Valsgårdstangen
Valsgårdstangen is a coastal point on the Skagerrak, in Agder, Norway. Tides here are small — about 0.3 m between low and high at springs — so fishing conditions depend more on light, weather and the moon.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (64) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, a light breeze.
- Shore41
- Boat46
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore41
- Boat46
- Rock0
- Kayak0
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Marginal — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoBest 18:00–21:00·Avoid 03:00–18:00, 21:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
- big swell
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 75 | 1–3kn NW | 0.04–0.10m SE | 0.06m · 2.2s ESE | 11.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 58 | 49 | 50 | 46 | 46 | 3–11kn NNE | 0.14–1.04m ESE | 0.34m · 3.0s SE | 11.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 56 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–11kn E | 0.80–1.38m ESE | 0.79m · 4.2s ESE | 12.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 41 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–13kn SSE | 0.84–1.20m SSE | 0.75m · 4.6s SSE | 11.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 86 | 88 | 75 | 66 | 53 | 1–7kn WSW | 0.38–1.00m SSW | 0.63m · 4.7s S | 11.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 68 | 47 | 51 | 39 | 37 | 4–14kn E | 0.32–1.12m SE | 0.41m · 3.5s SE | 11.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–28kn SSW | 1.30–3.08m S | 1.03m · 7.1s S | 11.7° |
Nearest town: Krokvåg (3.4 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Sandøya — island, 0.6 km
- Dypvåg — church, 3.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Valsgårdstangen?
Our fishing score for Valsgårdstangen on October 22, 2026 is 64 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Valsgårdstangen on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 02:11 AM–03:41 AM, 09:06 AM–11:06 AM, 04:07 PM–05:37 PM, 09:28 PM–11:28 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 08:16 AM and 05:59 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Valsgårdstangen?
Barely. The range here is about 0.3 m, so our score gives the tide little weight at this place and leans on the moon, the light and the weather instead.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Valsgårdstangen?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:16 AM and sets at 05:59 PM. The moon rises at 04:52 PM and sets at 02:56 AM.