Tananger
Tananger is a town on the Fjord Norway coast, Rogaland, Norway, with a population of 6,377.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Good (69) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 36 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.
- Shore59
- Boat56
- Rock0
- Kayak17
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore59
- Boat56
- Rock0
- Kayak17
- Spearfishing0est.
Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–03:00, 06:00–00:00
- 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 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 72 | 67 | 34 | 45 | 21 | 5–10kn SE | 0.48–0.70m WNW | 0.51m · 8.1s WNW | 13.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 35 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–8kn ESE | 0.74–0.98m W | 0.72m · 10.6s WNW | 13.1° | |
| 21 Wed | 32 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–20kn ESE | 0.72–0.98m SW | 0.57m · 10.1s W | 13.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 59 | 56 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 6–23kn SSE | 0.70–1.96m SSW | 0.70m · 6.9s SSW | 12.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 36 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–16kn SSE | 0.80–2.10m W | 1.42m · 6.6s W | 12.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 55 | 55 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 5–19kn E | 0.66–1.54m WSW | 0.50m · 8.4s WNW | 12.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–29kn S | 1.52–5.80m SW | 1.89m · 8.6s WSW | 12.6° |
Tananger Port lies 0.3 km from the town centre, with the coastal points of Risnes (0.8 km) and Mjånesholmen (1.5 km) nearby, along with the cove of Risaviga (1.6 km). Further coastal points include Hagen (2.7 km) and Hyljodden (2.8 km). Landmarks in the area include Tananger kapell (1.5 km) and the island of Heimra Øynå (4 km). The tide is micro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 0.41 m.
Places covered by this forecast
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Heimra Øynå — island, 4.0 km
- Tananger kapell — church, 1.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Tananger?
Our fishing score for Tananger on October 22, 2026 is 69 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Tananger on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 02:25 AM–03:55 AM, 09:20 AM–11:20 AM, 04:21 PM–05:51 PM, 09:42 PM–11:42 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 08:31 AM and 06:12 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Tananger?
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 Tananger?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:31 AM and sets at 06:12 PM. The moon rises at 05:06 PM and sets at 03:10 AM.