Chideock
Chideock is a town on the south coast of England, in Dorset, United Kingdom, with a population of 686.
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 40 kn around 23:00.
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.
- Shore36
- Boat39
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore36
- Boat39
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Marginal — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
- faces SSW · wind onshore
- 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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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 78 | 77 | 64 | 36 | 46 | 2–11kn ENE | 0.38–0.86m E | 0.25m · 3.8s ESE | 16.4° | |
| 20 Tue | 80 | 77 | 74 | 66 | 63 | 0–11kn NNW | 0.32–0.72m SSE | 0.26m · 3.5s SE | 16.3° | |
| 21 Wed | 29 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–17kn WSW | 0.82–1.58m SW | 0.70m · 5.5s SW | 16.1° | |
| 22 Thu | 36 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–22kn SW | 0.92–2.08m SW | 0.88m · 5.9s SW | 15.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 29 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–24kn WNW | 0.90–2.70m SW | 1.13m · 7.6s SW | 15.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 45 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–23kn WSW | 0.82–3.38m SW | 0.51m · 7.0s SW | 15.1° | |
| 25 Sun | 34 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–16kn W | 0.92–2.62m SW | 1.04m · 6.7s SW | 15.1° |
Chideock Castle lies 0.3 km from the town. Nearby towns include Bridport (4.3 km), West Bay (4.7 km) and Charmouth (5.8 km), with Charmouth Beach 5.6 km away and Burton Bradstock 7.2 km away. Lyme Bay is 6.2 km from the town. Tides in the area are macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.29 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Chideock Castle — castle, 0.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Chideock?
Our fishing score for Chideock on October 22, 2026 is 51 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Chideock on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:58 AM, 05:08 PM. Low tides: 09:57 AM, 10:30 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Chideock?
The mean spring range at Chideock is about 3.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Chideock?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:45 AM and sets at 06:05 PM. The moon rises at 04:31 PM and sets at 03:02 AM.