The Skaw
The Skaw is a cape on the Kattegat, in North Denmark, Denmark. Tides here are small — about 0.3 m between low and high at springs — so fishing conditions depend more on light, weather and the moon.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (63) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, a light breeze.
- Shore73
- Boat51
- Rock59
- Kayak17
- Spearfishing est.34
- Shore73
- Boat51
- Rock59
- Kayak17
- Spearfishing34est.
Go — Shore or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 00:00–09:00, 18:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
- faces NW · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 80 | 77 | 80 | 71 | 67 | 2–6kn SE | 0.14–0.28m SE | 0.15m · 3.7s S | 12.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 56 | 52 | 53 | 48 | 47 | 4–15kn E | 0.20–0.74m ESE | 0.16m · 4.8s SW | 13.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 33 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 10–17kn SE | 0.42–0.76m ESE | 0.23m · 4.3s ENE | 13.1° | |
| 22 Thu | 73 | 51 | 59 | 17 | 34 | 7–15kn SSE | 0.34–0.60m SSE | 0.22m · 3.6s S | 13.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 79 | 75 | 77 | 62 | 61 | 3–15kn S | 0.34–0.46m WSW | 0.34m · 5.4s W | 12.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12–17kn SE | 0.40–0.56m SE | 0.22m · 4.1s SW | 12.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–31kn S | 0.62–1.80m SSW | 0.48m · 6.8s WSW | 12.3° |
Also known as
Scaw Spit
Nearest town: Hulsig (3.5 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Skagen Kirke — ruins, 4.3 km
- Den Tilsandede Kirke — church, 4.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at The Skaw?
Our fishing score for The Skaw on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at The Skaw on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 02:07 AM–03:37 AM, 09:00 AM–11:00 AM, 04:00 PM–05:30 PM, 09:22 PM–11:22 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 08:08 AM and 05:56 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at The Skaw?
Barely. The range here is about 0.3 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 The Skaw?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:08 AM and sets at 05:56 PM. The moon rises at 04:45 PM and sets at 02:52 AM.