Gavlen
Gavlen is a coastal point on Fjord Norway, in Rogaland, Norway. Tides are moderate here — about 0.7 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Good (69) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Gusting 43 kn around 18:00.
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.
- Shore49
- Boat52
- Rock7
- Kayak7
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore49
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Marginal — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 8 h agoBest 06:00–09:00·Avoid 00:00–03:00, 09:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 8 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 62 | 68 | 26 | 32 | 13 | 6–10kn SE | 0.52–0.86m W | 0.38m · 8.4s WNW | 13.4° | |
| 20 Tue | 44 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–12kn ESE | 0.84–1.04m SW | 0.66m · 8.2s SW | 13.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 40 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–19kn ESE | 0.76–1.22m S | 0.56m · 8.6s SW | 13.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 49 | 52 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7–28kn SE | 0.76–1.84m S | 0.75m · 6.3s S | 13.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 43 | 61 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3–23kn SSE | 0.74–1.84m WSW | 1.02m · 6.7s W | 13.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 63 | 64 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 5–23kn ESE | 0.72–1.62m S | 0.51m · 7.2s SSW | 13.1° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–27kn SSW | 1.52–2.40m SSW | 1.37m · 7.7s SSW | 12.8° |
Nearest town: Haugesund (1.7 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Steinsøya — island, 0.3 km
- Skåre — church, 1.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Gavlen?
Our fishing score for Gavlen on October 22, 2026 is 69 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Gavlen on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:58 AM, 08:58 PM. Low tides: 02:42 AM, 02:58 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Gavlen?
The mean spring range at Gavlen is about 0.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Gavlen?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:33 AM and sets at 06:12 PM. The moon rises at 05:08 PM and sets at 03:10 AM.