Mortensanden
Mortensanden is a beach on the Finnmark coast, in Finnmark, Norway. The tide is a major force here — around 5.6 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 -0.3° around 08:00.
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.
- Shore62
- Boat58
- Rock60
- Kayak52
- Spearfishing est.57
- Shore62
- Boat58
- Rock60
- Kayak52
- Spearfishing57est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Spearfishing
Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoBest 15:00–18:00·Avoid 06:00–09:00, 18:00–00:00
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- a major solunar period
- cold water
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–38kn SW | 0.32–0.94m SW | 0.11m · 6.7s NE | 8.1° | |
| 20 Tue | 42 | 17 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 10–36kn W | 0.12–0.86m W | 0.07m · 5.3s N | 8.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 73 | 72 | 73 | 65 | 71 | 1–23kn SW | 0.06–0.34m SSE | 0.06m · 4.5s NE | 7.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 62 | 58 | 60 | 52 | 57 | 3–15kn WSW | 0.20–0.30m SW | 0.06m · 5.5s ENE | 7.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 1–7kn SSW | 0.08–0.30m SSW | 0.06m · 2.9s SSE | 6.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 79 | 75 | 77 | 67 | 70 | 1–10kn S | 0.04–0.26m SSE | 0.05m · 2.3s SSE | 6.9° | |
| 25 Sun | 60 | 34 | 46 | 1 | 22 | 7–14kn SSW | 0.26–0.38m S | 0.12m · 3.0s SE | 7.0° |
Nearest town: Neset (1.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Bugøya — island, 3.0 km
- Bugøynes kapell — church, 1.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Mortensanden?
Our fishing score for Mortensanden on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Mortensanden on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:34 AM, 01:19 PM. Low tides: 07:11 AM, 07:43 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Mortensanden?
The mean spring range at Mortensanden is about 5.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Mortensanden?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:44 AM and sets at 03:46 PM. The moon rises at 03:54 PM and sets at 12:43 AM.