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Bolt Head

Bolt Head is a cape on the south coast of England, in Devon, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around ⁦4.3 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

50Fair

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 comfortable water temperature.

  • Gusting 46 kn around 21:00.
    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 10 h ago
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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • dawn or dusk light
  • a comfortable water temperature
  • faces S · wind onshore
  • big swell
  • strong wind

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Tides

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Coefficient 42

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Which day to go

Updated about 10 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon4753610006–18kn E0.84–1.10m E0.67m · 4.4s E16.8°
20 Tue418375303572–14kn NNW0.56–1.08m S0.46m · 7.4s S16.8°
21 Wed370400011–26kn W1.14–2.64m WSW1.03m · 7.9s WSW16.6°
22 Thu50000009–27kn SW1.64–2.92m SW1.40m · 7.0s WSW16.4°
23 Fri48000009–34kn WNW1.90–4.52m SW2.05m · 9.2s SW16.1°
24 Sat540000015–32kn WSW1.70–4.28m WSW0.79m · 7.3s SW15.8°
25 Sun590000012–24kn W1.62–3.92m WSW1.62m · 7.5s SW15.6°

Nearest town: Salcombe (⁦3.3 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Ilton Castle — castle, ⁦4.4 km⁩

Questions

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

Our fishing score for Bolt Head on October 22, 2026 is 50 out of 100 — Fair.

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

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦03:45 AM, 03:57 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦09:48 AM, 10:17 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Bolt Head?

The mean spring range at Bolt Head is about ⁦4.3 m⁩.

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

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:48 AM and sets at 06:09 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 03:06 AM.