Cockington
Cockington is a town on the south coast of England, in the Borough of Torbay, United Kingdom, with a population of about 10,000.
Best window 09:00 – 10:00
Fair (49) — best around 09:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a light breeze.
- Gusting 33 kn around 21:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
- Shore77
- Boat67
- Rock70
- Kayak57
- Spearfishing est.59
- Shore77
- Boat67
- Rock70
- Kayak57
- Spearfishing59est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 00:00–09:00, 18:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
- strong wind
- heavy rain
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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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 | 78 | 66 | 60 | 54 | 2–10kn ENE | 0.42–0.88m E | 0.34m · 5.0s E | 16.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 80 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 77 | 2–7kn WNW | 0.16–0.38m ESE | 0.24m · 4.2s E | 16.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 65 | 58 | 61 | 55 | 54 | 5–16kn WSW | 0.18–0.46m WSW | 0.16m · 5.9s SE | 15.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 77 | 67 | 70 | 57 | 59 | 5–17kn SW | 0.16–1.08m SW | 0.07m · 4.8s SSE | 15.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 40 | 33 | 31 | 0 | 14 | 5–25kn WNW | 0.22–1.62m WSW | 0.37m · 8.8s SE | 16.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 64 | 46 | 56 | 9 | 29 | 8–23kn WSW | 0.10–0.62m WSW | 0.11m · 4.8s S | 15.6° | |
| 25 Sun | — | — | — | — | — | 5–17kn W | — | — | 15.6° |
Nearby towns include Torquay (2.3 km), Marldon (3 km) and Paignton (3.2 km), with Oddicombe Beach (3.7 km) and Babbacombe Beach (3.8 km) also within reach, and Lyme Bay lying 5 km away. Landmarks in the area include the Occombe Mediumwave Transmitter, Mast East (1.9 km) and Compton Castle (3.2 km). Tides here are macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.71 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Occombe Mediumwave Transmitter, Mast East — tower, 1.9 km
- Compton Castle — castle, 3.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Cockington?
Our fishing score for Cockington on October 22, 2026 is 49 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Cockington on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:45 AM, 04:55 PM. Low tides: 09:56 AM, 10:27 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Cockington?
The mean spring range at Cockington is about 3.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Cockington?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:48 AM and sets at 06:08 PM. The moon rises at 04:34 PM and sets at 03:05 AM.