Old Mill Bay
Old Mill Bay is a bay on the south coast of England, in Devon, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.9 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 42 kn around 01:00.
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 comfortable water temperature
- faces ESE · wind quartering offshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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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 | 55 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–19kn E | 0.80–1.16m E | 0.67m · 4.3s E | 16.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 80 | 76 | 56 | 52 | 38 | 3–19kn WNW | 0.48–0.94m ESE | 0.44m · 5.1s E | 16.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–26kn WSW | 1.00–1.98m SW | 0.90m · 6.9s SW | 16.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–31kn SW | 1.26–2.28m SW | 1.17m · 6.9s SW | 16.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–34kn WNW | 1.30–3.72m SW | 1.48m · 8.5s SW | 16.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–33kn WSW | 1.24–3.54m SW | 0.64m · 6.9s SW | 16.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–21kn W | 1.20–3.04m SW | 1.34m · 7.1s SW | 15.9° |
Nearest town: Dartmouth (3.6 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Mew Stone — island, 0.4 km
- Kingswear Castle — castle, 1.9 km
- Dartmouth Gommerock Harbour Chain — tower, 2.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Old Mill Bay?
Our fishing score for Old Mill Bay on October 22, 2026 is 49 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Old Mill Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:33 AM, 04:43 PM. Low tides: 09:56 AM, 10:26 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Old Mill Bay?
The mean spring range at Old Mill Bay is about 3.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Old Mill Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:47 AM and sets at 06:08 PM. The moon rises at 04:34 PM and sets at 03:05 AM.