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Bergen, Norway Daily Water Report — October 6, 2026

Bergen Harbor is a good sailing day, a workable boating day, and a more selective proposition for paddlers and anglers. The headline is steady west wind around 10 knots, gusting near 17, with 0.4–0.8 m waves and a 0.62 m southwest swell. That combination earns sailing the day’s strongest score at 8.1/10: enough breeze to make progress without the heavier conditions seen on some recent days. For boats, 6.9/10 reflects manageable water rather than glassy water. The short wind-wave component is modest at 0.24 m, but the broader swell and a current around 0.36 m/s toward 124 degrees deserve attention around harbor entrances and exposed stretches. Kayaking sits at 5.8/10 for the same reason: feasible for experienced, properly equipped paddlers who are comfortable working into a west breeze, but not a day to mistake “harbor” for “automatic shelter.” Diving rates well at 7.4/10, helped by moderate waves and a marine temperature of 13.7 C, though the air will feel raw at about 7 C in the wind. The reported 7 km atmospheric visibility is useful for travel planning, not a measure of underwater clarity. Full cloud cover, a wet-looking day despite little representative precipitation, and a 100% rain window make warm layers and dry gear less optional than usual. Angling is middling at 5.6/10. The more interesting timing is the 09:05–11:05 solunar major period, with a smaller afternoon opportunity around 15:35–16:35. Pressure is rising from around 1010 hPa, but no tide data are available, so timing should not be treated as a complete harbor-water picture. Wildlife receives 6.5/10, with the same caveat: no tide information means no confident shoreline timing. Compared with yesterday, conditions are broadly similar: wind is near the same, water temperature unchanged, and boating improves slightly while fishing slips slightly. The calmer water arrives late, with the day’s minimum wave height near 0.4 m around 22:00, after daylight ends. The next few days look notably flatter, especially Wednesday through Friday with waves mostly 0.1–0.4 m, though rain chances remain high and temperatures fall sharply by Friday. Best bet: sail late morning, then let the harbor settle while you get the kettle on.