Orlock Point
Orlock Point is a coastal point in Ards and North Down, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.2 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 17:00 – 19:00
Good (58) — best around 17:00–19:00, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light.
- Shore73
- Boat64
- Rock68
- Kayak49
- Spearfishing est.51
- Shore73
- Boat64
- Rock68
- Kayak49
- Spearfishing51est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 18:00–21:00·Avoid 00:00–12:00, 21:00–00:00
- moving water
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- faces NE · wind quartering offshore
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 84 | 77 | 76 | 63 | 62 | 3–18kn E | 0.08–0.62m E | 0.18m · 3.3s E | 13.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 87 | 83 | 81 | 54 | 56 | 8–12kn SSE | 0.38–0.64m SE | 0.24m · 3.6s E | 13.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 74 | 69 | 71 | 60 | 60 | 7–25kn SW | 0.36–1.04m SE | 0.34m · 4.3s ESE | 13.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 73 | 64 | 68 | 49 | 51 | 4–16kn SW | 0.16–0.52m WNW | 0.15m · 4.8s NW | 13.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 30 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 15–25kn NW | 0.30–1.06m N | 0.36m · 3.6s ENE | 13.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 35 | 16 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 13–36kn SW | 0.42–1.30m SW | 0.29m · 5.5s WNW | 13.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–35kn WSW | 0.58–1.36m WNW | 0.52m · 6.3s NNW | 13.4° |
Nearest town: Groomsport (2.4 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Lighthouse Island Lighthouse (historical) — lighthouse, 4.2 km
- Copeland Island — island, 3.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Orlock Point?
Our fishing score for Orlock Point on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Orlock Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:04 AM, 09:08 PM. Low tides: 02:50 AM, 03:05 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Orlock Point?
The mean spring range at Orlock Point is about 3.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Orlock Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:04 AM and sets at 06:07 PM. The moon rises at 04:46 PM and sets at 03:07 AM.