Melfjordbotnen
Melfjordbotnen is a bay on the Helgeland coast, in Nordland, Norway. Tides are moderate here — about 2.2 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (63) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Gusting 35 kn around 18:00.
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.
- Shore16
- Boat0
- Rock3
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore16
- Boat0
- Rock3
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Not today
Confidence: mediumUpdated about 2 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- 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 | 54 | 47 | 53 | 45 | 35 | 1–18kn SW | |
| 20 Tue | 80 | 79 | 80 | 70 | 57 | 1–6kn SSE | |
| 21 Wed | 50 | 34 | 43 | 7 | 19 | 6–15kn SE | |
| 22 Thu | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9–16kn ESE | |
| 23 Fri | 33 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 8–16kn ESE | |
| 24 Sat | 64 | 54 | 59 | 22 | 37 | 5–11kn ESE | |
| 25 Sun | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6–13kn E |
Nearest town: Kilboghamn (20 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Melfjordbotnen?
Our fishing score for Melfjordbotnen on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Melfjordbotnen on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:45 AM, 10:46 PM. Low tides: 04:29 AM, 04:45 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Melfjordbotnen?
The mean spring range at Melfjordbotnen is about 2.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Melfjordbotnen?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:27 AM and sets at 05:10 PM. The moon rises at 04:47 PM and sets at 02:11 AM.