Ratan
Ratan is a town on the Gulf of Bothnia in Västerbotten, Sweden.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (68) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a comfortable water temperature.
- Shore73
- Boat65
- Rock44
- Kayak40
- Spearfishing est.22
- Shore73
- Boat65
- Rock44
- Kayak40
- Spearfishing22est.
Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 9 h agoAvoid 03:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a comfortable water temperature
- strong wind
- cold water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 9 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 65 | 56 | 48 | 37 | 42 | 4–12kn SW | 0.24–1.02m SSW | 0.18m · 3.7s SSE | 8.1° | |
| 20 Tue | 74 | 68 | 64 | 53 | 42 | 3–10kn SW | 0.46–0.78m SSW | 0.23m · 3.6s S | 8.1° | |
| 21 Wed | 99 | 99 | 98 | 97 | 91 | 2–6kn SW | 0.34–0.58m SSE | 0.26m · 2.9s SSE | 8.1° | |
| 22 Thu | 73 | 65 | 44 | 40 | 22 | 9–16kn SSE | 0.60–0.76m SE | 0.24m · 3.7s SE | 8.0° | |
| 23 Fri | 71 | 62 | 45 | 28 | 26 | 5–15kn SE | 0.58–0.70m SE | 0.29m · 3.5s ESE | 8.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 32 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 9–19kn S | 0.64–0.84m SSE | 0.28m · 3.4s ESE | 8.1° | |
| 25 Sun | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–17kn SSE | 0.80–1.54m SSE | 0.17m · 4.9s SSE | 8.0° |
Ledskärsviken, a cove, lies 0.7 km away, and the coastal point Långrataudden is 0.9 km away. Rata Norrklubb and Storsanden are both 1.2 km from the town, while Djäknebodafjärden bay is 1.5 km away and Dödmansudde 3.2 km. The island Båkskäret is 0.4 km away and the Rataskär lighthouse 1.2 km. The tide has a small tidal range, is diurnal, and the spring range is 0.01 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Båkskäret — island, 0.4 km
- Rataskär — lighthouse, 1.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ratan?
Our fishing score for Ratan on October 22, 2026 is 68 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Ratan on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 01:05 AM–02:35 AM, 08:17 AM–10:17 AM, 03:28 PM–04:58 PM, 08:39 PM–10:39 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 07:47 AM and 04:53 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Ratan?
Barely. The range here is about 0 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 Ratan?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:47 AM and sets at 04:53 PM. The moon rises at 04:13 PM and sets at 01:50 AM.