Langesund
Langesund is a town on the Skagerrak coast in Telemark, Norway.
Best window 17:00 – 18:00
Good (69) — best around 17:00–18:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 31 kn around 11:00.
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.
- Shore46
- Boat56
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore46
- Boat56
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Go — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces SW · wind onshore
- strong wind
- heavy rain
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Tides
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- Waves— m
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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 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 67 | 1–6kn NW | 0.04–0.18m SSE | 0.06m · 2.5s SSE | 11.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 62 | 52 | 54 | 45 | 41 | 4–10kn NNE | 0.12–0.80m ESE | 0.24m · 2.7s SE | 11.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 63 | 60 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5–12kn ENE | 0.78–0.98m E | 0.53m · 4.0s SE | 11.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 46 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–16kn SSE | 0.82–1.18m SSE | 0.60m · 4.3s SSE | 11.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 86 | 84 | 72 | 68 | 53 | 2–10kn S | 0.38–0.88m SSW | 0.59m · 4.5s SSW | 11.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 66 | 56 | 58 | 49 | 46 | 3–15kn NE | 0.32–1.16m SSE | 0.31m · 3.7s SSE | 11.1° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–23kn S | 1.26–2.76m S | 0.85m · 6.6s SSE | 11.1° |
Kjerrvikodden, a coastal point, lies 0.6 km away, with the coves of Hvittingbukta and Steinvika and Krokshamna harbour all about 0.8 km from the town. Langøytangen coastal point is 0.9 km away and Stranda beach 1.3 km. The island of Langøya is 1.2 km away, Fugløyrogn Naturreservat nature reserve 4.5 km, and Bamble church 4.8 km. The tide has a small tidal range and is semidiurnal, with a spring range of 0.28 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Langøya — island, 1.2 km
- Fugløyrogn Naturreservat — nature reserve, 4.5 km
- Bamble — church, 4.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Langesund?
Our fishing score for Langesund on October 22, 2026 is 69 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Langesund on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 02:07 AM–03:37 AM, 09:03 AM–11:03 AM, 04:05 PM–05:35 PM, 09:25 PM–11:25 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 08:14 AM and 05:55 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Langesund?
Barely. The range here is about 0.3 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 Langesund?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:14 AM and sets at 05:55 PM. The moon rises at 04:50 PM and sets at 02:52 AM.