
Ebeltoft tide forecast — heights relative to MSL.
Tide times at Ebeltoft on Tuesday, 4 August 2026: first high tide at 02:00am. Sunrise 05:23am, sunset 09:21pm.
24-hour cosine-interpolated curve around the present moment. Heights relative to MSL. Predictions: Predictions: Open-Meteo Marine (MeteoFrance SMOC, 0.08° grid).
Snapshot at build time — refreshes daily. Sea state from Open-Meteo Marine.
Every predicted high and low for the next week, with the daily tidal coefficient (0–120; higher = bigger swing, > 95 means stronger currents).
The three closest curated TideTurtle locations to Ebeltoft, measured by great-circle distance.
Solunar tradition: major periods are the ≈3h windows around moon transit and opposition; minor are ≈2h around moonrise and moonset. Pair with the local tide stage and wind for the best read.
Next spring tide on Thu 06 Aug (range 0.4m). Next neap on Wed 05 Aug.
Spring tides cluster around new and full moons (biggest swings). Neap tides land on quarter moons (smallest swings). See the spring tide and neap tide glossary entries for the why.
A short guide to the coastline at Ebeltoft — geography, sea state, and what the tide is actually doing under your feet.
3 m at this location. Two tidal cycles per day, but the signal is gentle: low water exposes a broad, firm sand-and-pebble foreshore in the Vig, and high water brings the sea back to the harbour walls with quiet efficiency. The frigate Jylland dominates the harbour's attention.
Launched in 1860, she is the oldest preserved screw-propelled warship in the world, and her hull — 71 m of iron-clad wooden construction — sits in a dry dock at the Ebeltoft Færgehavn museum. 3 m tidal excursion around her moorings is a reminder that this is a real sea, even if a calm one. The cobblestoned old town above the harbour is one of the best-preserved in Denmark, with half-timbered buildings dating to the 17th century.
Beach access is straightforward: the bay's sheltered aspect and shallow gradient make it ideal for swimming and kayaking at virtually any tide state. 4 m above prediction in persistent conditions. 3 m on height.
Quick answers to the most common questions about tide times, range, and water access at Ebeltoft.
Approximately 0.3 m mean range at Ebeltoft, slightly less than the open Kattegat coast due to the sheltering effect of Ebeltoft Vig. The bay's semi-enclosed geometry dampens the already-modest tidal signal further. In practice, wind-driven water level changes often exceed the tidal range — a sustained northeast wind can add 0.2–0.4 m on top of the predicted high water.
The frigate Jylland is the oldest preserved screw-propelled warship in the world. Launched in 1860, she is 71 m long and constructed of iron-reinforced wood. She is on permanent display in a dedicated dry dock at the Ebeltoft Færgehavn museum complex, right at the harbour. Admission is charged; the ship is accessible year-round, with seasonal variation in opening hours. The Kattegat tidal water lapping the dock outside is the same sea she served on during her active career.
Yes. The sheltered bay, gentle gradient, and 0.3 m tidal range make Ebeltoft beach accessible and safe for swimming at virtually any tide state. The foreshore is widest at low water but the difference is subtle. Main safety consideration is wind chop from the northeast, which can build surprisingly quickly even in the protected bay. Check DMI's coastal forecast for wind before entering the water.
Ebeltoft is served by the Mols-Linien high-speed ferry to Odden (Zealand), with crossings taking approximately 65–75 minutes depending on service type. Ferry schedules run multiple times daily. Tidal state has minimal impact on the crossing itself given the modest range, but wind over the Kattegat can affect departure timing and sea conditions — check the operator's live status alongside DMI's marine forecast for your travel day.
No prediction is guaranteed. Data on this page comes from Open-Meteo Marine modelling (typical accuracy ±45 minutes on timing, ±0.2–0.3 m on height) and is intended as planning guidance only. DMI (Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut) is the authoritative source for Danish coastal waters. Consult DMI's forecasts before any activity where tidal state affects safety. This site does not accept responsibility for decisions made based on these predictions.
Heights relative to MSL. Predictions: Open-Meteo Marine (MeteoFrance SMOC, 0.08° grid) — heights relative to MSL (not chart datum / LAT). Model-derived.
| Day | Type | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 04 Aug | High | 02:00 | -0.1m |
| Wed 05 Aug | Low | 08:00 | -0.4m |
| High | 16:10 | -0.2m | |
| Low | 20:18 | -0.4m | |
| Thu 06 Aug | High | 04:40 | -0.1m |
| Low | 21:10 | -0.6m | |
| Fri 07 Aug | High | 17:50 | 0.1m |
| Sat 08 Aug | Low | 00:00 | -0.2m |
| High | 06:10 | 0.1m | |
| Low | 12:42 | -0.3m | |
| High | 19:00 | -0.0m | |
| Sun 09 Aug | Low | 13:42 | -0.3m |
| Mon 10 Aug | High | 08:10 | 0.1m |
| Tue 11 Aug | Low | 01:00 | -0.3m |