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Bergen, Norway Daily Water Report — October 9, 2026

Bergen harbor gets a qualified green light today: boating is the standout at 8/10, with kayaking and diving also well placed, but the late-day weather turn means the morning is the sensible play. The harbor is notably smooth early, with waves around 0.14 m near 07:00 and only 0.1–0.4 m expected through the day. Representative ESE wind is 7 knots, gusting 12, though the full-day range reaches 16.1 knots and gusts are forecast to sharpen dramatically to 29.4 knots around 23:00. That is a fine recipe for a calm launch and a less charming return if you leave the plan too late. The 0.17 m/s current toward 342 degrees is another small but real factor for paddlers and small craft. For boaters, the low wave state makes this one of the better harbor days, although it does not match yesterday’s 9.2/10 boating score under lighter 4.3-knot winds. Kayaking rates 7.5/10, down from 8.6 yesterday, chiefly a reminder that today’s wind has more room to build. Sailing sits at 6.9/10: enough breeze to work with, but a wide gust spread and full cloud cover take some polish off the session. Divers have a steady 7.6/10 outlook, unchanged from yesterday. Water temperature is about 13.3 C, roughly 0.8 C above average, while the low surface chop is helpful. Do not confuse the reported 0.38 km atmospheric visibility with underwater visibility; no underwater-clarity measurement is supplied. Fishing is middling at 5.5/10, with the more promising solunar major period from 11:26 to 13:26. Pressure is falling from a representative 1004 hPa, and rain is forecast from 16:00 through 23:00. Expect thick cloud all day, cool air around 5–10 C, and a wet, gustier evening. Tomorrow brings a high rain chance and 0.3–0.4 m waves; Sunday looks lighter-winded and comparatively calmer before wind, rain, and larger seas build more decisively from Monday onward. Best bet: launch after dawn, enjoy the glassier harbor before midday, and be back alongside well before the rain and late gusts start acting like they own the place.