Leknes
Leknes is a town on the Lofoten coast in Nordland, Norway, with a population of 3,556.
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 34 kn around 03:00.
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.
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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
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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- 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 | 21–38kn SW | 2.78–4.06m SSW | 0.44m · 7.6s SSE | 9.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 15 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–22kn SSW | 1.04–2.90m SSW | 1.18m · 7.5s SSW | 10.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 64 | 68 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 3–20kn ESE | 0.66–1.08m SW | 0.72m · 7.4s SW | 9.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–24kn SSE | 1.02–1.26m S | 0.55m · 4.9s S | 9.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 14 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–21kn SSE | 1.06–1.20m SSE | 0.53m · 4.9s S | 9.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 35 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–29kn SSE | 0.78–1.64m S | 0.48m · 6.2s SSW | 9.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–18kn ESE | 1.02–1.56m SSE | 0.57m · 4.8s S | 9.3° |
Nearby coastal points include Mjåneset (1.2 km), Hestholmen (2 km), Storeidøya (2.3 km), Halvkanneset (3.2 km), Treborneset (3.7 km) and Kleppene (3.9 km). Landmarks in the area are Hol kirke (1.6 km), Holsøya st island (2.4 km) and the peak Lille-Bjørntind (4.5 km). Tides here are semidiurnal with a meso range, and a spring range of 2.33 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Holsøya st — island, 2.4 km
- Hol kirke — church, 1.6 km
- Lille-Bjørntind — peak, 4.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Leknes?
Our fishing score for Leknes on October 22, 2026 is 65 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Leknes 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 Leknes?
The mean spring range at Leknes is about 2.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Leknes?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:36 AM and sets at 05:02 PM. The moon rises at 04:51 PM and sets at 02:03 AM.