Start Point
Start Point is a cape on the south coast of England, in Devon, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 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 44 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 ENE · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
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- Current— kn
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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 | 50 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–21kn E | 0.82–1.28m E | 0.69m · 4.4s E | 16.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 79 | 75 | 44 | 29 | 9 | 2–19kn WNW | 0.58–1.10m SSE | 0.48m · 7.1s S | 16.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–31kn W | 1.14–2.66m WSW | 1.02m · 7.8s WSW | 16.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–32kn SW | 1.62–2.92m SW | 1.44m · 7.1s WSW | 16.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–36kn WNW | 1.90–4.44m SW | 2.00m · 9.2s SW | 16.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–33kn WSW | 1.70–4.30m WSW | 0.75m · 7.3s SW | 15.9° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–21kn W | 1.62–3.92m WSW | 1.68m · 7.3s SW | 15.7° |
Nearest town: Hallsands (2.2 km)
Places covered by this forecast
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Start Point Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.2 km
- Star Point Transmitter, Mast South — tower, 1.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Start Point?
Our fishing score for Start Point on October 22, 2026 is 49 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Start Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:16 AM, 04:25 PM. Low tides: 09:55 AM, 10:24 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Start Point?
The mean spring range at Start Point is about 4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Start Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:48 AM and sets at 06:09 PM. The moon rises at 04:34 PM and sets at 03:06 AM.