24 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:14 am · 3:47 pm | High tide 3:30 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:52 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 3:08 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:59 pm · 0.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 6:47 am · 7:09 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 Stockholm station (UHSLC, TICON-4), 0.7 mi from Gamla stan. 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 Gamla stan
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.9 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 1.6 ft with a period of 3 s, from the southwest (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 48.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °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 4:14 am (local time).
Surf in Gamla stan today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.7 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:16 am · sunrise 6:59 am · sunset 4:03 pm · last light 4:46 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 50.9 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 3 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, 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 Gamla stan today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.4 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light offshore wind (5 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 4.3 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 50.9 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 4:46 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 4:39 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 Gamla stan 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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- Wreck 0.9 mi
- Wreck 1.3 mi
- Wreck 1.5 mi
- Wreck 1.5 mi
- Wreck 1.5 mi
- Wreck 1.6 mi
- Wreck 1.6 mi
- Dyktankhuset 0.7 mi
- Stockholms Dykcenter 0.9 mi
- Waterhouse Dykcenter 1.2 mi
- Dykresespecialisten 1.5 mi
- Dräktverkstan 1.5 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 Gamla stan
Now in Gamla stan
- Low / high
- 43 / 50 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 4%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 16
- 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: +0.30 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 | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 46° | 44° | 43° | 45° | 49° | 50° | 48° | 45° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 SSW | 3 SSW | 3 SSW | 5 SSW | 7 WSW | 5 WSW | 5 WSW | 5 W |
| Gusts | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 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 |
- 6:00 am 43° 3 SSW 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 45° 5 SSW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 49° 7 WSW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 50° 5 WSW 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 48° 5 WSW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 45° 5 W 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 44° 4 W 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 43° 3 W 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 43 / 50 °F | 7 mph SW | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 42 / 53 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 40 / 47 °F | 4 mph N | 0.9 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 48 °F | 5 mph SSW | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 46 °F | 8 mph N | 1.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 37 / 50 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 34 / 42 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 49 °F | 8 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 38 / 46 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 35 / 44 °F | 7 mph W | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 35 / 42 °F | 10 mph WNW | 2.0 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 32 / 38 °F | 7 mph WNW | 1.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 31 / 37 °F | 3 mph S | 0.6 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 36 / 42 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.6 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 42° / 53° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 40° / 47° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 43° / 48° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 39° / 46° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 37° / 50° 1.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 34° / 42° 1.1 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 39° / 49° 0.9 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind on Sunday 1. 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 (+3.8 °F; normal high: 47 °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 4:14 am (local time).
The sun in Gamla stan
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:28 am
- Full dark 5:34 pm
- Civil dawn 6:16 am
- Civil dusk 4:46 pm
- Solar noon 11:31 am (17° high)
- Daylight 9 h 3 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 2:59 pm
- Full dark 5:34 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,764 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Gamla stan
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:10–3:10 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:42–3:42 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:14–1:14 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:09–5:09 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 Gamla stan
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Stadsgården 160 0.8 mi
- Henriksdalsbryggan 1.6 mi
- Luma Brygga 1.7 mi
- Tårtan 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Årstasjön 1.7 mi
- Djurgårdshamnen 0.6 mi
- Wasahamnen 0.7 mi
- Lundgrens 0.9 mi
- Söder Sportfiske 1.4 mi
- Sjömack 3.4 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.3 mi from shore.
From the shoreline (650 ft from Gamla stan) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep800 ft
- 33 ft deep0.3 mi
- 66 ft deep0.45 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 0.3 mi 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 0.3 mi and 66 ft at 0.45 mi 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.8 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. 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
Hammarbyhamnen 1.6 mi southeast
- Light
- A red flash every 3 s · Fl R 3s
- Range
- 2 nautical miles (2.3 mi)
- Light height
- 13 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1926
Other lighthouses nearby: Årstaviken 10 (1.7 mi southwest), Danvikshem nedre (1.7 mi southeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Gamla stanTides nearby
- Stockholm0.3 mi
- Södermalm0.9 mi
- Östermalm1.0 mi
- Kungsholmen1.2 mi
- Vasastaden2.1 mi
- Nacka3.4 mi
- Solna3.4 mi
- Lidingö3.5 mi
- Bergshamra4.0 mi
- Sundbyberg4.3 mi
Gamla stan at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,000 people. Coordinates: 59.326° N, 18.073° E.
- The nearest tide station, Stockholm, is 0.7 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Södra Blasieholmskajen (0.2 mi), Klara Mälarstrand (0.8 mi), Stadsgården (1.0 mi), Henriksdalshamnen (1.6 mi).
Questions about Gamla stanQuestions
What time is sunset today in Gamla stan?
At 4:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 4:46 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Gamla stan?
At 7:02 am. First light comes at 5:30 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 1:10–3:10 am, Minor 12:14–1:14 pm, Major 1:42–3:42 pm, Minor 4:09–5:09 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Gamla stan?
Light rain, from 43 °F to 50 °F, with a light air from the south-southwest (3 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Gamla stan?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the south. The water is 51.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Gamla stan?
The best time to visit Gamla stan is from July to August: highs of 71 °F to 73 °F, about 9 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: Stockholm (UHSLC) 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).