Ljungskile tides today
- Tide now -0.2 ft ↑ rising · high 7:26 am (0.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–4:10 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 52 °F smooth · 4.5 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 50 °F from the S, gusts 17 · light rain
- Sun 7:18 am–4:34 pm 9 h 16 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 4:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:36 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Ljungskile there is high tide at 6:31 am (0.0 ft) and low tide at 11:41 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 7:26 am. The sun rises at 7:18 am and sets at 4:34 pm: 9 h 16 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:36 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:32 am to 2:32 am and from 1:03 pm to 3:03 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south (8 mph). Light rain, 50 °F.
Fishing in Ljungskile today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Minor period 4:06–5:06 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:34 pm, golden hour from 3:33 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.33 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (1.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:10 pm to 5:10 pm, combines moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:30 am to 2:30 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, European flounder, whiting and pollock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: pollock. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Ljungskile, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Ljungskile
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- Feels like 49 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 52 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. 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
Ljungskile 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 Ljungskile
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- Kallbadhuset 0.5 mi · SW
- Kungsparkens badplats 1.0 mi · SW
- Parking
- Strande dyna 4.7 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the authorities of Sweden.
Webcams near Ljungskile
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Tides in Ljungskile
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:31 am 0.0 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:41 pm -0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 7 h 27 min to high tide at 7:26 am.
In Ljungskile the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.2 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 (0.5 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 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:18 am · 4:34 pm | High tide 6:31 am · 0.0 ft | Low tide 11:41 pm · -0.2 ft | — | 93% | Major periods 12:32 am · 1:03 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:20 am · 4:31 pm | High tide 7:26 am · 0.0 ft | — | — | 85% | Major periods 1:35 am · 2:08 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:22 am · 4:29 pm | Low tide 12:27 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 8:27 am · 0.0 ft | — | 76% | Major periods 2:40 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:25 am · 4:26 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 9:30 am · 0.0 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 3:43 am · 4:13 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:27 am · 4:24 pm | Low tide 2:43 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:30 am · 0.0 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:10 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:29 am · 4:21 pm | Low tide 4:29 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:28 am · 0.0 ft | — | 43% | Major periods 5:36 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:32 am · 4:19 pm | Low tide 6:10 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:24 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 8:09 pm · -0.1 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:26 am · 6:49 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 Uddevalla station (TICON-4), 8.5 mi from Ljungskile. 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 Ljungskile
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 2.1 ft with a period of 5 s, from the south-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 51.1 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.3 °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 11:59 pm (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 Ljungskile today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.3 ft swell at 6 s from the west-southwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.33 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. 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: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:15 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 4:36 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Ljungskile 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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- Wreck 2.6 mi
- Wreck 2.7 mi
- Wreck 2.8 mi
- Wreck 2.9 mi
- Wreck 2.9 mi
- Wreck 5.5 mi
- Wreck 7.4 mi
- Wreck 7.5 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Havstensfjordens naturreservat 8.8 mi
- Svanviks naturreservat 12 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 Ljungskile
Now in Ljungskile
- Low / high
- 49 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.07 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 88%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 4.3 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.36 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 | Light rain | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 52° | 51° | 50° | 51° | 54° | 52° | 50° | 49° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 SSW | 9 SW | 6 SW | 7 SSW | 9 SSW | 9 SW | 5 S | 6 S |
| Gusts | 17 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 12 |
| Waves | 2.1 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.06 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 50° 8 S 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 50° 6 SSW 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 5 SW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 5 W 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 54° 8 W 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 54° 8 W 1.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 50° 4 WSW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 49° 3 SW 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 54 °F | 10 mph SSW | 2.1 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 48 / 55 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 57 °F | 3 mph S | 1.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 42 / 49 °F | 3 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 50 °F | 9 mph SSE | 1.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 50 °F | 10 mph NE | 0.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 37 / 52 °F | 6 mph WNW | 0.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 36 / 47 °F | 3 mph SE | 1.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 47 °F | 3 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 39 / 47 °F | 6 mph SW | 0.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 41 / 47 °F | 8 mph SW | 0.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 36 / 47 °F | 9 mph W | — | |
| Mon 9 | 31 / 42 °F | 6 mph ENE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 31 / 42 °F | 8 mph E | — |
- Thu 29 Light rain 48° / 55° 1.7 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 45° / 57° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 42° / 49° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 44° / 50° 1.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 37° / 50° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 37° / 52° 0.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 36° / 47° 1.1 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 (+6.0 °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 11:59 pm (local time).
The sun in Ljungskile
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:49 am
- Full dark 6:02 pm
- Civil dawn 6:36 am
- Civil dusk 5:15 pm
- Solar noon 11:56 am (19° high)
- Daylight 9 h 16 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:33 pm
- Full dark 6:02 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,671 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ljungskile
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:32–2:32 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:03–3:03 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:54–11:54 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:06–5:06 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 Ljungskile
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Gästbryggan 7.3 mi
- Ångbåtsbryggan 7.4 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 6.6 mi
- Boat ramp 8.4 mi
- Boat ramp 8.4 mi
- Boat ramp 8.8 mi
- Boat ramp 8.9 mi
- Svanesunds Båtklubb 6.6 mi
- Uddevalla Hamn 8.4 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 650 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline (700 ft from Ljungskile) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep650 ft
- 33 ft deep0.6 mi
- 66 ft deep2.7 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 650 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.6 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (2.7 mi): for deeper dives, 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. 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
Strandanas 3.1 mi southwest
- 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
- 13 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1915
Other lighthouses nearby: Aspholmen (3.7 mi northwest), Bjorningarna, S. island (4.2 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 LjungskileTides nearby
- Svanesund6.7 mi
- Ammenäs7.0 mi
- Sunningen8.2 mi
- Uddevalla8.6 mi
- Utby8.9 mi
- Henån8.9 mi
- Ödsmål9.0 mi
- Varekil10 mi
- Stenungsund11 mi
- Stenungsön12 mi
Ljungskile at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,689 people. Coordinates: 58.225° N, 11.920° E.
- It is 36 mi north of Gothenburg, the main place in Västra Götaland. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 2 min earlier than in Gothenburg.
- The nearest tide station, Uddevalla, is 8.5 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about LjungskileQuestions
What time is sunset today in Ljungskile?
At 4:34 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:15 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ljungskile?
At 7:20 am. First light comes at 5:52 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 12:32–2:32 am, Minor 10:54–11:54 am, Major 1:03–3:03 pm, Minor 4:06–5:06 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Ljungskile?
Light rain, from 49 °F to 54 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south (8 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ljungskile?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 4.5 s from the southwest. The water is 52.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ljungskile?
The best time to visit Ljungskile 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: Uddevalla 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).