Herøysund
Herøysund is a town on the Hardangerfjord in Vestland, Norway, with a population of 371.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Good (68) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like -0.7° around 23:00.
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 49 kn around 21:00.
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.
- Shore41
- Boat26
- Rock35
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.14
- Shore41
- Boat26
- Rock35
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing14est.
Marginal — Shore or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 5 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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- Cloud— %
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Which day to go
Updated about 5 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 74 | 72 | 74 | 62 | 61 | 4–9kn SSE | 0.06–0.10m W | 0.07m · 4.2s W | 12.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 69 | 67 | 68 | 64 | 57 | 2–8kn ESE | 0.04–0.10m WSW | 0.05m · 4.4s WSW | 12.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 47 | 41 | 42 | 23 | 35 | 5–18kn ESE | 0.04–0.14m SSW | 0.04m · 3.8s SW | 12.1° | |
| 22 Thu | 41 | 26 | 35 | 0 | 14 | 7–23kn SE | 0.04–0.42m SSE | 0.06m · 3.2s S | 11.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 67 | 64 | 65 | 62 | 57 | 2–22kn SSE | 0.12–0.40m WSW | 0.13m · 4.0s WSW | 12.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 45 | 40 | 42 | 34 | 33 | 5–16kn SE | 0.06–0.42m W | 0.06m · 3.8s W | 12.1° | |
| 25 Sun | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–15kn SE | 0.36–0.90m S | 0.12m · 4.0s S | 12.2° |
Herøysund sits on the Hardangerfjord in Vestland, Norway. Coastal points near the town include Haugaklubben (1.2 km), Vågsnes (1.3 km), Skorpegavlen (1.3 km), Trones (2 km), Bogen (2.1 km) and Troppa (2.5 km). Nearby landmarks are the island of Herøy (1 km), the peak Takletten (2.2 km) and the church at Uskedalen (3.3 km). The tide is semidiurnal with a moderate tidal range and a spring range of 0.84 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Herøy — island, 1.0 km
- Takletten — peak, 2.2 km
- Uskedalen — church, 3.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Herøysund?
Our fishing score for Herøysund on October 22, 2026 is 68 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Herøysund on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:44 AM, 08:47 PM. Low tides: 02:57 AM, 03:12 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Herøysund?
The mean spring range at Herøysund is about 0.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Herøysund?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:33 AM and sets at 06:08 PM. The moon rises at 05:07 PM and sets at 03:07 AM.