Björkö tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 11:25 am (-0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:30–4:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.6 ft · 54 °F slight · 4.3 s from the west
- Wind · air 12 mph · 54 °F from the W, gusts 20 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:19 am–4:34 pm 9 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:31 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:31 pm
- Best time to dive 11:30 am–2:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Björkö there are high tides at 4:23 am (0.3 ft) and 8:09 pm (0.5 ft) and low tide at 11:25 am. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:25 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 2:09 pm to 4:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west (12 mph). Partly cloudy, 54 °F.
Fishing in Björkö today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:09–4:09 pm
- Sunset at 4:34 pm, golden hour from 3:34 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.15 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (15 mph) and some swell (2.6 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, 3:30 pm to 4:10 pm, combines a major period, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. 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: Atlantic cod, whiting, 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 Björkö, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Björkö
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 49 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (15 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 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand
Björkö 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 Björkö
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Björkö.
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Webcams near Björkö
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Tides in Björkö
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:23 am 0.3 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 11:25 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:09 pm 0.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 3 min to low tide at 11:25 am.
In Björkö 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 January 2 (0.8 ft) and the lowest, on April 26 (-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 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:19 am · 4:34 pm | High tide 4:23 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 11:25 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 8:09 pm · 0.5 ft | — | 85% | Major periods 1:36 am · 2:09 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:22 am · 4:31 pm | Low tide 12:04 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 8:11 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 12:35 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 9:05 pm · 0.5 ft | 76% | Major periods 2:41 am · 3:13 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:24 am · 4:29 pm | Low tide 1:42 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 9:10 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 2:44 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 10:02 pm · 0.5 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:44 am · 4:14 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:26 am · 4:27 pm | Low tide 3:21 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:07 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 4:05 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 11:01 pm · 0.5 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:43 am · 5:11 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:28 am · 4:24 pm | Low tide 4:27 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:05 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 5:16 pm · -0.3 ft | — | 43% | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:31 am · 4:22 pm | High tide 12:02 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 5:25 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:04 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 6:27 pm · -0.3 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:50 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:33 am · 4:20 pm | High tide 1:05 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 6:20 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 1:05 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 7:40 pm · -0.3 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:13 am · 7:36 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 Måvholmsbådan station (TICON-4), 4.3 mi from Björkö. 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 Björkö
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.7 ft with a period of 4 s, from the west (slight).
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 51.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.7 °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 9:22 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
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 Björkö today
Surf today
Poor- 1.6–2.5 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 0.8 ft swell at 6 s from the west, short: weak, messy waves
- 2.4 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Light onshore wind (12 mph): a bit of chop
- Light: First light 6:38 am · sunrise 7:19 am · sunset 4:34 pm · last light 5:15 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 53.8 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 17 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:00 am to 11:00 am, 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 Björkö today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.9 ft swell at 5 s from the west: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph)
- 0.4 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. 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, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, combines little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
In Björkö 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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- Midsommarviken 7.2 mi
- Trubaduren fyr 9.5 mi
- Wreck 1.5 mi
- Wreck 4.0 mi
- Wreck 5.3 mi
- Wreck 5.6 mi
- Wreck 6.0 mi
- Vinga naturreservat 7.1 mi
- Tofta naturreservat 8.5 mi
- Plurret, Hönö 2.8 mi
- Dyk-kiosken 4.0 mi
- flying divers 8.9 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 Björkö
Now in Björkö
- Low / high
- 52 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 75%
- Clouds
- 43%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 20 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.27 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Light rain | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 53° | 52° | 54° | 54° | 55° | 55° | 55° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 SSW | 10 WSW | 11 W | 11 W | 14 W | 15 W | 12 W | 8 W |
| Gusts | 23 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 15 |
| Waves | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 54° 11 W 2.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 14 W 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 15 W 2.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 12 W 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 8 W 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 6 WNW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 5 WNW 1.7 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 2 WNW 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 52 / 56 °F | 15 mph W | 2.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 56 °F | 6 mph WNW | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 53 °F | 7 mph S | 0.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 53 °F | 12 mph S | 2.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 52 °F | 13 mph NNE | 1.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 53 °F | 10 mph NW | 0.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 41 / 48 °F | 12 mph N | 0.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 41 / 51 °F | 14 mph W | 0.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 40 / 50 °F | 13 mph W | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 52 °F | 16 mph WNW | 4.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 47 °F | 8 mph SE | 2.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 48 °F | 13 mph SSW | 2.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 48 °F | 24 mph SSW | 5.4 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 45 / 48 °F | 26 mph WNW | 8.4 ft |
- Fri 30 Fog 52° / 56° 2.0 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 49° / 53° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 47° / 53° 2.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 43° / 52° 1.7 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 43° / 53° 0.8 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 41° / 48° 0.6 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 41° / 51° 0.6 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.3 °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 9:22 am (local time).
The sun in Björkö
Sunrise and sunset
- 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
Today the sun is 92,336,334 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Björkö
Moon phase and position
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
- 2:09–4:09 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:16–1:16 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.
Where to fish in Björkö
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Brygga F 0.8 mi
- Brygga A 1.1 mi
- Brygga D 1.2 mi
- Brygga C 1.2 mi
- Jetty 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Hälsö hamn 0.8 mi
- Björkö Hamn 0.3 mi
- Fladen Store 5.1 mi
- Sjömack 0.3 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 0.25 mi from shore.
From the shoreline (1,300 ft from Björkö) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,250 ft
- 33 ft deep0.25 mi
- 66 ft deep0.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 14 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.25 mi and 66 ft at 0.4 mi from shore.
There is little open water ahead: in a cove or small bay, cells of about 380 ft cannot show the bottom well near the rocks. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.85 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
Björkö upper light 0.4 mi northwest
- Light
- Quick white flashes (about 60 a minute) · Q W
- Range
- 11 nautical miles (13 mi)
- Light height
- 105 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1884
Other lighthouses nearby: Hälsö lower light (0.6 mi west), Björkö lower light (0.8 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 BjörköTides nearby
- Hälsö0.8 mi
- Källö-Knippla1.7 mi
- Kalvsund1.8 mi
- Öckerö1.9 mi
- Tumlehed2.2 mi
- Hjuvik2.5 mi
- Hönö3.1 mi
- Torslanda3.4 mi
- Rörö3.7 mi
- Andalen3.7 mi
Björkö at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,495 people. Coordinates: 57.732° N, 11.679° E.
- It is 11 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, Måvholmsbådan, is 4.3 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Öckerö fiskehamn (2.0 mi), Hönö Klåva gästhamn (3.7 mi).
Questions about BjörköQuestions
What time is sunset today in Björkö?
At 4:34 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:15 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Björkö?
At 7:22 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 12:16–1:16 pm, Major 2:09–4:09 pm, Minor 5:01–6:01 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Björkö?
Light showers, from 52 °F to 56 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west (12 mph) and a 75% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Björkö?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.6 ft waves with a period of 4.3 s from the west. The water is 53.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Björkö?
The best time to visit Björkö 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: Måvholmsbådan 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).