Sandnessjøen
Sandnessjøen is a town on the Helgeland coast in Nordland, Norway, with a population of 5,778.
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.
- Gusting 41 kn around 17:00.
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 2 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- 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
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–23kn SSW | 0.60–0.82m SSW | 0.24m · 8.3s W | 4.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 75 | 73 | 74 | 71 | 61 | 2–15kn WSW | 0.22–0.58m WSW | 0.21m · 9.5s W | 5.1° | |
| 21 Wed | 52 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 47 | 3–24kn SE | 0.20–0.42m WSW | 0.12m · 7.5s W | 5.1° | |
| 22 Thu | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–21kn SE | 0.22–0.42m SE | 0.08m · 9.1s W | 5.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 28 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 10–17kn SE | 0.10–0.42m SSE | 0.06m · 7.7s WSW | 5.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 62 | 55 | 57 | 33 | 45 | 6–15kn SSE | 0.10–0.48m WSW | 0.11m · 6.4s WSW | 5.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 42 | 19 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 11–19kn ESE | 0.24–0.46m ESE | 0.05m · 8.8s W | 5.6° |
Nearby coastal points include Nordneset (1.8 km), Ljosåstangen (2.3 km), Leinesodden (2.5 km), Horvneset (2.9 km), Hundsrevtangen (2.9 km), and Okshammaren (2.9 km). Landmarks in the area include Sandnessjøen Fyr lighthouse (0.5 km), Sandnessjøen church (0.7 km), and the island of Ulvangsøya (3.5 km). The tide is semidiurnal with a meso tidal range and a spring range of 2.18 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Sandnessjøen Fyr — lighthouse, 0.5 km
- Sandnessjøen — church, 0.7 km
- Ulvangsøya — island, 3.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Sandnessjøen?
Our fishing score for Sandnessjøen on October 22, 2026 is 64 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Sandnessjøen on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:30 AM, 10:32 PM. Low tides: 04:14 AM, 04:32 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Sandnessjøen?
The mean spring range at Sandnessjøen is about 2.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Sandnessjøen?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:29 AM and sets at 05:17 PM. The moon rises at 04:50 PM and sets at 02:17 AM.