Melsomvik
Melsomvik is a town on the Oslofjord coast in Vestfold, Norway, with a population of 2,067.
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.
- Shore79
- Boat70
- Rock56
- Kayak36
- Spearfishing est.36
- Shore79
- Boat70
- Rock56
- Kayak36
- Spearfishing36est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 03:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a comfortable water temperature
- heavy rain
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 85 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 77 | 1–6kn WSW | 0.02–0.18m S | 0.07m · 2.3s S | 10.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 63 | 57 | 59 | 52 | 51 | 2–12kn N | 0.10–0.36m SE | 0.12m · 2.3s SSE | 10.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 72 | 63 | 66 | 58 | 47 | 4–12kn ENE | 0.30–0.50m E | 0.24m · 3.3s SE | 10.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 79 | 70 | 56 | 36 | 36 | 5–11kn SE | 0.46–0.66m SSE | 0.41m · 3.9s SSE | 10.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 87 | 87 | 84 | 84 | 69 | 2–7kn SW | 0.22–0.64m SSW | 0.37m · 4.6s SSW | 10.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 64 | 60 | 62 | 54 | 47 | 3–18kn NE | 0.20–0.68m SSE | 0.26m · 3.5s SSE | 10.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–32kn SSW | 0.76–2.16m S | 0.85m · 6.3s S | 10.7° |
Stokke, a town, lies 2 km away, with Stokke church 1.7 km from Melsomvik. Nearby coastal features include Englibukta cove 1.8 km away, Kausen point 2.2 km away with Kausen island 2.1 km out, and Rossnesodden, Furuodden, and Maroniodden points at 2.3 km, 2.6 km, and 3.5 km respectively. The tide here is micro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 0.28 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Kausen — island, 2.1 km
- Stokke — church, 1.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Melsomvik?
Our fishing score for Melsomvik on October 22, 2026 is 67 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Melsomvik on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 02:04 AM–03:34 AM, 09:01 AM–11:01 AM, 04:03 PM–05:33 PM, 09:23 PM–11:23 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 08:12 AM and 05:52 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Melsomvik?
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 Melsomvik?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:12 AM and sets at 05:52 PM. The moon rises at 04:48 PM and sets at 02:49 AM.