Egersund
Egersund is a town on the Jæren coast in Rogaland, Norway, with a population of 11,433.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Good (67) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 33 kn around 12:00.
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.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a comfortable water temperature
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 69 | 69 | 40 | 42 | 18 | 2–7kn E | 0.48–0.82m W | 0.44m · 7.3s WNW | 13.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 34 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–13kn ESE | 0.86–1.46m SSE | 0.88m · 5.6s S | 12.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–14kn ESE | 1.24–1.94m SE | 0.88m · 6.1s S | 12.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–16kn SSE | 1.34–2.58m S | 1.35m · 6.1s SSW | 12.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 21 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–7kn ESE | 0.96–2.58m WSW | 1.51m · 6.6s W | 12.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 39 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–18kn E | 0.88–2.28m S | 0.61m · 5.0s S | 12.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–25kn S | 2.38–5.14m SW | 1.58m · 8.5s SW | 12.7° |
The town is bordered by several coastal points, including Vardbergodden (0.9 km), Svanevågodden (1.1 km), Fjellparken (1.2 km), Danielsodden and Flyndrehovet (1.3 km), and Kaupanes (1.3 km). Nearby landmarks include the island of Hafsøy (0.7 km), Bakkebø church (2.5 km), and the peak Lifjellet (2.9 km). Tides are micro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 0.07 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Hafsøy — island, 0.7 km
- Lifjellet — peak, 2.9 km
- Bakkebø — church, 2.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Egersund?
Our fishing score for Egersund on October 22, 2026 is 67 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Egersund on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 02:25 AM–03:55 AM, 09:19 AM–11:19 AM, 04:19 PM–05:49 PM, 09:40 PM–11:40 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 08:28 AM and 06:11 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Egersund?
Barely. The range here is about 0.1 m, so our score gives the tide little weight at this place and leans on the moon, the light and the weather instead.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Egersund?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:28 AM and sets at 06:11 PM. The moon rises at 05:04 PM and sets at 03:10 AM.