Stokes Bay

Stokes Bay is a bay on the south coast of England, in Hampshire, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around ⁦3.5 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

Good

Best window 17:00 – 19:00

Good (55) — best around ⁦17:00–19:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

Gusting 31 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.

Shore66
Boat61
Rock62
Kayak50
Spearfishing est.40

Shore66
Boat61
Rock62
Kayak50
Spearfishing40est.

Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock

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Why

a major solunar period
dawn or dusk light
falling pressure
strong wind
likely murky water

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Tides

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Coefficient 57

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Which day to go

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Day	Shore	Boat	Rock	Kayak	Spearfishing	Wind	Waves	Swell	Water
19 Mon	85	81	82	67	62	4–10kn ENE	0.26–0.58m ESE	0.21m · 2.9s SE	16.3°
20 Tue	80	78	77	71	61	3–12kn N	0.42–0.64m ESE	0.40m · 3.4s SE	16.0°
21 Wed	64	64	37	36	19	3–19kn WSW	0.58–1.04m SW	0.34m · 5.0s SSW	15.7°
22 Thu	66	61	62	50	40	5–17kn SW	0.46–1.26m SW	0.27m · 5.4s SW	15.4°
23 Fri	0	4	0	0	0	11–26kn W	0.76–1.70m SSW	0.52m · 6.4s S	15.2°
24 Sat	57	53	54	29	33	6–22kn WSW	0.38–1.96m WSW	0.16m · 6.3s SW	15.0°
25 Sun	45	21	32	0	5	9–17kn W	0.44–1.58m WSW	0.31m · 5.9s SW	15.0°

Nearest town: Gosport (⁦2.8 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

Alverstoke Motte — castle, ⁦1.8 km⁩
Haslar Tower — tower, ⁦2.7 km⁩
Blockhouse Fort — fort, ⁦3.7 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Stokes Bay?

Our fishing score for Stokes Bay on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Stokes Bay on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦09:59 AM, 10:17 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦02:42 AM, 03:11 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Stokes Bay?

The mean spring range at Stokes Bay is about ⁦3.5 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Stokes Bay?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:39 AM and sets at 05:58 PM. The moon rises at 04:24 PM and sets at 02:55 AM.