Smortnakken
Smortnakken is a coastal point on Lofoten, in Nordland, Norway. Tides are moderate here — about 2.4 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
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 30 kn around 02:00.
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
- Boat42
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore18
- Boat42
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Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–15:00
- 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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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22–41kn SW | 3.26–4.90m SW | 0.39m · 9.2s SW | 9.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–22kn SSW | 1.42–3.76m SW | 1.53m · 9.7s SW | 9.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 26 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–19kn ESE | 0.88–1.52m SW | 1.04m · 8.6s SW | 9.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 18 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–21kn SSE | 1.06–1.34m S | 0.66m · 6.5s SSW | 9.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 28 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–12kn SE | 1.00–1.10m S | 0.57m · 6.0s SSW | 9.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 28 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–24kn SSE | 0.88–1.84m SSW | 0.58m · 7.3s SW | 9.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–16kn ESE | 0.98–1.74m SSE | 0.61m · 6.0s SSW | 9.6° |
Nearest town: Lyngværet (4.8 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Håtinden — peak, 2.8 km
- Børøya — island, 3.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Smortnakken?
Our fishing score for Smortnakken on October 22, 2026 is 65 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Smortnakken on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:04 AM, 11:06 PM. Low tides: 04:44 AM, 04:59 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Smortnakken?
The mean spring range at Smortnakken is about 2.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Smortnakken?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:35 AM and sets at 04:59 PM. The moon rises at 04:50 PM and sets at 02:00 AM.