Makkeleira
Makkeleira is a bay on the Finnmark coast, in Finnmark, Norway. The tide is a major force here — around 8.3 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 16:00 – 17:00
Good (56) — best around 16:00–17:00, thanks to moving water, dawn or dusk light, a major solunar period.
- Feels like -2.7° around 01:00.
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.
- Shore67
- Boat64
- Rock66
- Kayak53
- Spearfishing est.61
- Shore67
- Boat64
- Rock66
- Kayak53
- Spearfishing61est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Spearfishing
Confidence: mediumUpdated about 3 h agoBest 15:00–18:00
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- a major solunar period
- cold water
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 49 | 45 | 47 | 20 | 38 | 8–33kn WSW | 7.5° | |
| 20 Tue | 58 | 55 | 56 | 37 | 50 | 7–33kn W | 7.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 69 | 67 | 68 | 58 | 65 | 2–11kn SW | 7.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 67 | 64 | 66 | 53 | 61 | 5–11kn WSW | 6.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 75 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 72 | 2–9kn SSW | 5.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 74 | 74 | 74 | 71 | 73 | 2–8kn SE | 6.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 71 | 63 | 68 | 48 | 55 | 5–10kn S | 6.3° |
Nearest town: Vadsø (8.1 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Lille Vadsøya — island, 4.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Makkeleira?
Our fishing score for Makkeleira on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Makkeleira on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:49 AM, 01:30 PM. Low tides: 06:46 AM, 07:23 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Makkeleira?
The mean spring range at Makkeleira is about 8.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Makkeleira?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:45 AM and sets at 03:45 PM. The moon rises at 03:54 PM and sets at 12:43 AM.