Lizard
Lizard is a town on the Cornish coast of Cornwall, United Kingdom, with a population of 906.
Best window 11:00 – 12:00
Fair (50) — best around 11:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a light breeze.
- Gusting 42 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 9 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a light breeze
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 9 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 45 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–8kn ENE | 0.84–1.04m NE | 0.72m · 7.2s NE | 15.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–13kn S | 1.06–1.66m W | 0.81m · 10.3s W | 15.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6kn SE | 1.72–4.06m W | 1.26m · 9.5s W | 15.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–23kn SW | 2.30–3.62m WSW | 1.73m · 8.1s WSW | 15.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–32kn WNW | 2.94–6.20m W | 2.56m · 9.7s WSW | 15.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–30kn WSW | 2.70–4.94m WSW | 1.36m · 9.0s W | 14.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–20kn W | 2.40–4.76m W | 2.00m · 8.2s WSW | 14.5° |
The town sits near several small coves and bays, including Polpeor Cove, Housel Bay, Polbream Cove, Brandy Ogo, Pol-gra-vere Cove and Bumble Cove, all about 1 to 1.1 km away. Nearby landmarks include the Lizard Lighthouse and Lizard DGPS-Transmitter, both roughly 1 km off, and The Island, 2.7 km away. Tides in the area are macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 4.49 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Lizard DGPS-Transmitter — tower, 1.0 km
- Lizard Lighthouse — lighthouse, 1.0 km
- The Island — island, 2.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Lizard?
Our fishing score for Lizard on October 22, 2026 is 50 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Lizard on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 02:41 AM, 02:59 PM. Low tides: 09:23 AM, 09:51 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Lizard?
The mean spring range at Lizard is about 4.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Lizard?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:53 AM and sets at 06:15 PM. The moon rises at 04:40 PM and sets at 03:13 AM.