Beachy Head
Beachy Head is a cape on the south coast of England, in East Sussex, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 6.2 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 23:00 – 00:00
Fair (53) — best around 23:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Gusting 39 kn around 04:00.
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 10 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces SSE · 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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Which day to go
Updated about 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 79 | 51 | 62 | 7 | 26 | 10–16kn E | 0.38–0.60m ESE | 0.21m · 3.4s ESE | 17.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 61 | 59 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 7–22kn SE | 0.62–1.44m ESE | 0.37m · 4.5s SE | 17.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–31kn WSW | 1.40–3.02m SW | 0.65m · 6.0s SW | 17.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–29kn WSW | 1.36–3.00m WSW | 1.16m · 7.3s WSW | 17.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–36kn WSW | 1.70–3.16m SSW | 1.11m · 8.1s SW | 16.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–27kn WSW | 1.58–4.24m WSW | 0.73m · 7.7s WSW | 16.1° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–20kn W | 1.70–4.02m WSW | 1.01m · 7.4s SW | 16.1° |
Nearest town: Friston (4.3 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Beachy Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.2 km
- Gildrege Park — park, 4.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Beachy Head?
Our fishing score for Beachy Head on October 22, 2026 is 53 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Beachy Head on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:10 AM, 09:32 PM. Low tides: 03:06 AM, 03:41 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Beachy Head?
The mean spring range at Beachy Head is about 6.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Beachy Head?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:33 AM and sets at 05:52 PM. The moon rises at 04:19 PM and sets at 02:49 AM.