Väjern tides today
- Tide now -0.2 ft ↑ rising · high 6:52 pm (0.7 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 3.9 ft · 54 °F slight · 5.1 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 15 mph · 55 °F from the W, gusts 25 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:23 am–4:33 pm 9 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:23 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:23 pm
- Best time to dive 3:30–4:30 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Väjern 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 rising toward the high tide at 6:52 pm. The sun rises at 7:23 am and sets at 4:33 pm: 9 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:23 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:38 am to 3:38 am and from 2:11 pm to 4:11 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.9 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (15 mph). Partly cloudy, 55 °F.
Fishing in Väjern today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:11–4:11 pm
- Sunset at 4:33 pm, golden hour from 3:32 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.15 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (3.9 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 5:50 pm to 6:30 pm, with the 6:52 pm high tide, moonrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, Atlantic cod, European plaice and haddock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: pollock. What you can catch
Beach day in Väjern
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Low tide at 11:40 am: more sand
- Feels like 49 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 4.0 ft waves every 6 s
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.0 ft
4.0 ft waves every 6 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 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 Väjern
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Väjern.
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Tides in Väjern
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:06 am 0.5 ft · coef. 68
- ▼ Low tide 11:40 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 6:52 pm 0.7 ft · coef. 67
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 49 min to high tide at 6:52 pm.
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 | 7:23 am · 4:33 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 · 2:11 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:26 am · 4:31 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 | 7:28 am · 4:28 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 | 7:30 am · 4:26 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 · 5:13 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:33 am · 4:23 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 | 7:35 am · 4:21 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 | 7:37 am · 4:19 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
Tides from the Smogen station (TICON-4), 3.0 mi from Väjern. 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 Väjern
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.0 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.5 ft with a period of 6 s, from the southwest (moderate).
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 51.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °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 12:03 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).
Surf in Väjern today
Surf today
Poor- 2.4–3.7 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.5 ft swell at 6 s from the west-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 3.3 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 6:52 pm)
- Light: First light 6:41 am · sunrise 7:23 am · sunset 4:33 pm · last light 5:15 pm
- Tide: high 6:06 am (0.5 ft), low 11:40 am (-0.2 ft) and high 6:52 pm (0.7 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 53.2 °F–54.1 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 51 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has a good size, 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 Väjern today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.8 ft swell at 6 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (12 mph)
- 1.0 mph current toward the north (model)
- Daylight
- 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. Swell (up to 3.5 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.2–54.1 °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 5:15 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:23 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, lines up with light wind, though with current. Also worth a look from 11:00 am to 12:10 pm, with slack water at low tide and the sun high, though with moderate wind and 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Walma 10.0 mi
- Wreck 1.0 mi
- Wreck 1.4 mi
- Wreck 2.4 mi
- Wreck 5.6 mi
- Ulön-Dannemarks naturreservat 8.5 mi
- Dykarklubben Kleven 2.8 mi
- Pesa 3.3 mi
- Dive Team 10.0 mi
- Dyk-leif 12 mi
- Dykcentrum Gullmarsfjorden 12 mi
- Ormestad Dykplats 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 Väjern
Now in Väjern
- Low / high
- 53 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.03 in · 94%
- Clouds
- 52%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 21 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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: +0.26 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 53° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 55° | 55° | 55° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 17 SW | 12 WSW | 14 W | 15 W | 15 W | 13 W | 12 WNW | 13 WNW |
| Gusts | 30 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 22 |
| Waves | 4.5 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 55° 15 W 3.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 13 W 3.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 12 WNW 3.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 13 WNW 3.4 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 10 NW 3.1 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 6 NNW 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 3 N 2.2 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 1 SE 1.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 56 °F | 17 mph W | 4.5 ft | 6:06 am · 6:52 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 56 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.1 ft | 7:06 am · 7:56 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 53 °F | 11 mph SE | 1.7 ft | 8:12 am · 9:09 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 53 °F | 15 mph S | 3.1 ft | 9:21 am · 10:26 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 51 °F | 15 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | 10:30 am · 11:37 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 53 °F | 7 mph N | 0.9 ft | 11:36 am | |
| Wed 4 | 35 / 47 °F | 7 mph SE | 0.7 ft | 12:39 am · 12:39 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 33 / 49 °F | 6 mph N | 0.9 ft | 1:35 am · 1:38 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 33 / 51 °F | 8 mph W | 1.1 ft | 2:27 am · 2:34 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 38 / 51 °F | 7 mph NW | 4.2 ft | 3:13 am · 3:25 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 33 / 46 °F | 7 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 3:51 am · 4:08 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 41 / 47 °F | 9 mph S | 2.4 ft | 4:21 am · 4:45 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 42 / 46 °F | 15 mph SSW | 8.5 ft | 4:48 am · 5:18 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 37 / 47 °F | 14 mph WNW | 8.8 ft | 5:20 am · 5:54 pm |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 48° / 56° 3.1 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 47° / 53° 1.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 51° / 53° 3.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 43° / 51° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 41° / 53° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 35° / 47° 0.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 33° / 49° 0.9 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+7.6 °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 12:03 pm (local time).
The sun in Väjern
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 10 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:32 pm
- Full dark 6:02 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,306 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Väjern
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
- 2:11–4:11 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:27–1:27 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:53–5:53 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 Väjern
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fågelvikens brygga 4.4 mi
- Brygga H 9.3 mi
- Brygga G 9.3 mi
- Brygga F 9.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Springet 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Kungshamns gästhamn 1.7 mi
- Kungshamns småbåtshamn (Guleskär) 1.9 mi
- Kungshamns fiskehamn 1.9 mi
- Fuel dock 1.7 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 600 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.9 mi.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Väjern) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep600 ft
- 33 ft deep0.9 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 600 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.
There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.1 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
Rear, 200 meters 297^30' from front 1.7 mi south
- Light
- Steady red light · F R
- Range
- 4 nautical miles (4.6 mi)
- Light height
- 69 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1942
Other lighthouses nearby: Fisketangen Range, front (1.7 mi south), Tryggö lower light (1.8 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 VäjernTides nearby
- Kungshamn1.4 mi
- Smögen2.4 mi
- Hunnebostrand4.2 mi
- Bovallstrand6.7 mi
- Brastad7.8 mi
- Lysekil9.7 mi
- Fiskebäckskil12 mi
- Torreby13 mi
- Grundsund13 mi
- Fjällbacka15 mi
Väjern at a glance
- Town or city of about 659 people. Coordinates: 58.383° N, 11.267° E.
- It is 53 mi northwest of Gothenburg, the main place in Västra Götaland. The sun rises 5 min later and sets at the same time than in Gothenburg.
- The nearest tide station, Smogen, is 3.0 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Gulskärshamnen (2.0 mi), Smögen hamn (2.4 mi).
Questions about VäjernQuestions
What time is high tide today in Väjern?
Today in Väjern 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 Väjern?
At 4:33 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:15 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Väjern?
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 12:27–1:27 pm, Major 2:11–4:11 pm, Minor 4:53–5:53 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Väjern?
Light showers, from 53 °F to 56 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (15 mph) and a 94% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Väjern?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.9 ft waves with a period of 5.1 s from the west-southwest. The water is 53.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Väjern?
The best time to visit Väjern is in July: highs of 71 °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).