Bettnessand today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 12:49 pm (0.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:20–3:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Waves · water 3.3 ft · 45 °F slight · 4.8 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 45 °F from the SSW, gusts 13 · clear
- Sun 7:07 am–3:38 pm 8 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 1:50 pm waning gibbous · rises at 1:50 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:20–11:20 am great day · 10/10
Today in Bettnessand there is high tide at 12:29 pm (0.1 ft) and low tide at 7:13 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:49 pm. The sun rises at 7:07 am and sets at 3:38 pm: 8 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 1:50 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:29 pm to 2:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph). Clear, 45 °F.
Beach day in Bettnessand
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 44 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 5.9 ft waves every 6 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 45 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.9 ft
5.9 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 45 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand
Bettnessand 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
About BettnessandThe beach
3.2 mi from Sörmjöle. Tides, weather and sun in Sörmjöle →
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Bettnessand
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- Skatasanden 1.0 mi · SE
- Parking
- Kläppsand Havsbad 1.2 mi · E
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Brännäset havsbad 2.7 mi · W
- Parking
- Gråbolandet 5.4 mi · SW
- Fläse havsbad 5.9 mi · E
- 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 Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date.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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the authorities of Sweden.
Webcams near Bettnessand
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Fishing in Bettnessand today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 12:29–2:29 pm
- Minor period 1:20–2:20 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 3:38 pm, golden hour from 2:20 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.17 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (4.6 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, 2:20 pm to 4:30 pm, combines a major period, moonrise, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
The tide barely moves in Bettnessand, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Bettnessand
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:29 pm 0.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 7:13 pm 0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 13 h 1 min to high tide at 12:49 pm.
In Bettnessand 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 January 18 (0.4 ft) and the lowest, on April 25 (-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 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:07 am · 3:38 pm | High tide 12:29 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 7:13 pm · 0.1 ft | 93% | Major periods 12:29 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:10 am · 3:35 pm | High tide 12:49 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 7:42 pm · 0.1 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:01 am · 1:34 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:13 am · 3:32 pm | High tide 1:09 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:19 pm · 0.1 ft | 76% | Major periods 2:06 am · 2:38 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:17 am · 3:29 pm | High tide 3:51 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 9:04 pm · 0.1 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:09 am · 3:39 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:20 am · 3:26 pm | High tide 5:03 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 9:58 pm · 0.1 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:08 am · 4:36 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:23 am · 3:23 pm | High tide 6:43 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:10 pm · 0.1 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:26 am · 3:19 pm | — | — | 33% | Major periods 5:52 am · 6:16 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 Holmsund station (TICON-4), 7.5 mi from Bettnessand. 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 Bettnessand
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.6 ft
- Significant3.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 6.6 ft with a period of 7 s, from the south (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
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 11:47 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 Bettnessand today
Surf today
Poor- 3.3–5.1 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 1.6 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- 5.2 ft wind swell at 5 s: messy waves
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): a bit of chop
- Light: First light 6:16 am · sunrise 7:07 am · sunset 3:38 pm · last light 4:29 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 45.1 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 135 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore wind. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore wind.
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 Bettnessand today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 4.8 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.2 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 45.1 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 4:29 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 1:50 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:40 pm to 3:40 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with waves and moderate wind.
In Bettnessand 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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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 Bettnessand
Now in Bettnessand
- Low / high
- 45 / 51 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 41%
- Clouds
- 5%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 11 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 (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.45 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 49° | 49° | 49° | 50° | 51° | 48° | 46° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 16 SSW | 16 SSW | 15 SSW | 13 SSW | 13 SSW | 11 SSW | 7 SW | 7 SW |
| Gusts | 33 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 16 | 13 |
| Waves | 6.6 ft | 6.4 ft | 6.1 ft | 5.8 ft | 5.2 ft | 4.6 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.5 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 45° 6 SSW 3.3 ft
- 3:00 am 45° 7 SW 3.2 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 7 SW 3.3 ft
- 9:00 am 44° 5 SW 3.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 46° 6 SW 3.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 45° 6 SW 2.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 43° 6 SW 2.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 44° 6 WSW 2.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 45 / 51 °F | 16 mph SSW | 6.6 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 43 / 46 °F | 7 mph SW | 3.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 34 / 47 °F | 9 mph NNW | 2.2 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 31 / 45 °F | 11 mph SW | 2.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 37 / 45 °F | 13 mph SW | 2.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 34 / 41 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 31 / 42 °F | 15 mph NW | 1.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 30 / 42 °F | 11 mph W | 1.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 36 / 44 °F | 11 mph WNW | 1.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 35 / 51 °F | 15 mph WNW | 1.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 48 °F | 12 mph W | 2.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 36 / 43 °F | 20 mph WNW | 4.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 28 / 36 °F | 12 mph NNW | 2.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 26 / 34 °F | 6 mph W | 0.9 ft |
- Thu 29 Light rain 43° / 46° 3.4 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 34° / 47° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 31° / 45° 2.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 37° / 45° 2.9 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 34° / 41° 1.5 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 31° / 42° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 30° / 42° 1.8 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+9.2 °F; normal high: 42 °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 11:47 pm (local time).
The sun in Bettnessand
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:21 am
- Full dark 5:24 pm
- Civil dawn 6:16 am
- Civil dusk 4:29 pm
- Solar noon 11:23 am (13° high)
- Daylight 8 h 31 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 2:20 pm
- Full dark 5:24 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,227 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bettnessand
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:29–2:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:30–1:30 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 1:20–2:20 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Bettnessand
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Vitskärsuddens Pir 6.1 mi
- Långhalsviken 7.3 mi
- Bredviks Pir 6.7 mi
- Båtramp 5.7 mi
- Boat ramp 8.0 mi
- Boat ramp 8.5 mi
- Marina 2.6 mi
- Marina 6.8 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 0.5 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.7 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.5 mi
- 33 ft deep0.7 mi
- 66 ft deep1.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.5 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. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.7 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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
Norrmjöle lighthouse 1.2 mi southeast
- Light
- Steady light; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · F WRG
- Range
- 3 nautical miles (3.5 mi)
- Light height
- 9.8 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1934
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near BettnessandTides nearby
- Sörmjöle3.2 mi
- Hörnefors6.3 mi
- Obbola7.3 mi
- Holmsund8.9 mi
- Täfteå17 mi
- Nordmaling19 mi
- Rundvik22 mi
- Bygdeå36 mi
- Husum36 mi
Bettnessand at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 63.663° N, 20.092° E.
- It is 79 mi southwest of Ursviken, the main place in Västerbotten. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 10 min later than in Ursviken.
- 3.2 mi from Sörmjöle.
- The nearest tide station, Holmsund, is 7.5 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Bettnesand (0.0 mi), Norrmjöle Havsbad (1.2 mi).
Questions about BettnessandQuestions
Where is Bettnessand?
3.2 mi from Sörmjöle, in Västerbotten (Sweden). The shore faces south.
What amenities does Bettnessand have?
According to OpenStreetMap: parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Bettnessand?
Excellent water quality in the official rating for the 2025 season (European Environment Agency, with data from the authorities of Sweden).
What time is sunset today in Bettnessand?
At 3:38 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 4:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bettnessand?
At 7:10 am. First light comes at 5:24 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:29–2:29 pm, Minor 12:30–1:30 pm, Minor 1:20–2:20 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bettnessand?
Light rain, from 45 °F to 51 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph) and a 41% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bettnessand?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.3 ft waves with a period of 4.8 s from the south-southwest. The water is 45.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bettnessand?
The best time to visit Bettnessand is from June to July: highs of 64 °F to 69 °F, about 10 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: Holmsund 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).