Distington
Distington is a town in Cumbria, United Kingdom, with a population of 1,445.
Best window 23:00 – 00:00
Good (55) — best around 23:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a light breeze.
- Shore75
- Boat75
- Rock47
- Kayak43
- Spearfishing est.30
- Shore75
- Boat75
- Rock47
- Kayak43
- Spearfishing30est.
Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoBest 18:00–21:00·Avoid 00:00–03:00, 12:00–15:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a light breeze
- faces W · wind quartering offshore
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 88 | 83 | 86 | 75 | 72 | 3–12kn ENE | 0.10–0.38m NE | 0.12m · 3.0s NE | 13.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 2–7kn ENE | 0.26–0.50m SSE | 0.25m · 3.0s S | 13.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 71 | 65 | 64 | 59 | 57 | 1–18kn S | 0.38–2.10m SSW | 0.56m · 4.5s SSW | 13.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 75 | 75 | 47 | 43 | 30 | 4–10kn WSW | 0.46–1.52m WSW | 0.48m · 4.6s SW | 13.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 41 | 37 | 38 | 27 | 29 | 5–18kn N | 0.42–1.46m NW | 0.38m · 5.4s SW | 13.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 32 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–31kn SW | 0.90–3.26m SW | 0.56m · 5.0s SW | 12.9° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–35kn W | 1.94–3.44m WSW | 0.70m · 7.5s SSW | 12.6° |
Nearby towns include Lowca (2.7 km), Workington (5 km) and Whitehaven (6.1 km), with Whitehaven Marina 6.2 km away. Landmarks near Distington include Hayes Castle (1.1 km), St Mary Roman Catholic Church, Harrington (2.4 km) and Moresby Hall (3.5 km). The area experiences a macro, semidiurnal tidal regime with a spring range of 7.25 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Hayes Castle — castle, 1.1 km
- Moresby Hall — tower, 3.5 km
- St Mary Roman Catholic Church, Harrington — church, 2.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Distington?
Our fishing score for Distington on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Distington on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:37 AM, 09:51 PM. Low tides: 03:34 AM, 03:54 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Distington?
The mean spring range at Distington is about 7.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Distington?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:56 AM and sets at 05:59 PM. The moon rises at 04:38 PM and sets at 02:58 AM.