What time is high tide at Sotra Beach on September 8, 2026?

High tides at Sotra Beach on September 8, 2026: 21:07 (times shown in Europe/Oslo).

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Sotra Beach?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

Sotra Beach

Vestland, NorwayEurope/Oslo

Ocean View Index

58Fair

Next tide

19:07High Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

05:03 – 18:36

Local time

20:41

Sotra Beach near Bergen, a rugged blend of rocky coastline and white sand on the island just west of the city.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 18:08

Reference time: local noon · 13:50 (Europe/Oslo)

Estimated

Fair

Fair conditions. Sea color may appear muted.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Clear blue-green · hue
60.5
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
82.9
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
24.9
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
90.1
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
34.1
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodaySep 8

Rain

16°11°

3.8 m/s

27.9mm

WedSep 9

Light Rain

14°10°

4.5 m/s

0.1mm

ThuSep 10

Overcast

15°7°

3.1 m/s

FriSep 11

Rain

15°10°

4.8 m/s

8.0mm

SatSep 12

Light Rain

14°9°

6.6 m/s

10.9mm

SunSep 13

Light Rain

14°10°

4.6 m/s

1.4mm

MonSep 14

Light Rain

14°9°

5.1 m/s

10.7mm

Visibility: 10 km·Cloud: 92%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Thu: Viewing conditions are Good; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Spring TideCoefficient: 116.4 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
19:07	High	0.38 m

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

High Tide

19:07

0.38 m

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Sotra Beach.

166 km away

Sola Beach

Rogaland, Norway

310 km away

Bygdoy Beach

Oslo, Norway

426 km away

Grenen Beach

North Jutland, Denmark

483 km away

Saltholmen

Västra Götaland, Sweden

Frequently asked questions

What time is high tide at Sotra Beach on September 8, 2026?: High tides at Sotra Beach on September 8, 2026: 21:07 (times shown in Europe/Oslo).
What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Sotra Beach?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

Essential Information

Coordinates: 60.3500°, 5.1500°
Timezone: Europe/Oslo
Region & Country: Vestland, Norway

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS