Svorten
Svorten is a coastal point on Fjord Norway, in Rogaland, Norway. Tides here are small — about 0.4 m between low and high at springs — so fishing conditions depend more on light, weather and the moon.
Best window 08:00 – 12:00
Good (68) — best around 08:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 31 kn around 17:00.
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.
- Shore53
- Boat48
- Rock50
- Kayak42
- Spearfishing est.45
- Shore53
- Boat48
- Rock50
- Kayak42
- Spearfishing45est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoAvoid 00:00–03:00, 06:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a comfortable water temperature
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 77 | 76 | 77 | 68 | 68 | 4–10kn SE | 0.26–0.38m WNW | 0.30m · 8.0s WNW | 13.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 73 | 69 | 52 | 61 | 39 | 4–12kn ESE | 0.36–0.46m W | 0.39m · 10.4s WNW | 13.3° | |
| 21 Wed | 52 | 47 | 41 | 29 | 26 | 7–21kn ESE | 0.34–0.56m W | 0.26m · 10.7s WNW | 13.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 53 | 48 | 50 | 42 | 45 | 5–22kn SE | 0.30–0.90m SW | 0.31m · 8.9s W | 13.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 70 | 72 | 48 | 51 | 44 | 2–16kn SSE | 0.42–1.02m W | 0.72m · 6.6s W | 13.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 56 | 56 | 56 | 53 | 48 | 4–19kn ESE | 0.32–0.76m WSW | 0.28m · 9.3s W | 12.9° | |
| 25 Sun | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–27kn S | 0.70–3.98m SW | 0.88m · 8.3s WSW | 12.9° |
Nearest town: Stavanger (2.3 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Grasholmen — island, 1.3 km
- Varden kirke — church, 0.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Svorten?
Our fishing score for Svorten on October 22, 2026 is 68 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Svorten on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 02:24 AM–03:54 AM, 09:20 AM–11:20 AM, 04:20 PM–05:50 PM, 09:41 PM–11:41 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 08:30 AM and 06:11 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Svorten?
Barely. The range here is about 0.4 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 Svorten?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:30 AM and sets at 06:11 PM. The moon rises at 05:05 PM and sets at 03:09 AM.