Gimstad
Gimstad is a town on the Vesterålen coast in Nordland, Norway.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (64) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Shore5
- Boat29
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore5
- Boat29
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 5 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces SW · wind quartering offshore
- big swell
- cold water
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Tides
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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 | 29–42kn SW | 3.70–6.04m WSW | 3.07m · 10.2s W | 9.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–27kn SSW | 2.86–5.50m W | 3.91m · 10.1s W | 9.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–10kn E | 1.58–2.88m W | 2.14m · 9.2s W | 9.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 5 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–20kn SE | 1.04–1.64m WSW | 1.28m · 8.9s WSW | 9.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 26 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–13kn SE | 0.90–1.02m WSW | 0.85m · 8.5s WSW | 9.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 22 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–25kn SSE | 0.90–1.40m WSW | 0.90m · 8.8s WSW | 9.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–13kn ESE | 0.88–1.48m SW | 0.83m · 8.9s WSW | 9.6° |
Gimstadøyra and Gimstadneset are coastal points 0.6 km and 0.7 km from the town, with Skjåbergan, Svinøyodden, Oterklubben and Fruneset between 1.4 km and 2.2 km away. The Bø LORAN-C Mast stands 0.8 km from Gimstad, Nord-Svinøya is 1.9 km away and Bøvetten peak is 3.9 km away. The tide has a moderate tidal range and is semidiurnal, with a spring range of 1.72 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Bø LORAN-C Mast — tower, 0.8 km
- Nord-Svinøya — island, 1.9 km
- Bøvetten — peak, 3.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Gimstad?
Our fishing score for Gimstad on October 22, 2026 is 64 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Gimstad on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:14 AM, 11:15 PM. Low tides: 04:58 AM, 05:07 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Gimstad?
The mean spring range at Gimstad is about 1.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Gimstad?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:36 AM and sets at 04:55 PM. The moon rises at 04:49 PM and sets at 01:57 AM.