Low tides in the coming days
Next days
The 7-day forecast, hourly plan and an alert for this beach are in pre-sale.
See the pre-saleWhere to look
Search the rocks around the islets at low water, away from the harbour. Mussels grow in clumps on the rocks of the lower shore.
What you can find
mussels, crabs, starfish, sea urchins, anemones, kelp, wracks
What to do: rockpooling, seaweed, mussels, wildlife watching
Shellfish and sanitary status: In Norway you may pick mussels for your own use. Before eating, always check the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) shellfish warning (skjellvarsel), because toxins appear at different times of year.
Rules and safety
The right of public access (allemannsretten) lets you walk the shore, but respect private quays and fish drying racks. The water is very cold, so stay out of it unless you need to go in. Check tides with Kartverket.
About the place
Henningsvær is a fishing village on islets off the south coast of Austvågøya in Lofoten. The tides are smaller than in Brittany, but low tide uncovers a band of rock and seaweed. Clean, cold water makes for rich shore life.
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