Knappen
Knappen is a coastal point on Fjord Norway, in Vestland, Norway. Tides are moderate here — about 1.2 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Good (60) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Gusting 40 kn around 23:00.
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.
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- Boat41
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Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 00:00–06:00, 15:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
- 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 | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 20 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–9kn SSE | 0.90–1.66m W | 0.88m · 9.1s WNW | 13.4° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–7kn ESE | 1.38–2.00m WSW | 1.26m · 9.8s W | 13.3° | |
| 21 Wed | 13 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–13kn E | 0.90–1.54m WSW | 0.90m · 9.8s W | 13.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 16 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–22kn ESE | 1.00–2.72m SSW | 0.92m · 7.1s SW | 13.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 5 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–21kn SSE | 1.10–2.60m WSW | 1.54m · 6.8s WSW | 13.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 8 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–19kn SE | 0.96–2.42m WSW | 0.73m · 8.7s WNW | 13.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–23kn SE | 2.50–6.10m SSW | 1.65m · 8.8s SW | 13.0° |
Nearest town: Ågotnes (1.0 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Geitanger — island, 2.9 km
- Ørnatua — peak, 3.6 km
- Landro — church, 3.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Knappen?
Our fishing score for Knappen on October 22, 2026 is 60 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Knappen on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:05 AM, 09:08 PM. Low tides: 02:47 AM, 03:04 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Knappen?
The mean spring range at Knappen is about 1.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Knappen?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:37 AM and sets at 06:09 PM. The moon rises at 05:10 PM and sets at 03:09 AM.