Bovisand Bay
Bovisand Bay is a bay on the south coast of England, in Devon, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 4.5 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Fair (49) — best around —, thanks to a major solunar period, a light breeze, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 45 kn around 22:00.
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 5 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- a light breeze
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces SSW · 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
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 5 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 76 | 71 | 56 | 41 | 36 | 4–15kn ENE | 0.50–0.96m E | 0.37m · 4.6s ESE | 16.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 86 | 77 | 75 | 68 | 51 | 3–16kn NNE | 0.36–1.02m S | 0.33m · 6.8s SSW | 16.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–20kn W | 1.08–2.14m WSW | 0.83m · 7.1s SW | 16.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–27kn SW | 1.40–2.56m SW | 1.08m · 6.4s SW | 16.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–33kn WNW | 1.42–3.62m WSW | 1.60m · 9.0s SW | 15.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–27kn WSW | 1.26–3.80m SW | 0.55m · 7.5s SW | 15.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–18kn W | 1.46–3.44m SW | 1.58m · 7.1s SW | 15.4° |
Nearest town: Heybrook Bay (1.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Plymouth Breakwater Fort — fort, 1.6 km
- Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse — lighthouse, 2.3 km
- Martello Tower — tower, 2.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Bovisand Bay?
Our fishing score for Bovisand Bay on October 22, 2026 is 49 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Bovisand Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:22 AM, 03:35 PM. Low tides: 09:41 AM, 10:10 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Bovisand Bay?
The mean spring range at Bovisand Bay is about 4.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Bovisand Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:50 AM and sets at 06:10 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 03:08 AM.