Jurassic Coast
Jurassic Coast 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.
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 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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Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoAvoid 00:00–15:00, 18:00–00:00
- 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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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 83 | 73 | 68 | 34 | 37 | 6–12kn E | 0.38–0.68m E | 0.21m · 3.6s ESE | 16.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 73 | 67 | 60 | 47 | 39 | 3–11kn NW | 0.42–0.70m NE | 0.30m · 3.7s ESE | 16.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 37 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–18kn WSW | 0.76–1.70m SW | 0.61m · 6.0s SW | 16.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 23 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–22kn SW | 0.96–2.02m SW | 0.83m · 6.7s SW | 15.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–27kn W | 1.26–2.06m SW | 0.96m · 7.5s SW | 15.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–27kn WSW | 1.06–2.82m WSW | 0.37m · 7.8s SW | 15.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 15 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–19kn W | 1.06–2.60m WSW | 1.14m · 7.2s SW | 15.4° |
Nearest town: Swanage (2.0 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Day's Park — park, 1.0 km
- Anvil Point Lighthouse — lighthouse, 3.8 km
- All Saints Church — church, 0.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Jurassic Coast?
Our fishing score for Jurassic Coast on October 22, 2026 is 62 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Jurassic Coast on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 06:14 AM, 09:47 AM, 06:04 PM. Low tides: 01:36 AM, 08:23 AM, 02:03 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Jurassic Coast?
The mean spring range at Jurassic Coast is about 1.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Jurassic Coast?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:42 AM and sets at 06:01 PM. The moon rises at 04:28 PM and sets at 02:58 AM.