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Esbjerg tide times

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Tide times for Esbjerg
Heights relative to MSL · 2026-05-07Solunar 4/5
TIDE CURVE

Next 24 hours at Esbjerg

Not enough tide data to render a curve.

Predictions: Open-Meteo Marine (MeteoFrance SMOC, 0.08° grid) — heights relative to MSL (not chart datum / LAT). Model-derived.

Model-derived from a global ocean grid. Useful indication; expect about ±45 minutes on average vs. a local harmonic gauge, individual stations vary widely. See /methodology for per-region detail. Not for navigation.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS

Sun, moon and conditions on Thu 07 May

Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
21:13
Moon
Waning gibbous
81% illuminated

Marine-conditions data not available for this station. Wind, swell and water temperature ride along with Open-Meteo Marine; gauge-only stations (e.g. UK EA Flood) publish water level only.

7-DAY OUTLOOK

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Predictions: Open-Meteo Marine (MeteoFrance SMOC, 0.08° grid) — heights relative to MSL (not chart datum / LAT). Model-derived. · Not for navigation.

SOLUNAR FORECAST

Today's solunar windows

The angler tradition for major/minor fishing windows: major ≈3-hour windows around moon transit and opposition; minor ≈2-hour windows around moonrise and moonset. Times are Europe/Copenhagen local. Folk tradition, not a scientific forecast.

Major
03:17-06:17
15:42-18:42
Minor
01:04-03:04
06:32-08:32
7-day window outlook
  • Thu
    2 M / 2 m
  • Fri
    2 M / 2 m
  • Sat
    2 M / 2 m
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    2 M / 2 m
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    2 M / 2 m
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    2 M / 2 m
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    2 M / 2 m
EDITORIAL

About tides at Esbjerg

Esbjerg is Denmark's tidal outlier — a port where the North Sea's macrotidal energy reaches full force through the Wadden Sea system, producing a mean range of approximately 1.7 m relative to MSL. That is four times the signal at Aarhus and a world apart from the near-zero Baltic tides to the east. Two complete tidal cycles per day, with high water typically 0.8–0.9 m above MSL and low water approaching 0.8–0.9 m below, subject to meteorological variation. Esbjerg Havn is one of Denmark's most important commercial ports and the gateway for the Fanø ferry — a 20-minute crossing that deposits you on the island's sheltered eastern shore. Timing the ferry with the tide is worthwhile: the tidal flats between Esbjerg and Fanø expose dramatically at low water, and the ferry operates on a fixed schedule regardless of tidal state, but access to Fanø's beach parking is affected by water level in the approach channels. The Vadehavscentret (Wadden Sea Centre) at nearby Vester Vedsted is the visitor gateway to the UNESCO-listed Wadden Sea — a good starting point for understanding why this intertidal system matters globally and how to read the tides before heading out onto the flats. Storm surges are the dominant risk in this region: North Sea lows tracking east of Scotland can push 1.5–2.0 m of surge water into the Wadden Sea on top of the astronomical high tide, raising total water levels 2–3 m above MSL. A flood-defence dike system protects Esbjerg and the surrounding coast, but tidal awareness and monitoring of DMI storm-surge alerts is essential for anyone working or recreating near the water. DMI (Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut) is the authoritative source for predictions; Open-Meteo Marine supplements with forecast modelling accurate to ±45 minutes and ±0.2–0.3 m under normal conditions.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Tide questions about Esbjerg

What is the tidal range at Esbjerg?

Approximately 1.7 m mean tidal range — the largest of any Danish port, driven by North Sea macrotidal energy funnelling through the Wadden Sea system. High water typically reaches 0.8–0.9 m above MSL and low water drops to roughly 0.8–0.9 m below MSL. On top of the astronomical tide, storm surges from North Sea low-pressure systems can add 1.5–2.0 m in extreme events, making combined water levels a genuine safety consideration in severe weather.

How does the Esbjerg–Fanø ferry connect with the tides?

The ferry crossing from Esbjerg to Fanø takes approximately 20 minutes and operates on a fixed schedule throughout the day. The tidal state matters for accessing the Wadden Sea flats and beach parking on Fanø's eastern side, and for any activities on the exposed intertidal zone. The ferry itself is not directly constrained by the 1.7 m tidal range, but it's worth checking that your planned beach or flat activity falls within an appropriate tidal window — particularly if walking out onto the Wadden Sea flats, which drain rapidly and over long distances at low water.

Is the Wadden Sea at Esbjerg safe to explore on foot?

The Wadden Sea intertidal flats can be explored safely but require preparation. The most critical rules: always go with a guided tour operator or check with the Vadehavscentret, know the tide times before you step out (DMI's Esbjerg tide prediction is the reference), never walk out further than 30 minutes before low water without a guide, and watch the weather for fog and wind-driven water rises. The tide returns quickly across flat terrain — what looks like a long walk back can close to a swim in 20 minutes. Always tell someone your plan.

What is the storm surge risk at Esbjerg?

Significant. North Sea low-pressure systems tracking eastward can stack surge water on top of high tide, producing total water levels 1.5–2.0 m above the predicted astronomical high in extreme events — the most severe on record exceeded 3 m above MSL. Esbjerg and the surrounding coast are protected by a dike and sea-wall system, but low-lying areas outside the dike are directly exposed. DMI issues storm surge warnings; monitor these alerts whenever a deep low is forecast to move through the North Sea, especially in autumn and winter.

Are tide predictions for Esbjerg guaranteed to be accurate?

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 under normal conditions). These figures do not account for storm-surge additions, which can far exceed the tidal range itself. DMI (Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut) is the authoritative source for Danish tidal and surge predictions — always verify with DMI, especially before any activity in or near the Wadden Sea intertidal zone. This site does not accept responsibility for decisions made based on these predictions.

0-day tide table — Esbjerg

Heights relative to MSL. Predictions: Open-Meteo Marine (MeteoFrance SMOC, 0.08° grid) — heights relative to MSL (not chart datum / LAT). Model-derived.

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Not for navigation. Generated 2026-05-07T03:20:25.279Z.

Predictions: Open-Meteo Marine (MeteoFrance SMOC, 0.08° grid) — heights relative to MSL (not chart datum / LAT). Model-derived.
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Not for navigation. Page generated 2026-05-07T03:20:25.279Z. Predictions refresh daily.