Gårdskär tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 9:44 pm (0.0 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 1.1 ft · 49 °F smooth · 2.5 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 49 °F from the SSW, gusts 20 · overcast
- Sun 7:06 am–3:59 pm 8 h 53 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 4:15 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:15 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:30–3:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Gårdskär there is high tide at 5:15 am (0.2 ft) and low tide at 9:44 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:44 pm. The sun rises at 7:06 am and sets at 3:59 pm: 8 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:15 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:12 am to 3:12 am and from 1:44 pm to 3:44 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (9 mph). Overcast, 49 °F.
Fishing in Gårdskär today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:44–3:44 pm
- Minor period 3:45–4:45 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 3:59 pm, golden hour from 2:52 pm
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light offshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.9 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: European flounder, Atlantic cod and thicklip grey mullet. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Gårdskär, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Gårdskär
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- Cloudy (88% cloud cover)
- Feels like 45 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 49 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 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 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Gårdskär 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 Gårdskär
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- Långsandsbadet 3.0 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Rullsand 4.4 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Brämsand 4.8 mi · NW
- 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 Gårdskär
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Tides in Gårdskär
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:15 am 0.2 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 9:44 pm 0.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 9 h 44 min to low tide at 9:44 pm.
In Gårdskär 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 24 (0.4 ft) and the lowest, on April 27 (-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 | 7:06 am · 3:59 pm | High tide 5:15 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:44 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | 85% | Major periods 1:12 am · 1:44 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:09 am · 3:57 pm | High tide 6:13 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 10:31 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | 76% | Major periods 2:16 am · 2:48 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:12 am · 3:54 pm | High tide 7:16 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:32 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:20 am · 3:50 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:14 am · 3:51 pm | High tide 8:27 am · 0.2 ft | — | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:19 am · 4:46 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:17 am · 3:49 pm | Low tide 12:56 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 9:35 am · 0.1 ft | — | — | 43% | Major periods 5:13 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:20 am · 3:46 pm | Low tide 2:31 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:28 am · 0.1 ft | — | — | 33% | Major periods 6:03 am · 6:26 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:22 am · 3:43 pm | Low tide 3:54 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:07 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 5:36 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:16 pm · 0.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 6:49 am · 7:11 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 Bönan station (TICON-4), 13 mi from Gårdskär. 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 Gårdskär
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 4.5 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 47.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.3 °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 12:00 pm (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 Gårdskär today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.3 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 6:21 am · sunrise 7:06 am · sunset 3:59 pm · last light 4:45 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 48.9 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:21 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 Gårdskär today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.1 ft swell at 3 s from the west-southwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 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 48.9 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 4:45 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 4:15 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 Gårdskär 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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- Simson 8.1 mi
- Wreck 8.3 mi
- Wreck 9.7 mi
- Billuddens naturreservat 4.7 mi
- Eggegrund-Gråsjälsbådans NVO 8.7 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 Gårdskär
Now in Gårdskär
- Low / high
- 43 / 50 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 44 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- 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: +0.41 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 | Overcast | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 44° | 43° | 43° | 45° | 49° | 49° | 46° | 45° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 SSW | 8 SSW | 10 SSW | 9 SSW | 9 SSW | 6 SW | 6 WSW | 6 W |
| Gusts | 15 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Waves | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.1 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 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 |
- 12:00 pm 49° 9 SSW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 49° 6 SW 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 46° 6 WSW 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 45° 6 W 0.6 ft
- 12:00 am 47° 4 W 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 47° 7 W 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 10 WNW 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 49° 12 NW 2.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 43 / 50 °F | 10 mph SW | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 52 °F | 13 mph NW | 2.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 40 / 47 °F | 7 mph SW | 2.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 39 / 44 °F | 9 mph SW | 1.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 46 °F | 14 mph N | 2.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 37 / 51 °F | 16 mph NW | 4.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 36 / 43 °F | 12 mph NW | 4.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 37 / 50 °F | 12 mph NW | 1.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 34 / 45 °F | 8 mph W | 1.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 33 / 44 °F | 10 mph NW | 3.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 30 / 42 °F | 7 mph W | 3.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 33 / 41 °F | 8 mph WSW | 1.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 44 °F | 12 mph SSW | 2.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 37 / 42 °F | 12 mph SSW | 2.6 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 46° / 52° 2.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 40° / 47° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 39° / 44° 1.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 39° / 46° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 37° / 51° 4.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 36° / 43° 4.0 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 37° / 50° 1.7 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.6 °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 12:00 pm (local time).
The sun in Gårdskär
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:31 am
- Full dark 5:35 pm
- Civil dawn 6:21 am
- Civil dusk 4:45 pm
- Solar noon 11:33 am (16° high)
- Daylight 8 h 53 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 2:52 pm
- Full dark 5:35 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,731 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Gårdskär
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:12–3:12 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:44–3:44 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:42–1:42 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 3:45–4:45 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 Gårdskär
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.1 mi
- Boat ramp 5.9 mi
- Boat ramp 6.9 mi
- Marina 1.5 mi
- Marina 3.1 mi
- Furuvik Gästhamn 8.7 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 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi.
From the shoreline (2.3 mi from Gårdskär) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.5 mi
- 66 ft deep1.9 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 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 0.5 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.9 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
Gårdskär lighthouse 2.7 mi northeast
- Light
- A flash every 3 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Fl WRG 3s
- Range
- 6 nautical miles (6.9 mi)
- Light height
- 16 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1932
Other lighthouses nearby: Billskaten (4.4 mi northwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near GårdskärTides nearby
- Skutskär5.8 mi
- Karlholmsbruk6.3 mi
- Furuvik9.0 mi
- Bönan13 mi
- Gävle16 mi
- Norrsundet28 mi
- Öregrund35 mi
- Östhammar36 mi
- Alunda36 mi
Gårdskär at a glance
- Town or city of about 354 people. Coordinates: 60.609° N, 17.585° E.
- It is 5.8 mi east of Skutskär, the main place in Uppsala. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Skutskär.
- The nearest tide station, Bönan, is 13 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about GårdskärQuestions
What time is sunset today in Gårdskär?
At 3:59 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 4:45 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Gårdskär?
At 7:09 am. First light comes at 5:33 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 1:12–3:12 am, Minor 12:42–1:42 pm, Major 1:44–3:44 pm, Minor 3:45–4:45 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Gårdskär?
Overcast, from 43 °F to 50 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (9 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Gårdskär?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.1 ft waves with a period of 2.5 s from the south-southwest. The water is 49.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Gårdskär?
The best time to visit Gårdskär is in July: highs of 71 °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: Bönan 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).