Folkestone Harbour
Folkestone Harbour is a harbour on the south coast of England, in Kent, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 6.4 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 23:00 – 00:00
Fair (53) — best around 23:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.
- Shore70
- Boat71
- Rock35
- Kayak25
- Spearfishing est.12
- Shore70
- Boat71
- Rock35
- Kayak25
- Spearfishing12est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoAvoid 03:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a comfortable water temperature
- strong wind
- strong current
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Tides
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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 | 85 | 80 | 83 | 53 | 60 | 5–11kn ESE | 0.38–0.50m ENE | 0.29m · 4.2s ENE | 17.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 62 | 56 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 4–14kn SE | 0.52–1.06m E | 0.43m · 4.1s ENE | 17.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 30 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8kn WSW | 0.94–1.56m SSW | 0.74m · 5.1s SSW | 17.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 70 | 71 | 35 | 25 | 12 | 3–16kn WSW | 0.60–1.34m SW | 0.69m · 4.9s SW | 16.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–25kn SW | 0.96–1.92m S | 0.73m · 5.0s SSW | 16.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 32 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 13–32kn WSW | 0.50–2.52m SW | 0.38m · 5.6s SW | 16.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 36 | 14 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 12–23kn W | 0.58–2.12m SW | 0.71m · 5.6s SW | 16.1° |
Nearest town: Folkestone (1.3 km)
Places covered by this forecast
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Folkestone Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.7 km
- Fokestone Roman Villa Ruins — ancient site, 1.3 km
- Sandgate Castle — castle, 2.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Folkestone Harbour?
Our fishing score for Folkestone Harbour on October 22, 2026 is 53 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Folkestone Harbour on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:08 AM, 09:34 PM. Low tides: 03:47 AM, 04:17 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Folkestone Harbour?
The mean spring range at Folkestone Harbour is about 6.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Folkestone Harbour?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:30 AM and sets at 05:48 PM. The moon rises at 04:15 PM and sets at 02:44 AM.