Holkestad
Holkestad is a town on the Lofoten coast in Nordland, Norway.
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.
- Feels like 1.7° around 00:00.
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. - Gusting 34 kn around 23:00.
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.
- Shore18
- Boat0
- Rock1
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore18
- Boat0
- Rock1
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- moving water
- strong wind
- cold water
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30–42kn SW | 1.74–2.38m WSW | 1.12m · 9.3s WSW | 8.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–30kn SSW | 1.06–2.10m WSW | 1.41m · 9.8s WSW | 9.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 42 | 55 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4–16kn ESE | 0.66–1.04m WSW | 0.81m · 9.4s WSW | 8.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14–23kn SSE | 0.56–0.72m SW | 0.51m · 9.0s WSW | 8.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15–24kn SSE | 0.46–0.54m SSW | 0.36m · 8.7s WSW | 8.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 64 | 57 | 37 | 47 | 25 | 5–17kn SE | 0.44–0.74m SW | 0.43m · 8.4s WSW | 8.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 44 | 21 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 7–12kn ESE | 0.42–0.74m SSW | 0.37m · 8.6s WSW | 8.7° |
Holkestad lies on the Lofoten coast in Nordland, Norway. The island of Frammundøya is 1.1 km away, and nearby coastal points include Ramnneset (1.9 km), Kvalnes (2.1 km), Ytterskotsfjorden (2.1 km), Skjennodden (3.1 km), Vågsneset (5.1 km) and Rundholmen (5.3 km). Tides are semidiurnal with a moderate tidal range and a spring range of 2.36 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Frammundøya — island, 1.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Holkestad?
Our fishing score for Holkestad on October 22, 2026 is 65 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Holkestad on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:01 AM, 11:03 PM. Low tides: 04:43 AM, 04:59 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Holkestad?
The mean spring range at Holkestad is about 2.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Holkestad?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:29 AM and sets at 04:58 PM. The moon rises at 04:46 PM and sets at 01:59 AM.