Bolt Tail
Bolt Tail is a coastal point 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 (49) — 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 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 10 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces W · wind onshore
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
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| 19 Mon | 52 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–22kn E | 0.82–1.10m E | 0.65m · 4.4s E | 16.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 84 | 77 | 31 | 34 | 11 | 4–18kn SSE | 0.54–1.08m S | 0.46m · 7.8s SSW | 16.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–33kn W | 1.14–2.64m WSW | 0.98m · 8.1s WSW | 16.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–33kn SW | 1.64–2.92m SW | 1.34m · 6.9s SW | 16.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–42kn WNW | 1.90–4.56m SW | 2.09m · 9.2s SW | 16.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–32kn WSW | 1.68–4.30m WSW | 0.79m · 7.3s SW | 15.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–24kn W | 1.62–3.90m WSW | 1.57m · 7.7s WSW | 15.6° |
Nearest town: Thurlestone (3.1 km)
Places covered by this forecast
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Little Island — island, 4.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Bolt Tail?
Our fishing score for Bolt Tail on October 22, 2026 is 49 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Bolt Tail on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:34 AM, 03:46 PM. Low tides: 09:45 AM, 10:14 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Bolt Tail?
The mean spring range at Bolt Tail is about 4.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Bolt Tail?
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.