Ørstveitbukta
Ørstveitbukta is a cove on the Skagerrak, in Telemark, Norway. Tides here are small — about 0.3 m between low and high at springs — so fishing conditions depend more on light, weather and the moon.
Best window 17:00 – 18:00
Good (67) — best around 17:00–18:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.
- Shore78
- Boat72
- Rock75
- Kayak63
- Spearfishing est.58
- Shore78
- Boat72
- Rock75
- Kayak63
- Spearfishing58est.
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Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 03:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a comfortable water temperature
- strong wind
- heavy rain
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 82 | 82 | 82 | 79 | 79 | 1–7kn N | 0.02–0.08m S | 0.03m · 2.4s SSE | 10.4° | |
| 20 Tue | 71 | 60 | 68 | 50 | 53 | 3–9kn NE | 0.06–0.26m SSE | 0.10m · 2.6s SSE | 10.3° | |
| 21 Wed | 68 | 63 | 65 | 58 | 56 | 4–13kn ENE | 0.28–0.36m E | 0.23m · 3.7s SE | 10.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 78 | 72 | 75 | 63 | 58 | 4–14kn SE | 0.34–0.48m SSE | 0.36m · 3.7s SSE | 10.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 91 | 90 | 91 | 82 | 74 | 1–7kn SE | 0.16–0.38m S | 0.25m · 3.8s S | 10.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 59 | 51 | 55 | 35 | 40 | 5–13kn E | 0.14–0.50m SSE | 0.18m · 3.4s SSE | 10.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 37 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–18kn S | 0.56–1.24m S | 0.64m · 5.7s S | 10.4° |
Nearest town: Eidanger (2.3 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Vissevågøya — island, 1.1 km
- Eidanger — church, 2.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ørstveitbukta?
Our fishing score for Ørstveitbukta on October 22, 2026 is 67 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Ørstveitbukta 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 08:15 AM and 05:55 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Ørstveitbukta?
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 Ørstveitbukta?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:15 AM and sets at 05:55 PM. The moon rises at 04:50 PM and sets at 02:52 AM.