Sortland
Sortland is a town on the Vesterålen coast in Nordland, Norway, with a population of 10,468.
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.
- Feels like -0.1° 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.
- Shore72
- Boat67
- Rock69
- Kayak48
- Spearfishing est.51
- Shore72
- Boat67
- Rock69
- Kayak48
- Spearfishing51est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: mediumUpdated about 12 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 00:00–06:00, 18:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- cold water
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–32kn SSW | 7.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 62 | 59 | 61 | 56 | 47 | 2–18kn SSW | 7.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 64 | 1–9kn E | 7.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 72 | 67 | 69 | 48 | 51 | 5–17kn SSE | 7.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 78 | 69 | 73 | 42 | 52 | 6–16kn SSE | 7.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 68 | 64 | 65 | 56 | 56 | 3–12kn SE | 7.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 45 | 23 | 32 | 0 | 11 | 6–13kn SE | 7.0° |
Sortland kirke stands 0.6 km from the town centre. Nearby coastal points include Strand at 1.8 km, Tausaneset at 2.1 km, Ålgårdsneset at 2.5 km, Langnesklubben at 4 km, Kringelneset at 4.1 km and Gernášši at 4.2 km. The tide here is meso and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 1.76 m.
Also known as
Suorta, Sortlands kommun
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Sortland kirke — church, 0.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Sortland?
Our fishing score for Sortland on October 22, 2026 is 64 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Sortland on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:13 AM, 11:16 PM. Low tides: 04:57 AM, 05:08 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Sortland?
The mean spring range at Sortland is about 1.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Sortland?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:32 AM and sets at 04:51 PM. The moon rises at 04:46 PM and sets at 01:53 AM.