Herand
Herand is a town on the Hardangerfjord in Vestland, Norway.
Best window 08:00 – 12:00
Good (62) — best around 08:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a light breeze.
- Feels like -2.4° around 22:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do. - Gusting 48 kn around 02:00.
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.
- Shore49
- Boat46
- Rock47
- Kayak40
- Spearfishing est.43
- Shore49
- Boat46
- Rock47
- Kayak40
- Spearfishing43est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoAvoid 00:00–12:00, 15:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 54 | 1–6kn ESE | 0.00m NE | 0.00m · 5.4s NE | |
| 20 Tue | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 61 | 2–15kn ESE | 0.00–0.02m NE | 0.01m · 3.0s NE | |
| 21 Wed | 22 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 7–26kn SE | 0.02–0.04m NE | 0.02m · 1.4s ENE | |
| 22 Thu | 49 | 46 | 47 | 40 | 43 | 3–20kn SE | 0.02m NE | 0.02m · 1.6s NE | |
| 23 Fri | 49 | 49 | 49 | 44 | 51 | 1–14kn SE | 0.00–0.02m NNE | 0.01m · 4.2s SW | |
| 24 Sat | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 2–23kn ESE | 0.00–0.02m NE | 0.01m · 1.6s NE | |
| 25 Sun | 18 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0–4kn E | 0.02–0.28m SE | 0.02m · 1.8s N |
Herand sits on the Hardangerfjord in Vestland. Several coastal points lie nearby: Hustangodden 1.2 km away, Kringskin 2.2 km, Dysvikneset 2.3 km, Hereitangen 2.9 km, Samlaneset 3.3 km and Rabbaneset 3.6 km. The peak Veslevarden is 3.5 km from the town. The tide has a moderate tidal range, is semidiurnal, and has a spring range of 0.87 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Veslevarden — peak, 3.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Herand?
Our fishing score for Herand on October 22, 2026 is 62 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Herand on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:43 AM, 08:46 PM. Low tides: 02:55 AM, 03:11 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Herand?
The mean spring range at Herand is about 0.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Herand?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:32 AM and sets at 06:04 PM. The moon rises at 05:05 PM and sets at 03:03 AM.