Gimble Point
Gimble Point is a coastal point on the Cornish coast, in Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 4.9 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 11:00 – 12:00
Fair (50) — best around 11:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a light breeze.
- Gusting 44 kn around 19:00.
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 9 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a light breeze
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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Which day to go
Updated about 9 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 8 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–18kn NE | 1.08–1.64m NNW | 0.85m · 10.5s WNW | 15.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–27kn S | 1.68–2.64m W | 1.62m · 10.5s W | 15.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22kn NW | 3.16–5.22m WNW | 1.72m · 10.1s W | 14.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–31kn SW | 2.90–4.34m W | 2.71m · 9.2s W | 14.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–46kn NW | 3.62–7.48m W | 2.65m · 10.3s WSW | 14.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21–37kn WSW | 3.56–5.40m W | 2.07m · 9.8s WNW | 13.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–31kn W | 3.10–5.34m W | 2.90m · 8.8s W | 13.7° |
Nearest town: Isles of Scilly (5.8 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Castle Down — castle, 0.6 km
- King Charles's Castle (Tresco) — island, 0.3 km
- Round Island Lighthouse — lighthouse, 2.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Gimble Point?
Our fishing score for Gimble Point on October 22, 2026 is 50 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Gimble Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 02:47 AM, 03:05 PM. Low tides: 09:02 AM, 09:29 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Gimble Point?
The mean spring range at Gimble Point is about 4.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Gimble Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:58 AM and sets at 06:20 PM. The moon rises at 04:45 PM and sets at 03:18 AM.