Fjällbacka tides today
- Tide now 0.0 ft ↓ falling · low 11:40 am (-0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:30–4:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.6 ft · 52 °F slight · 4.8 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 52 °F from the W, gusts 14 · clear sky
- Sun 7:24 am–4:32 pm 9 h 8 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:20 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:20 pm
- Best time to dive 10:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Fjällbacka there are high tides at 6:06 am (0.5 ft) and 6:52 pm (0.7 ft) and low tide at 11:40 am. Tide coefficient 68. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:40 am. The sun rises at 7:24 am and sets at 4:32 pm: 9 h 8 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:20 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:38 am to 3:38 am and from 2:10 pm to 4:10 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 (8 mph). Clear sky, 52 °F.
Fishing in Fjällbacka today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:10–4:10 pm
- Sunset at 4:32 pm, golden hour from 3:30 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.15 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 68 (small tides)
- 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 10:40 am to 12:40 pm, with the 11:40 am low tide, moonset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, whiting, European plaice and haddock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: pollock. What you can catch
Beach day in Fjällbacka
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Low tide at 11:40 am: more sand
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 2.8 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 52 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.8 ft
2.8 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 52 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:40 am
Low tide at 11:40 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:06 am and 6:52 pm.
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 Fjällbacka
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- Rågösand 2.0 mi · SW
- Kolholm sand 5.9 mi · NW
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 Fjällbacka
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Tides in Fjällbacka
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:06 am 0.5 ft · coef. 68
- ▼ Next low tide 11:40 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:52 pm 0.7 ft · coef. 67
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 37 min to low tide at 11:40 am.
Tide coefficient 68 for the 6:06 am high tide and 67 for the 6:52 pm high tide. Low coefficient. The water rises and falls 0.9 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on January 1 (0.9 ft) and the lowest, on April 26 (-1.1 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 5 to 7 (coefficient 89, 1.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 14 to 15 (coefficient 49, 0.6 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:24 am · 4:32 pm | High tide 6:06 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 11:40 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 6:52 pm · 0.7 ft | — | Coef. 68 | 85% | Major periods 1:38 am · 2:10 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:26 am · 4:30 pm | Low tide 12:21 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:06 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 12:42 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 7:56 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 66 | 76% | Major periods 2:43 am · 3:15 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 4:27 pm | Low tide 1:24 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:12 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 1:52 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 9:09 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 70 | 66% | Major periods 3:46 am · 4:16 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:31 am · 4:25 pm | Low tide 2:32 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 9:21 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 3:07 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 10:26 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 77 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:12 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:33 am · 4:22 pm | Low tide 3:45 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 10:30 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 4:31 pm · -0.4 ft | High tide 11:37 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 84 | 43% | Major periods 5:39 am · 6:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:36 am · 4:20 pm | Low tide 4:57 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 11:36 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 5:54 pm · -0.5 ft | — | Coef. 86 | 33% | Major periods 6:29 am · 6:52 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:38 am · 4:18 pm | High tide 12:39 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 6:02 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 12:39 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 7:01 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 87 | 23% | Major periods 7:15 am · 7:37 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
Fjällbacka has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Smogen (TICON-4), 17 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
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 Fjällbacka
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.6 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
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.0 ft with a period of 5 s, from the southwest (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 49.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.7 °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 9:02 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).
Diving in Fjällbacka today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:40 am): little current from 11:20 am to 12:00 pm
- 2.6 ft surface waves
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 6:06 am (4:40–6:30 am), low tide 11:40 am (11:20 am–12:00 pm) and high tide 6:52 pm (6:30–7:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 52.2 °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 5:20 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 3:50 pm to 4:30 pm, with light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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 9.5 mi
- Hjärteröarkipelagens naturreservat 1.3 mi
- Ulön-Dannemarks naturreservat 6.5 mi
- Väderöarnas naturreservat 7.7 mi
- Dyk-leif 3.3 mi
- Dyk & Ostroncenter 7.9 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 Fjällbacka
Now in Fjällbacka
- Low / high
- 51 / 55 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 7%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 19 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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: +0.31 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 showers | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 52° | 52° | 52° | 52° | 55° | 55° | 53° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 SSW | 7 WSW | 8 W | 8 W | 10 W | 7 W | 4 W | 6 WNW |
| Gusts | 24 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 11 |
| Waves | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.05 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 52° 8 W 2.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 10 W 2.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 7 W 2.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 4 W 2.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 6 WNW 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 2 NW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 50° 1 NW 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 1 ESE 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 51 / 55 °F | 13 mph W | 3.0 ft | 6:06 am · 6:52 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 56 °F | 3 mph E | 2.0 ft | 7:06 am · 7:56 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 42 / 53 °F | 5 mph ESE | 1.3 ft | 8:12 am · 9:09 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 51 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.3 ft | 9:21 am · 10:26 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 47 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 10:30 am · 11:37 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 37 / 53 °F | 8 mph N | 0.7 ft | 11:36 am | |
| Wed 4 | 39 / 49 °F | 9 mph SSW | 0.3 ft | 12:39 am · 12:39 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 38 / 49 °F | 7 mph N | 0.5 ft | 1:35 am · 1:38 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 38 / 51 °F | 9 mph W | 0.9 ft | 2:27 am · 2:34 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 39 / 51 °F | 10 mph NW | 4.2 ft | 3:13 am · 3:25 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 36 / 46 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 3:51 am · 4:08 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 43 / 47 °F | 9 mph SSW | 2.4 ft | 4:21 am · 4:45 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 45 / 47 °F | 21 mph SSW | 8.5 ft | 4:48 am · 5:18 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 40 / 47 °F | 18 mph WNW | 8.8 ft | 5:20 am · 5:54 pm |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 44° / 56° 2.0 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 42° / 53° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 47° / 51° 2.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 39° / 47° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 37° / 53° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 39° / 49° 0.3 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 38° / 49° 0.5 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. 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 (+7.1 °F; normal high: 48 °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 9:02 am (local time).
The sun in Fjällbacka
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:54 am
- Full dark 6:02 pm
- Civil dawn 6:41 am
- Civil dusk 5:15 pm
- Solar noon 11:59 am (18° high)
- Daylight 9 h 8 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:30 pm
- Full dark 6:02 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,308 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Fjällbacka
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:38–3:38 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:10–4:10 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:30–1:30 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:50–5:50 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 Fjällbacka
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Långe-Pir'n 6.3 mi
- Svinnäsbrygga 6.3 mi
- Nils Fribergs brygga 6.3 mi
- Slaskebrygga 6.3 mi
- Bengt Fribergs brygga 6.3 mi
- Jonsebrygga 6.4 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.8 mi
- Bohuslänska Jaktklubben 5.9 mi
- Sjömack 6.2 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 1,200 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Fjällbacka) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,000 ft
- 33 ft deep1,200 ft
- 66 ft deep0.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 12 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 1,200 ft and 66 ft at 0.4 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) 1 mi out. 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
Lilla Köttö lighthouse 0.9 mi west
- 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
- 33 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1909
Other lighthouses nearby: Kalvoskar (1.7 mi southwest), Testholmen (2.1 mi west).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near FjällbackaTides nearby
- Grebbestad7.1 mi
- Bovallstrand8.8 mi
- Hunnebostrand11 mi
- Väjern15 mi
- Torreby15 mi
- Kungshamn16 mi
- Brastad17 mi
- Smögen17 mi
- Lysekil23 mi
- Strömstad24 mi
Fjällbacka at a glance
- Town or city of about 850 people. Coordinates: 58.600° N, 11.283° E.
- It is 67 mi north of Gothenburg, the main place in Västra Götaland. The sun rises 6 min later and sets at the same time than in Gothenburg.
- The nearest tide station, Smogen, is 17 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about FjällbackaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Fjällbacka?
Today in Fjällbacka there are high tides at 6:06 am (0.5 ft) and 6:52 pm (0.7 ft) and low tide at 11:40 am. Tide coefficient 68.
What time is sunset today in Fjällbacka?
At 4:32 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:15 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Fjällbacka?
At 7:26 am. First light comes at 5:56 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 1:38–3:38 am, Minor 12:30–1:30 pm, Major 2:10–4:10 pm, Minor 4:50–5:50 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Fjällbacka?
Light showers, from 51 °F to 55 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west (8 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Fjällbacka?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.6 ft waves with a period of 4.8 s from the west-southwest. The water is 52.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Fjällbacka?
The best time to visit Fjällbacka is in July: highs of 70 °F, about 9 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: Smogen 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).