Gerrans
Gerrans is a town on the Cornish coast, Cornwall, United Kingdom, with a population of 535.
Best window 11:00 – 12:00
Fair (52) — best around 11:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a light breeze.
- Gusting 37 kn around 20:00.
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.
- Shore45
- Boat68
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore45
- Boat68
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Marginal — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 00:00–06:00, 15:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a light breeze
- strong wind
- big swell
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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 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 82 | 78 | 50 | 48 | 27 | 1–14kn ENE | 0.58–0.78m E | 0.59m · 4.2s E | 15.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 87 | 82 | 80 | 74 | 65 | 1–12kn SSW | 0.32–0.94m SE | 0.40m · 3.8s SE | 15.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 35 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–17kn W | 0.92–1.18m WSW | 0.53m · 5.9s SW | 15.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 45 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–20kn SW | 0.88–2.20m SSW | 0.64m · 5.9s SW | 15.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 47 | 44 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7–29kn NW | 0.76–2.62m WSW | 0.89m · 7.7s SSW | 15.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 57 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 9–26kn WSW | 0.72–2.34m SW | 0.48m · 6.3s SSW | 14.9° | |
| 25 Sun | 54 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–18kn W | 0.80–1.86m SW | 0.85m · 6.3s SSW | 14.8° |
Portscatho lies 0.9 km away, with Greeb Point (2.2 km), Gerrans Bay (3.6 km), Castle Cove and Pendower beach (both 4.1 km), and Zone Point (4.8 km) nearby. Landmarks include St. Mawes Castle (4 km) and St. Anthony Lighthouse (4.8 km). The tide here is macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 4.51 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- St. Mawes Castle — castle, 4.0 km
- St. Anthony Lighthouse — lighthouse, 4.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Gerrans?
Our fishing score for Gerrans on October 22, 2026 is 52 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Gerrans on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 02:59 AM, 03:15 PM. Low tides: 09:33 AM, 10:02 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Gerrans?
The mean spring range at Gerrans is about 4.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Gerrans?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:53 AM and sets at 06:14 PM. The moon rises at 04:39 PM and sets at 03:12 AM.