Starcross
Starcross is a town on the south coast of England, in Devon, United Kingdom.
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 light breeze.
- Gusting 43 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.
- Shore76
- Boat63
- Rock54
- Kayak32
- Spearfishing est.31
- Shore76
- Boat63
- Rock54
- Kayak32
- Spearfishing31est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 00:00–09:00, 15:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
- strong wind
- heavy rain
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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- Cloud— %
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Which day to go
Updated about 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 72 | 66 | 54 | 41 | 35 | 6–15kn ENE | 0.52–0.98m E | 0.39m · 4.1s E | 16.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 81 | 78 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 1–12kn NW | 0.26–0.72m ESE | 0.39m · 3.6s ESE | 16.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 67 | 62 | 42 | 39 | 21 | 5–18kn WSW | 0.56–0.86m SW | 0.49m · 5.0s SSW | 15.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 76 | 63 | 54 | 32 | 31 | 6–24kn SW | 0.52–1.46m SSW | 0.43m · 5.1s SSW | 15.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 34 | 11 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 8–29kn WNW | 0.38–2.16m SW | 0.83m · 6.2s S | 15.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 64 | 44 | 54 | 7 | 26 | 9–23kn SW | 0.34–1.78m SW | 0.37m · 6.2s SW | 15.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 65 | 60 | 61 | 55 | 49 | 5–16kn W | 0.40–1.34m SW | 0.52m · 6.5s SW | 15.4° |
Starcross has a population of 1,737 and sits near Warren Point (1.6 km) and Powderham Castle (1.9 km). Exmouth Marina lies 2.1 km away, with the towns of Kenton (2.2 km), Lympstone (2.5 km) and Exmouth (3.4 km) also nearby, along with Langstone Point (3.9 km). The tide here is macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.63 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Powderham Castle — castle, 1.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Starcross?
Our fishing score for Starcross on October 22, 2026 is 49 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Starcross on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:38 AM, 04:52 PM. Low tides: 09:51 AM, 10:24 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Starcross?
The mean spring range at Starcross is about 3.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Starcross?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:48 AM and sets at 06:07 PM. The moon rises at 04:34 PM and sets at 03:04 AM.