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Towan Head

Towan Head is a cape on the Cornish coast, in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around ⁦6.2 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

49Fair

Fair (49) — best around —, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

  • Gusting 40 kn around 05:00.
    Why we say thisGusts, 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 ago
ShoreNot todayBoatNot todayRockNot todayKayakNot todaySpearfishingNot today

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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • dawn or dusk light
  • falling pressure
  • faces N · wind offshore
  • big swell
  • wind blowing offshore

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Tides

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Coefficient 48

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Which day to go

Updated about 12 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon4655663303–11kn E0.78–1.10m NW0.68m · 8.3s NW15.7°
20 Tue42080001–11kn SSE1.12–1.42m W1.25m · 10.4s W15.6°
21 Wed40000008–22kn W1.46–4.28m W1.92m · 10.1s W15.4°
22 Thu49000007–22kn SW1.92–3.58m W2.31m · 8.6s W15.3°
23 Fri49000009–33kn NW1.86–5.42m WNW2.09m · 10.1s W15.0°
24 Sat550000013–27kn WSW2.76–4.44m W1.89m · 9.3s WNW14.8°
25 Sun63000008–22kn W2.48–4.64m W2.52m · 9.5s W14.8°

Nearest town: Newquay (⁦1.5 km⁩)

Places covered by this forecast

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • The Island — island, ⁦0.8 km⁩
  • Newquay Heritage Archive & Museum — museum, ⁦0.6 km⁩
  • Newquay Parish Church — church, ⁦1.0 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Towan Head?

Our fishing score for Towan Head on October 22, 2026 is 49 out of 100 — Fair.

When is high tide at Towan Head on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦03:09 AM, 03:28 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦09:28 AM, 09:55 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Towan Head?

The mean spring range at Towan Head is about ⁦6.2 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Towan Head?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:54 AM and sets at 06:14 PM. The moon rises at 04:40 PM and sets at 03:12 AM.