Woody Bay
Woody Bay is a bay on the south coast of England, in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 2.5 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 16:00 – 20:00
Good (62) — best around 16:00–20:00, 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 10 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces SSE · wind onshore
- 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
- 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 | 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° |
Nearest town: Whitwell (2.3 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- St. Catherine DGPS-Transmitter — tower, 3.6 km
- St Catherine's Lighthouse — lighthouse, 3.7 km
- St Boniface Down — island, 4.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Woody Bay?
Our fishing score for Woody Bay on October 22, 2026 is 62 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Woody Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:31 AM, 09:46 PM. Low tides: 02:06 AM, 02:36 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Woody Bay?
The mean spring range at Woody Bay is about 2.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Woody Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:39 AM and sets at 05:59 PM. The moon rises at 04:25 PM and sets at 02:55 AM.