Portland Bill
Portland Bill is a coastal point on the south coast of England, in Dorset, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 2.9 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 10:00
Good (56) — best around 09:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 44 kn around 02:00.
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 3 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces SSE · wind onshore
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 63 | 42 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 10–19kn E | 0.66–0.98m E | 0.23m · 3.8s E | 17.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 64 | 50 | 35 | 14 | 16 | 10–18kn NNW | 0.58–0.90m NNE | 0.41m · 3.7s ESE | 16.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 12 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–31kn WSW | 1.02–2.50m WSW | 0.53m · 6.6s SW | 16.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–31kn SW | 1.32–3.20m SW | 0.97m · 6.1s WSW | 16.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–44kn WNW | 2.00–3.48m WSW | 1.31m · 8.3s SW | 16.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–35kn WSW | 1.52–4.38m WSW | 0.40m · 7.5s SW | 15.9° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–28kn W | 1.48–3.74m WSW | 1.40m · 7.3s SW | 16.0° |
Nearest town: Easton (2.3 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Portland Bill Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.1 km
- Rufus Castle — castle, 3.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Portland Bill?
Our fishing score for Portland Bill on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Portland Bill on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 05:04 AM, 05:12 PM. Low tides: 10:32 AM, 11:05 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Portland Bill?
The mean spring range at Portland Bill is about 2.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Portland Bill?
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.