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Handfast Point

Handfast Point is a coastal point on the south coast of England, in Dorset, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about ⁦1.2 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

62Good

Best window 16:00 – 18:00

Good (62) — best around ⁦16:00–18:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, moving water.

  • Gusting 40 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.
  • Shore28
  • Boat48
  • Rock0
  • Kayak0
  • Spearfishing0est.

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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • dawn or dusk light
  • moving water
  • faces SE · wind onshore
  • strong wind
  • big swell

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Tides

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Coefficient 64

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Which day to go

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DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon516427440812–17kn E0.42–0.70m E0.19m · 3.5s ESE16.9°
20 Tue5170635442332–17kn NW0.46–0.72m ENE0.32m · 3.8s ESE16.8°
21 Wed47334100010–23kn WSW0.80–1.68m SW0.52m · 6.3s SW16.7°
22 Thu6228480004–29kn SW0.94–1.94m SW0.73m · 6.9s SW16.4°
23 Fri630000017–35kn W1.24–2.08m SW0.92m · 7.9s SW16.0°
24 Sat6615700014–26kn WSW1.04–2.42m WSW0.32m · 8.1s WSW15.7°
25 Sun6719270008–16kn W1.04–2.34m WSW0.95m · 7.3s SW15.5°

Nearest town: Swanage (⁦4.5 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Day's Park — park, ⁦3.8 km⁩
  • Drove Island — island, ⁦4.8 km⁩
  • St Nicholas Church — church, ⁦1.9 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Handfast Point?

Our fishing score for Handfast Point on October 22, 2026 is 62 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Handfast Point on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦06:15 AM, 09:48 AM, 06:05 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦01:37 AM, 08:24 AM, 02:04 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Handfast Point?

The mean spring range at Handfast Point is about ⁦1.2 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Handfast Point?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:41 AM and sets at 06:01 PM. The moon rises at 04:27 PM and sets at 02:58 AM.