Fauske
Fauske is a town on the Salten coast in Nordland, Norway, with a population of 5,953.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (64) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, moving water.
- Gusting 32 kn around 16:00.
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.
- Shore41
- Boat13
- Rock25
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.1
- Shore41
- Boat13
- Rock25
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing1est.
Marginal — Shore
Confidence: mediumUpdated about 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- moving water
- strong wind
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 60 | 48 | 56 | 27 | 32 | 4–15kn SSW | |
| 20 Tue | 85 | 84 | 85 | 83 | 62 | 0–6kn WNW | |
| 21 Wed | 58 | 53 | 55 | 45 | 36 | 2–13kn SSE | |
| 22 Thu | 41 | 13 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 7–14kn SSE | |
| 23 Fri | 46 | 21 | 31 | 0 | 7 | 7–13kn SSE | |
| 24 Sat | 75 | 69 | 71 | 59 | 63 | 2–10kn SSE | |
| 25 Sun | 34 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 5–8kn ESE |
Fauske sits near several coastal points and a bay, including Kleivhammarodden (1.6 km), Straumøyra (1.8 km) and Fauskevika bay (2.4 km). Further out are Sjømannes (3 km), Halsen (3.3 km) and Leivsetodden (4.4 km). The tide is semidiurnal with a meso tidal range and a spring range of 2.3 m.
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Fauske?
Our fishing score for Fauske on October 22, 2026 is 64 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Fauske on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:00 AM, 11:01 PM. Low tides: 04:43 AM, 04:59 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Fauske?
The mean spring range at Fauske is about 2.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Fauske?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:24 AM and sets at 04:59 PM. The moon rises at 04:42 PM and sets at 02:00 AM.