Penlee Point
Penlee Point is a coastal point 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 (50) — best around 11:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a light breeze, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 43 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.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- a light breeze
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces ESE · wind onshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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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 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 72 | 67 | 50 | 37 | 35 | 6–18kn ENE | 0.50–0.98m E | 0.37m · 4.6s ESE | 16.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 85 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 54 | 5–16kn NW | 0.34–1.02m S | 0.33m · 6.4s SSW | 16.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–24kn W | 1.08–2.10m WSW | 0.80m · 7.0s SW | 16.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–27kn SW | 1.36–2.46m SW | 1.12m · 6.4s SW | 16.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–30kn WNW | 1.34–3.86m SW | 1.56m · 8.9s SW | 16.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–25kn WSW | 1.24–3.74m SW | 0.69m · 7.4s SW | 15.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–16kn W | 1.30–3.14m SW | 1.44m · 7.3s SW | 15.4° |
Nearest town: Cawsand (1.8 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse — lighthouse, 2.8 km
- Plymouth Breakwater Fort — fort, 3.3 km
- Drake’s Island — island, 4.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Penlee Point?
Our fishing score for Penlee Point on October 22, 2026 is 50 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Penlee Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:20 AM, 03:34 PM. Low tides: 09:41 AM, 10:09 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Penlee Point?
The mean spring range at Penlee Point is about 4.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Penlee Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:50 AM and sets at 06:11 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 03:08 AM.