TidePlanet

Today in Andalen there are high tides at 4:18 am (0.3 ft) and 8:13 pm (0.5 ft) and low tide at 11:22 am. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:22 am. The sun rises at 7:19 am and sets at 4:34 pm: 9 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:31 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:36 am to 3:36 am and from 2:08 pm to 4:08 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west (8 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Andalen today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: high
9
Great day · 9 out of 10 3:30–4:10 pm Also 1:40–3:40 am
  • Major period 2:08–4:08 pm
  • Sunset at 4:34 pm, golden hour from 3:34 pm
  • Rising pressure (+0.14 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (2.5 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, 3:30 pm to 4:10 pm, combines a major period, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:40 am to 3:40 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.

Species with the most records nearby: whiting, Atlantic cod, European plaice and European flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: whiting and pollock. What you can catch

The tide barely moves in Andalen, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Andalen

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

0
Not a beach day · 0 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Mostly sunny
  • Feels like 50 °F: chilly for the beach
  • Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): choppy water
  • Swim with care: 2.6 ft waves every 4 s
  • Water at 54 °F (very cold)

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Use care · 2.6 ft

    2.6 ft waves every 4 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 54 °F

    Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15

    Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.

  • Wind 13 mph

    Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    Andalen 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 Andalen

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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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Tides

Tides in Andalen

Today's high and low tides

  • ▲ High tide 4:18 am 0.3 ft
  • ▲ High tide 8:13 pm 0.5 ft

↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 29 min to low tide at 11:22 am.

In Andalen the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.7 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 August 20 (0.8 ft) and the lowest, on April 12 (-0.9 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 1Tide 2Tide 3Tide 4 Moon Major periods Activity
Today, Thu 29 7:19 am · 4:34 pm High tide 4:18 am · 0.3 ft Low tide 11:22 am · -0.2 ft High tide 8:13 pm · 0.5 ft — 85% Major periods 1:36 am · 2:08 pm High
Fri 30 7:21 am · 4:31 pm Low tide 12:01 am · 0.0 ft High tide 8:20 am · 0.3 ft Low tide 12:28 pm · -0.1 ft High tide 9:08 pm · 0.5 ft 76% Major periods 2:41 am · 3:13 pm Medium
Sat 31 7:23 am · 4:29 pm Low tide 1:37 am · 0.1 ft High tide 9:16 am · 0.4 ft Low tide 2:50 pm · -0.2 ft High tide 10:05 pm · 0.5 ft 66% Major periods 3:44 am · 4:14 pm Medium
Sun 1 7:26 am · 4:26 pm Low tide 3:26 am · 0.0 ft High tide 10:13 am · 0.4 ft Low tide 4:15 pm · -0.2 ft High tide 11:05 pm · 0.4 ft Last quarter Major periods 4:43 am · 5:10 pm Low
Mon 2 7:28 am · 4:24 pm Low tide 4:35 am · -0.1 ft High tide 11:10 am · 0.4 ft Low tide 5:32 pm · -0.3 ft — 43% Major periods 5:37 am · 6:02 pm Medium
Tue 3 7:30 am · 4:22 pm High tide 12:09 am · 0.4 ft Low tide 5:39 am · -0.1 ft High tide 12:10 pm · 0.4 ft Low tide 6:50 pm · -0.3 ft 33% Major periods 6:27 am · 6:50 pm Medium
Wed 4 7:33 am · 4:20 pm High tide 1:18 am · 0.4 ft Low tide 6:41 am · -0.2 ft High tide 1:14 pm · 0.4 ft Low tide 8:04 pm · -0.3 ft 23% Major periods 7:13 am · 7:35 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

No significant tide

Tides from the Göteborg Krossholmen station (TICON-4), 0.7 mi from Andalen. 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

How we calculate the tide

Sea and waves

The sea at Andalen

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · moderate breeze, Beaufort 4
Waves 2.5 ft · 3.7 s from the west (259°)
Swell 0.8 ft · 3.4 s from the southwest
Current 0.4 mph toward the NE

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common1.2 ft
  • Significant2.5 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest5.3 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.3 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 8 mph W · gusts 16
Offshore (14 mi S)Offshore 17 mph W · gusts 23

Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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.

Cross-onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.6 ft with a period of 4 s, from the west (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now53.8 °F
Today 53.8–54.1 °F air: 52 / 56 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 52.9 °F measured 0.8 mi away

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 51.4 °F by Wednesday 4.

Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.8 °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 5:53 am (local time).

Diving

Diving in Andalen today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 12:30–3:30 pm
  • 0.7 ft swell at 4 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
  • Light onshore wind (12 mph)
  • 0.4 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 0.7 ft 4 s · from the WNW
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: fair
Water and suit 53.8 °F 7 mm semi-dry suit
Current 0.4 mph toward the NE
  • 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 53.8 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
  • Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 5:15 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:31 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.

In Andalen 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.

How it works · Next 7 days

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.

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Weather

Weather in Andalen

14-day weather

Now in Andalen

Now 53 °F Overcast · feels like 48 °F · 52 / 56 °F
Low / high
52 / 56 °F
Rain
0.03 in · 75%
Clouds
99%
Humidity
83%
Dew pointDew point
47 °F
Visibility
18 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 23
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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.32 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 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky Light rainPartly cloudyOvercastMainly clearMainly clearOvercastPartly cloudyMainly clear
Temperature 53°52°53°54°55°55°54°53°
Wind (mph) 12 SSW9 WSW8 W10 W12 W12 WNW9 W6 W
Gusts 2217161823221813
Waves 2.4 ft2.4 ft2.5 ft2.6 ft2.4 ft2.4 ft2.4 ft2.4 ft
Rain 0.02 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 6:00 am 53° 8 W 2.5 ft
  • 9:00 am 54° 10 W 2.6 ft
  • 12:00 pm 55° 12 W 2.4 ft
  • 3:00 pm 55° 12 WNW 2.4 ft
  • 6:00 pm 54° 9 W 2.4 ft
  • 9:00 pm 53° 6 W 2.4 ft
  • 12:00 am 52° 4 W 2.0 ft
  • 3:00 am 52° 3 W 1.7 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Light rain 52 / 56 °F 13 mph W 2.6 ft
Fri 30 Fog 51 / 57 °F 4 mph W 2.0 ft
Sat 31 Fog 46 / 51 °F 6 mph SE 0.5 ft
Sun 1 Light rain 45 / 52 °F 10 mph S 2.0 ft
Mon 2 Light rain 41 / 51 °F 10 mph ENE 2.0 ft
Tue 3 Partly cloudy 38 / 50 °F 10 mph N 0.9 ft
Wed 4 Overcast 47 / 51 °F 6 mph SSW 0.6 ft
Thu 5 Overcast 43 / 47 °F 7 mph ENE 0.5 ft
Fri 6 Overcast 43 / 48 °F 9 mph SW 0.9 ft
Sat 7 Overcast 47 / 49 °F 14 mph W 2.3 ft
Sun 8 Overcast 41 / 51 °F 19 mph W 3.9 ft
Mon 9 Overcast 37 / 43 °F 9 mph E 1.7 ft
Tue 10 Light rain 39 / 45 °F 12 mph ESE 3.1 ft
Wed 11 Light rain 45 / 45 °F 13 mph E 3.2 ft
  • Fri 30 Fog 51° / 57° 2.0 ft
  • Sat 31 Fog 46° / 51° 0.5 ft
  • Sun 1 Light rain 45° / 52° 2.0 ft
  • Mon 2 Light rain 41° / 51° 2.0 ft
  • Tue 3 Partly cloudy 38° / 50° 0.9 ft
  • Wed 4 Overcast 47° / 51° 0.6 ft
  • Thu 5 Overcast 43° / 47° 0.5 ft
See all 14 days →

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 today. See the models →
  • Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.4 °F; normal high: 49 °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 5:53 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Andalen

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 7:19 am in the ESE (114°)ESE
Sets 4:34 pm in the WSW (245°)WSW
  • First light 5:52 am
  • Full dark 6:01 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:38 am
  • Civil dusk 5:15 pm
  • Solar noon 11:57 am (19° high)
  • Daylight 9 h 15 min (−5 min)
  • Evening golden hour 3:34 pm
  • Full dark 6:01 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour7:19–8:19 am
Evening golden hour3:34–4:34 pm
Andalen

Today the sun is 92,336,340 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Andalen

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 85% 85% illuminated · 18.8 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am
Rises 5:31 pm in the NNE (30°)NNE
Sets 1:41 pm tomorrow · in the NNW (328°) · set at 12:45 pm
Transit 2:36 am overhead
Visible 20 h 10 min from 5:31 pm to 1:41 pm

Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: high
  • 1:36–3:36 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 2:08–4:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 12:15–1:15 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 5:01–6:01 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.

Place

Where to fish in Andalen

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Water depth

Gentle slope

The bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,050 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.9 mi.

From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Andalen) out to sea, heading south.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep1,050 ft
  • 33 ft deep0.9 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 1,050 ft): 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 0.9 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.

Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.

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

Torsviken Red upper light 0.8 mi southeast

Light
Steady red light · F R
Range
2 nautical miles (2.3 mi)
Light height
38 ft above sea level
Built
1979

Other lighthouses nearby: Torsviken Red lower light (0.8 mi southeast), Torsviken Green upper light (0.9 mi east).

Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses

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Andalen at a glance

  • Town or city of about 1,897 people. Coordinates: 57.700° N, 11.761° E.
  • It is 7.6 mi west of Gothenburg, the main place in Västra Götaland. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Gothenburg.
  • The nearest tide station, Göteborg Krossholmen, is 0.7 mi to the southeast.
  • Its coast faces southwest.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Skandiahamnen (3.7 mi), Öckerö fiskehamn (3.8 mi), Hönö Klåva gästhamn (4.4 mi).

Questions about AndalenQuestions

What time is sunset today in Andalen?

At 4:34 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:15 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Andalen?

At 7:21 am. First light comes at 5:54 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 1:36–3:36 am, Minor 12:15–1:15 pm, Major 2:08–4:08 pm, Minor 5:01–6:01 pm. Today's activity is high.

What's the weather like today in Andalen?

Light rain, from 52 °F to 56 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west (8 mph) and a 75% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Andalen?

Slight (Douglas 3): 2.5 ft waves with a period of 3.7 s from the west. The water is 53.8 °F.

When is the best time to visit Andalen?

The best time to visit Andalen is in July: highs of 70 °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: Göteborg Krossholmen 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).

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