Utby tides today
- Tide now -0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 7:26 am (0.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:30–4:10 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.9 ft · 52 °F slight · 5.3 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 50 °F from the SW, gusts 14 · overcast
- Sun 7:21 am–4:31 pm 9 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:22 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:22 pm
- Best time to dive 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Utby there is high tide at 7:26 am (0.0 ft). Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 7:26 am. The sun rises at 7:21 am and sets at 4:31 pm: 9 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:22 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 3.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (5 mph). Overcast, 50 °F.
Fishing in Utby today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:08–4:08 pm
- Sunset at 4:31 pm, golden hour from 3:30 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.13 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (3.9 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: Atlantic cod, whiting, European plaice and European flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: pollock. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Utby, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Utby
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 3.8 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 52 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.8 ft
3.8 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 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand
Utby 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 Utby
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- Mollön 1.1 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Långestrand 1.7 mi · SE
- Strande dyna 4.3 mi · SE
- Gustavsberg 4.3 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 Utby
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Tides in Utby
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 7:26 am 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 37 min to high tide at 7:26 am.
In Utby 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 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:21 am · 4:31 pm | High tide 7:26 am · 0.0 ft | — | — | — | 85% | Major periods 1:36 am · 2:08 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:23 am · 4:29 pm | Low tide 12:27 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 8:27 am · 0.0 ft | — | — | 76% | Major periods 2:41 am · 3:13 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:26 am · 4:26 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 9:30 am · 0.0 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:44 am · 4:14 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:28 am · 4:24 pm | Low tide 2:43 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:30 am · 0.0 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:43 am · 5:10 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:30 am · 4:22 pm | Low tide 4:29 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:28 am · 0.0 ft | — | — | 43% | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:33 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 · 6:50 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:35 am · 4:17 pm | High tide 1:54 am · -0.1 ft | Low tide 7:28 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 1:22 pm · -0.1 ft | Low tide 8:42 pm · -0.1 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
Tides from the Uddevalla station (TICON-4), 4.0 mi from Utby. 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 Utby
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.0 ft
- Significant3.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.1 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 50.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.5 °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 2:49 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 Utby today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 3.6 ft surface waves
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.1 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 51.8 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:13 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:22 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Utby 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 1.5 mi
- Wreck 1.8 mi
- Wreck 4.3 mi
- Wreck 6.9 mi
- Wreck 8.0 mi
- Wreck 8.3 mi
- Wreck 9.1 mi
- Wreck 9.1 mi
- Havstensfjordens naturreservat 1.2 mi
- Koljöns naturreservat 12 mi
- Ormestad Dykplats 7.0 mi
- Dykcentrum Gullmarsfjorden 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 Utby
Now in Utby
- Low / high
- 48 / 55 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 34%
- Clouds
- 83%
- Humidity
- 95%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 6.4 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: +0.38 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 | Drizzle | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 50° | 50° | 50° | 50° | 55° | 54° | 49° | 48° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 S | 4 SW | 5 WSW | 5 W | 8 W | 7 W | 3 W | 3 W |
| Gusts | 17 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 6 |
| Waves | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.0 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 |
- 3:00 am 50° 4 SW 3.9 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 5 WSW 3.9 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 5 W 3.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 8 W 3.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 54° 7 W 3.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 49° 3 W 3.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 48° 3 W 3.0 ft
- 12:00 am 47° 3 W 2.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 48 / 55 °F | 9 mph WSW | 4.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 57 °F | 3 mph NW | 2.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 42 / 48 °F | 3 mph E | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 49 °F | 7 mph SSE | 3.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 49 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 34 / 51 °F | 6 mph NW | 1.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 37 / 47 °F | 3 mph SE | 1.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 38 / 47 °F | 2 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 38 / 47 °F | 6 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 45 °F | 6 mph SW | 2.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 36 / 47 °F | 9 mph W | 3.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 32 / 42 °F | 6 mph E | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 32 / 41 °F | 8 mph E | 1.7 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 42 / 43 °F | 9 mph E | 1.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Fog 44° / 57° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 42° / 48° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Rain 44° / 49° 3.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 37° / 49° 1.9 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 34° / 51° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 37° / 47° 1.0 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 38° / 47° 1.2 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 on Sunday 1. 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 (+7.0 °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 2:49 am (local time).
The sun in Utby
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:52 am
- Full dark 6:00 pm
- Civil dawn 6:39 am
- Civil dusk 5:13 pm
- Solar noon 11:57 am (18° high)
- Daylight 9 h 10 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:30 pm
- Full dark 6:00 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,341 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Utby
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
- 2:08–4:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:24–1:24 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:52–5:52 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 Utby
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Gästbryggan 4.1 mi
- Ångbåtsbryggan 4.2 mi
- Kavlanda brygga 5.5 mi
- Boat ramp 4.3 mi
- Boat ramp 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 7.2 mi
- Boat ramp 7.2 mi
- Boat ramp 7.6 mi
- Boat ramp 8.0 mi
- Jordfalls hamn 7.8 mi
- Fritidshamn 8.2 mi
- Uddevalla Hamn 4.3 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.8 mi.
From the shoreline (1,050 ft from Utby) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.8 mi
- 66 ft deep0.85 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 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 0.8 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2.5 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
Stangen, on point 1.5 mi southeast
- Light
- Quick white flashes (about 60 a minute) · Q W
- Range
- 4 nautical miles (4.6 mi)
- Light height
- 23 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1942
Other lighthouses nearby: Sunningen North light (2.1 mi east), Sunningen South light (2.2 mi east).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near UtbyTides nearby
- Sunningen1.7 mi
- Ammenäs2.0 mi
- Uddevalla5.7 mi
- Henån7.7 mi
- Ljungskile8.9 mi
- Torreby11 mi
- Brastad12 mi
- Svanesund13 mi
- Lysekil13 mi
- Fiskebäckskil14 mi
Utby at a glance
- Town or city of about 410 people. Coordinates: 58.333° N, 11.787° E.
- It is 44 mi north of Gothenburg, the main place in Västra Götaland. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Gothenburg.
- The nearest tide station, Uddevalla, is 4.0 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Frölandshamnen (2.9 mi), Kasenbukten (4.3 mi), Västra Kajen (4.4 mi), Skeppsholmspiren (4.5 mi).
Questions about UtbyQuestions
What time is sunset today in Utby?
At 4:31 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Utby?
At 7:23 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 12:24–1:24 pm, Major 2:08–4:08 pm, Minor 4:52–5:52 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Utby?
Heavy drizzle, from 48 °F to 55 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (5 mph) and a 34% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Utby?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.9 ft waves with a period of 5.3 s from the west-southwest. The water is 51.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Utby?
The best time to visit Utby is in July: highs of 70 °F, about 11 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).