Bottelen
Bottelen is a coastal point on Lofoten, in Nordland, Norway. Tides are moderate here — about 2.3 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (65) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, moving water.
- Gusting 31 kn around 01:00.
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.
- Shore7
- Boat36
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore7
- Boat36
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 5 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- moving water
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
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- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 5 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25–42kn SW | 3.24–4.56m SW | 1.09m · 10.1s W | 10.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–24kn SSW | 1.58–3.66m SW | 1.89m · 9.6s WSW | 10.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 15 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–17kn E | 0.98–1.68m WSW | 1.19m · 8.7s WSW | 10.1° | |
| 22 Thu | 7 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–22kn SSE | 1.14–1.40m S | 0.77m · 6.3s SW | 10.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 5 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–20kn SE | 1.14–1.36m SSE | 0.59m · 6.7s SW | 10.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 23 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–31kn SSE | 0.98–1.66m SSW | 0.62m · 7.2s SW | 10.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–20kn ESE | 1.16–1.58m SSE | 0.59m · 7.8s SW | 10.0° |
Nearest town: Nusfjord (0.7 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Sultinden — peak, 1.2 km
- Nusjord museum — museum, 0.7 km
- Straumøya — island, 3.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Bottelen?
Our fishing score for Bottelen on October 22, 2026 is 65 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Bottelen on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:05 AM, 11:07 PM. Low tides: 04:46 AM, 05:01 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Bottelen?
The mean spring range at Bottelen is about 2.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Bottelen?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:37 AM and sets at 05:03 PM. The moon rises at 04:52 PM and sets at 02:05 AM.