Vikneset
Vikneset is a coastal point on Lofoten, in Nordland, Norway. Tides are moderate here — about 2.5 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (62) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, moving water.
- Gusting 35 kn around 23:00.
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.
- Shore19
- Boat0
- Rock5
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore19
- Boat0
- Rock5
- Kayak0
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- moving water
- strong wind
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–33kn SSW | 0.94–1.78m SW | 0.21m · 7.8s WSW | |
| 20 Tue | 74 | 70 | 69 | 65 | 54 | 1–23kn SW | 0.22–1.34m SW | 0.31m · 7.0s WSW | |
| 21 Wed | 68 | 66 | 67 | 59 | 52 | 1–21kn SSE | 0.14–0.24m WSW | 0.16m · 7.6s WSW | |
| 22 Thu | 19 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16–26kn SSE | 0.12–0.14m SW | 0.11m · 6.8s SW | |
| 23 Fri | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16–26kn SSE | 0.10–0.12m SW | 0.08m · 6.4s SW | |
| 24 Sat | 59 | 50 | 53 | 39 | 47 | 4–20kn SSE | 0.10–0.26m SW | 0.09m · 6.3s SW | |
| 25 Sun | 38 | 19 | 27 | 0 | 11 | 6–13kn ESE | 0.18–0.30m S | 0.10m · 6.2s WSW |
Nearest town: Kjøpsvik (7.1 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Vikneset?
Our fishing score for Vikneset on October 22, 2026 is 62 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Vikneset on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:02 AM, 11:05 PM. Low tides: 04:42 AM, 04:59 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Vikneset?
The mean spring range at Vikneset is about 2.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Vikneset?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:26 AM and sets at 04:51 PM. The moon rises at 04:41 PM and sets at 01:52 AM.