Shanklin
Shanklin is a town on the south coast of England, in the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom.
Best window 17:00 – 19:00
Fair (54) — best around 17:00–19:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Gusting 40 kn around 23:00.
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.
- Shore34
- Boat25
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore34
- Boat25
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces ESE · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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- Cloud— %
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Which day to go
Updated about 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 77 | 68 | 72 | 49 | 44 | 4–12kn E | 0.40–0.66m E | 0.24m · 3.2s SE | 17.1° | |
| 20 Tue | 70 | 64 | 52 | 17 | 24 | 4–12kn N | 0.48–0.74m ESE | 0.39m · 3.7s ESE | 16.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 37 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–20kn WSW | 0.78–1.72m SW | 0.56m · 5.9s SW | 16.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 34 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–22kn WSW | 0.86–1.96m SW | 0.75m · 6.9s WSW | 16.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–26kn W | 1.26–1.88m SSW | 0.83m · 7.7s SW | 16.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 16 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–26kn WSW | 1.02–2.56m WSW | 0.43m · 7.8s WSW | 15.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 29 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–18kn W | 0.94–2.50m WSW | 0.91m · 7.6s WSW | 15.4° |
Shanklin has a population of 8,055 and lies near Sandown (3.1 km) and Sandown Bay (3.3 km), with Wroxall 3.3 km away and Ventnor 4 km away. Nearby landmarks include Dunnose cape (2.8 km) and St Boniface Down (2.8 km), with Ventnor Beach 4.2 km distant. The area experiences a macro, semidiurnal tidal regime with a spring range of 3.15 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- St Boniface Down — island, 2.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Shanklin?
Our fishing score for Shanklin on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Shanklin on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:46 AM, 10:02 PM. Low tides: 02:28 AM, 02:58 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Shanklin?
The mean spring range at Shanklin is about 3.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Shanklin?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:38 AM and sets at 05:58 PM. The moon rises at 04:24 PM and sets at 02:55 AM.