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Freshwater Bay

Freshwater Bay is a bay on the south coast of England, in Dorset, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about ⁦2.6 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

54Fair

Best window 09:00 – 10:00

Fair (54) — best around ⁦09:00–10:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a comfortable water temperature.

  • Gusting 45 kn around 02:00.
    Why we say thisGusts, 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 1 h ago
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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • dawn or dusk light
  • a comfortable water temperature
  • faces ESE · wind quartering offshore
  • strong wind
  • big swell

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Tides

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Which day to go

Updated about 1 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon5465493318118–18kn E0.62–0.94m E0.22m · 3.7s ESE17.0°
20 Tue515949356169–17kn NNW0.58–0.90m NNE0.42m · 3.6s E16.9°
21 Wed4401700010–30kn WSW1.00–2.64m WSW0.52m · 6.2s SW16.8°
22 Thu5401300012–32kn SW1.34–3.22m SW0.94m · 6.1s WSW16.5°
23 Fri510000014–44kn WNW2.08–3.52m WSW1.36m · 8.7s SW16.2°
24 Sat580000019–35kn WSW1.58–4.36m WSW0.41m · 7.6s SW15.8°
25 Sun630000015–28kn W1.50–3.70m WSW1.26m · 7.5s SW15.8°

Nearest town: Easton (⁦1.1 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Rufus Castle — castle, ⁦1.2 km⁩
  • Portland Bill Lighthouse — lighthouse, ⁦2.2 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Freshwater Bay?

Our fishing score for Freshwater Bay on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.

When is high tide at Freshwater Bay on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦05:03 AM, 05:11 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦10:35 AM, 11:12 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Freshwater Bay?

The mean spring range at Freshwater Bay is about ⁦2.6 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Freshwater Bay?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:43 AM and sets at 06:03 PM. The moon rises at 04:29 PM and sets at 03:00 AM.