Sem
Sem is a town on the Oslofjord in Vestfold, Norway, with a population of 1,827.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Good (67) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.
- Shore81
- Boat76
- Rock58
- Kayak47
- Spearfishing est.39
- Shore81
- Boat76
- Rock58
- Kayak47
- Spearfishing39est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoBest 15:00–18:00·Avoid 09:00–15:00
- 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 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 84 | 84 | 84 | 80 | 79 | 0–5kn WSW | 0.02–0.18m S | 0.07m · 2.3s S | 10.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 64 | 56 | 59 | 49 | 56 | 1–9kn N | 0.10–0.36m SE | 0.12m · 2.3s SSE | 10.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 76 | 71 | 73 | 61 | 53 | 2–9kn NE | 0.30–0.50m E | 0.24m · 3.3s SE | 10.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 81 | 76 | 58 | 47 | 39 | 3–9kn SE | 0.46–0.66m SSE | 0.41m · 3.9s SSE | 10.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 82 | 82 | 76 | 76 | 61 | 1–4kn WNW | 0.22–0.64m SSW | 0.37m · 4.6s SSW | 10.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 70 | 67 | 63 | 56 | 50 | 1–11kn NNE | 0.20–0.68m SSE | 0.26m · 3.5s SSE | 10.1° | |
| 25 Sun | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–20kn S | 0.76–2.16m S | 0.85m · 6.3s S | 10.0° |
Nearby coastal points include Tjuvholmen (3.4 km), Holmen (3.5 km), Danholmen (3.8 km), Kalsnes (4.2 km), and Munkholmen (4.5 km), along with the cove of Englibukta (4.7 km). Landmarks near the town are Ilene Naturreservat (3.4 km), Vear church (3 km), and Haugar Vestfold Kunstmuseum (4.9 km). Tides are semidiurnal and micro, with a spring range of 0.29 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Ilene Naturreservat — nature reserve, 3.4 km
- Vear — church, 3.0 km
- Haugar Vestfold Kunstmuseum — museum, 4.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Sem?
Our fishing score for Sem on October 22, 2026 is 67 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Sem 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 08:13 AM and 05:52 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Sem?
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 Sem?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:13 AM and sets at 05:52 PM. The moon rises at 04:48 PM and sets at 02:49 AM.