Great Ormes Head
Great Ormes Head is a cape on the Welsh coast, in Conwy, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 6.9 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 17:00 – 20:00
Good (58) — best around 17:00–20:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
- Shore70
- Boat63
- Rock62
- Kayak53
- Spearfishing est.45
- Shore70
- Boat63
- Rock62
- Kayak53
- Spearfishing45est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoBest 18:00–21:00·Avoid 06:00–15:00, 21:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
- faces NNW · wind onshore
- 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 | 78 | 71 | 70 | 62 | 57 | 4–17kn E | 0.22–0.70m NNE | 0.32m · 3.3s NNE | 14.5° | |
| 20 Tue | 79 | 76 | 78 | 67 | 67 | 3–13kn SE | 0.04–0.20m NNE | 0.06m · 4.7s N | 14.3° | |
| 21 Wed | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 55 | 2–26kn SW | 0.06–2.12m NNW | 0.35m · 4.5s N | 14.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 70 | 63 | 62 | 53 | 45 | 5–18kn SW | 0.30–1.18m NW | 0.47m · 3.5s NW | 14.0° | |
| 23 Fri | 59 | 53 | 28 | 6 | 7 | 3–36kn NNW | 0.48–2.36m N | 0.45m · 4.6s NNE | 13.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 38 | 34 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 11–41kn SW | 0.56–1.84m W | 0.51m · 4.4s WNW | 13.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26–41kn W | 1.04–2.08m WNW | 0.55m · 6.0s NW | 13.6° |
Nearest town: Llandudno (3.2 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Great Ormes Head Lighthouse (historical) — lighthouse, 0.1 km
- Llandudno Pier Pavilion Theatre Ruins — ruins, 3.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Great Ormes Head?
Our fishing score for Great Ormes Head on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Great Ormes Head on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:50 AM, 09:03 PM. Low tides: 02:53 AM, 03:12 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Great Ormes Head?
The mean spring range at Great Ormes Head is about 6.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Great Ormes Head?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:55 AM and sets at 06:03 PM. The moon rises at 04:38 PM and sets at 03:02 AM.