Bantham Beach
Bantham Beach is a beach on the south coast of England, in Devon, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 4.4 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 10:00
Fair (50) — best around 09:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a light breeze.
- Gusting 42 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 9 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
- faces WNW · cross wind
- 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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- Gusts— kn
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- Current— kn
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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 | 82 | 77 | 54 | 38 | 32 | 4–13kn ENE | 0.48–0.88m E | 0.41m · 4.4s ESE | 16.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 84 | 78 | 67 | 68 | 44 | 3–12kn ENE | 0.36–0.94m SSW | 0.34m · 7.3s SW | 16.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 15 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–21kn W | 1.00–2.08m WSW | 0.90m · 6.9s SW | 16.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–24kn SW | 1.34–2.38m SW | 1.11m · 6.8s SW | 16.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–26kn WNW | 1.40–3.78m SW | 1.61m · 9.0s SW | 16.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–29kn WSW | 1.28–3.56m SW | 0.73m · 7.2s SW | 15.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–17kn W | 1.30–3.14m SW | 1.31m · 7.6s SW | 15.6° |
Nearest town: Thurlestone (1.5 km)
Places covered by this forecast
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Burgh Island — island, 1.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Bantham Beach?
Our fishing score for Bantham Beach on October 22, 2026 is 50 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Bantham Beach on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:33 AM, 03:46 PM. Low tides: 09:44 AM, 10:13 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Bantham Beach?
The mean spring range at Bantham Beach is about 4.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Bantham Beach?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:49 AM and sets at 06:10 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 03:07 AM.