The Foreland
The Foreland is a cape on the North Devon coast, in Devon, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 9 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 10:00
Fair (51) — best around 09:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a light breeze.
- Gusting 37 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 8 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
- faces NNE · wind quartering onshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 8 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 57 | 53 | 38 | 21 | 21 | 4–10kn E | 0.46–0.76m ENE | 0.28m · 9.7s W | 16.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 70 | 80 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1–10kn SSE | 0.62–0.72m W | 0.65m · 10.3s W | 16.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 38 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9kn S | 0.72–3.60m W | 0.89m · 10.0s W | 16.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–17kn SW | 1.26–2.74m W | 1.48m · 8.0s W | 16.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–25kn NW | 1.12–3.88m W | 1.09m · 9.6s WSW | 15.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–30kn WSW | 1.96–4.56m W | 1.03m · 8.3s W | 15.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–26kn W | 1.96–4.56m W | 1.04m · 9.5s WSW | 15.2° |
Nearest town: Lynmouth (3.0 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Lynmouth Foreland Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at The Foreland?
Our fishing score for The Foreland on October 22, 2026 is 51 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at The Foreland on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:10 AM, 04:32 PM. Low tides: 10:07 AM, 10:35 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at The Foreland?
The mean spring range at The Foreland is about 9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at The Foreland?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:50 AM and sets at 06:07 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 03:05 AM.