Sker Point
Sker Point is a coastal point on the Welsh coast, in Bridgend county borough, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 8.6 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 10:00
Fair (52) — best around 09:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 36 kn around 23:00.
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.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces SW · wind quartering onshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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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 | 63 | 61 | 51 | 50 | 34 | 5–12kn ENE | 0.42–0.80m E | 0.30m · 9.9s W | 15.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 62 | 78 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1–7kn ENE | 0.66–0.78m WSW | 0.70m · 10.4s W | 15.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 39 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–21kn W | 0.76–3.68m W | 0.97m · 10.0s W | 15.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–19kn W | 1.38–2.92m W | 1.62m · 8.0s WSW | 15.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–26kn NW | 1.24–3.66m W | 1.23m · 9.6s WSW | 14.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–25kn WSW | 2.10–4.86m WSW | 1.11m · 8.3s W | 14.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–19kn W | 2.04–4.80m W | 1.16m · 9.4s WSW | 14.7° |
Nearest town: Pyle (3.5 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Kenfig Castle — castle, 3.1 km
- The Hall — tower, 3.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Sker Point?
Our fishing score for Sker Point on October 22, 2026 is 52 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Sker Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:17 AM, 04:39 PM. Low tides: 10:21 AM, 10:49 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Sker Point?
The mean spring range at Sker Point is about 8.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Sker Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:50 AM and sets at 06:07 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 03:04 AM.