Svolvær
Svolvær is a town on the Lofoten coast, Nordland, Norway, with a population of 4,720.
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.
- Shore66
- Boat61
- Rock7
- Kayak18
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore66
- Boat61
- Rock7
- Kayak18
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Go — Shore or 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
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33–45kn SW | 2.88–4.44m SSW | 0.41m · 10.5s WSW | 10.1° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–31kn SW | 1.20–3.44m SW | 1.36m · 8.7s SW | 10.1° | |
| 21 Wed | 49 | 65 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4–12kn E | 0.72–1.30m SW | 0.94m · 8.7s SW | 9.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 66 | 61 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 7–20kn SE | 0.70–0.96m SSW | 0.59m · 6.7s SSW | 9.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 82 | 83 | 21 | 32 | 3 | 4–9kn E | 0.66–0.70m SSW | 0.47m · 6.5s SSW | 9.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 54 | 50 | 19 | 20 | 6 | 6–24kn SE | 0.66–1.46m SSW | 0.49m · 7.0s SW | 9.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 22 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–15kn ESE | 0.72–1.40m SSE | 0.55m · 6.2s SSW | 9.8° |
Nearby coastal points include Bjørnodden (0.3 km), Hjellskjeret (0.6 km), Badeklubben (0.7 km), Strandodden (1 km), Kjeøyodden (1.1 km) and Stretarneset (2.1 km). Landmarks in the area are the island of Litløya (0.1 km), the peak Svolværgeita (1.6 km), and Vågan church (4.1 km). Tides are semidiurnal on a mesotidal regime, with a spring range of 2.38 m.
Places covered by this forecast
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Litløya — island, 0.1 km
- Svolværgeita — peak, 1.6 km
- Vågan — church, 4.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Svolvær?
Our fishing score for Svolvær on October 22, 2026 is 65 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Svolvær on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:03 AM, 11:05 PM. Low tides: 04:43 AM, 04:59 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Svolvær?
The mean spring range at Svolvær is about 2.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Svolvær?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:33 AM and sets at 04:57 PM. The moon rises at 04:48 PM and sets at 01:59 AM.