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Vardø is an historic Barents Sea fishing harbour in far eastern Finnmark, with a strong connection to Arctic coastal fisheries. Its hub brings local marine conditions and trade visibility to one of Norway's most northerly seafood areas.
UK time. Heights relative to mean sea level, not chart datum. Not for navigation.
7°C, overcast; wind SW 33 knots (force 7), gusts 46 knots; waves 1.8 m; sea temperature 8.2°C.
| Day | Highest waves | Wind | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 Oct | 1.9 m | F7 SW, gusts 47 kt | Rough |
| Tue 20 Oct | 1.7 m | F6 W, gusts 34 kt | Rough |
| Wed 21 Oct | 1.2 m | F5 SW, gusts 30 kt | Moderate |
| Thu 22 Oct | 1.3 m | F5 SW, gusts 37 kt | Rough |
| Fri 23 Oct | 0.9 m | F5 SW, gusts 30 kt | Moderate |
| Sat 24 Oct | 1.2 m | F5 SW, gusts 30 kt | Moderate |
| Sun 25 Oct | 1 m | F4 SW, gusts 27 kt | Moderate |
Vardø's maritime history reaches back centuries and its community has long relied on fishing. The harbour continues to support local vessels working the Barents Sea.
Cod, haddock, saithe, king crab, snow crab, capelin
Vardø provides specialist coverage for the eastern Finnmark catchment and northern seafood supply chains. It is particularly relevant to coastal whitefish and crab activity.