Kvenvika
Kvenvika is a bay on the Finnmark coast, in Finnmark, Norway. Tides are moderate here — about 2.4 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (63) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, moving water.
- Feels like -5.4° around 00:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do. - Gusting 32 kn around 11:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
- Shore52
- Boat30
- Rock40
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.17
- Shore52
- Boat30
- Rock40
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing17est.
Marginal — Shore or Rock
Confidence: mediumUpdated about 12 h agoBest 15:00–18:00·Avoid 00:00–15:00, 21:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- moving water
- strong wind
- cold water
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Gusts— kn
- Current— kn
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- Cloud— %
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 43 | 37 | 39 | 18 | 29 | 6–23kn SW | 5.1° | |
| 20 Tue | 73 | 70 | 72 | 58 | 53 | 4–15kn WSW | 5.3° | |
| 21 Wed | 67 | 62 | 64 | 53 | 47 | 5–11kn S | 5.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 52 | 30 | 40 | 0 | 17 | 9–17kn S | 4.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 63 | 56 | 59 | 35 | 47 | 6–15kn S | 4.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 53 | 49 | 51 | 46 | 49 | 5–14kn SSE | 4.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–11kn SSE | 4.7° |
Nearest town: Alta (5.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Kåfjord — church, 4.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Kvenvika?
Our fishing score for Kvenvika on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Kvenvika on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:01 PM. Low tides: 05:48 AM, 06:09 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Kvenvika?
The mean spring range at Kvenvika is about 2.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Kvenvika?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:10 AM and sets at 04:12 PM. The moon rises at 04:19 PM and sets at 01:12 AM.