Valnes

Valnes is a town on the Salten coast in Nordland, Norway.

Good

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 38 kn around 01:00.
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.

Shore38
Boat15
Rock0
Kayak0
Spearfishing est.0

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Marginal — Shore

Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h ago

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Why

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

Updated about 2 h ago

Day	Shore	Boat	Rock	Kayak	Spearfishing	Wind	Waves	Swell	Water
19 Mon	0	0	0	0	0	15–29kn SW	1.56–2.36m WSW	1.25m · 9.7s W	8.5°
20 Tue	0	1	0	0	0	2–22kn SSW	1.28–2.26m W	1.66m · 10.3s W	8.6°
21 Wed	25	40	0	0	0	2–13kn E	0.78–1.36m W	0.99m · 9.7s W	8.4°
22 Thu	38	15	0	0	0	9–20kn SSE	0.50–0.78m WSW	0.55m · 9.6s W	8.1°
23 Fri	35	16	22	0	6	9–24kn SE	0.40–0.50m SW	0.38m · 9.1s WSW	8.1°
24 Sat	73	60	23	38	4	2–15kn SE	0.46–0.78m WSW	0.47m · 8.7s WSW	8.0°
25 Sun	18	0	7	0	0	8–15kn ESE	0.52–0.74m S	0.39m · 9.3s W	7.9°

Valnes lies on the Salten coast in Nordland. The nearest listed feature is Staurvika, a cove 1.8 km away, and the island of Steinsøya is 2.4 km from the town. Nearby coastal points include Storøya and Kaldvassodden at 2.9 km, Tjønnes at 3 km, Bjørnhammaren at 3.6 km and Evjenes at 3.7 km. The tide is semidiurnal with a moderate tidal range and a spring range of 2.23 m.

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

Steinsøya — island, ⁦2.4 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Valnes?

Our fishing score for Valnes on October 22, 2026 is 65 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Valnes on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦10:58 AM, 10:58 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦04:42 AM, 04:58 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Valnes?

The mean spring range at Valnes is about ⁦2.2 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Valnes?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:27 AM and sets at 05:04 PM. The moon rises at 04:46 PM and sets at 02:04 AM.