Gerrans Bay
Gerrans Bay is a bay on the Cornish coast, in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 4.5 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 11:00 – 12:00
Fair (51) — best around 11:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a light breeze, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 48 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.
- Shore44
- Boat66
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore44
- Boat66
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Marginal — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 00:00–06:00, 12:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- a light breeze
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces SW · cross wind
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 76 | 69 | 49 | 43 | 26 | 5–15kn ENE | 0.58–0.78m E | 0.59m · 4.2s E | 16.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 77 | 73 | 69 | 64 | 58 | 2–14kn SSW | 0.32–0.94m SE | 0.40m · 3.8s SE | 16.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 31 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–18kn W | 0.92–1.18m WSW | 0.53m · 5.9s SW | 16.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 44 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–27kn SW | 0.88–2.20m SSW | 0.64m · 5.9s SW | 15.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 30 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11–30kn NW | 0.76–2.62m WSW | 0.89m · 7.7s SSW | 15.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 52 | 26 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 9–24kn WSW | 0.72–2.34m SW | 0.48m · 6.3s SSW | 15.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 53 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–18kn W | 0.80–1.86m SW | 0.85m · 6.3s SSW | 14.8° |
Nearest town: Portscatho (3.5 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Ringarounds — castle, 2.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Gerrans Bay?
Our fishing score for Gerrans Bay on October 22, 2026 is 51 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Gerrans Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 02:59 AM, 03:16 PM. Low tides: 09:34 AM, 10:03 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Gerrans Bay?
The mean spring range at Gerrans Bay is about 4.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Gerrans Bay?
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 03:11 AM.