South Hayling
South Hayling is a town on the south coast of England, in Hampshire, United Kingdom, with a population of 15,485.
Best window 17:00 – 19:00
Good (56) — best around 17:00–19:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Gusting 35 kn around 03:00.
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.
- Shore71
- Boat63
- Rock67
- Kayak40
- Spearfishing est.47
- Shore71
- Boat63
- Rock67
- Kayak40
- Spearfishing47est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoAvoid 00:00–15:00, 18:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces S · wind onshore
- strong wind
- heavy rain
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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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 | 84 | 72 | 76 | 42 | 56 | 7–12kn ENE | 0.26–0.58m ESE | 0.21m · 2.9s SE | 16.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 82 | 76 | 78 | 63 | 58 | 3–12kn NNE | 0.42–0.64m ESE | 0.40m · 3.4s SE | 16.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 65 | 59 | 39 | 32 | 20 | 6–20kn WSW | 0.58–1.04m SW | 0.34m · 5.0s SSW | 15.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 71 | 63 | 67 | 40 | 47 | 7–23kn SW | 0.42–1.08m SW | 0.29m · 5.2s SW | 15.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–27kn W | 0.68–1.76m SSW | 0.49m · 6.2s S | 15.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 67 | 60 | 63 | 25 | 35 | 7–25kn WSW | 0.42–1.80m WSW | 0.18m · 6.1s SW | 15.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 62 | 60 | 60 | 36 | 37 | 6–16kn W | 0.40–1.38m W | 0.30m · 6.9s SW | 15.0° |
South Hayling sits on Hayling Island, with the town of Hayling Island 0.7 km away and the island landmark itself 1.5 km distant. Southsea Marina is 4.1 km off, with West Wittering 5.8 km, Emsworth 7.2 km, East Wittering 7.5 km and Havant 7.7 km away. The area experiences a macro, semidiurnal tidal regime with a spring range of 3.65 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Hayling Island — island, 1.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at South Hayling?
Our fishing score for South Hayling on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at South Hayling on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:37 AM, 09:57 PM. Low tides: 02:29 AM, 03:03 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at South Hayling?
The mean spring range at South Hayling is about 3.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at South Hayling?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:38 AM and sets at 05:57 PM. The moon rises at 04:24 PM and sets at 02:54 AM.