Minster
Minster is a town in Kent, United Kingdom, on the coast near Sheerness. It has a large tidal range with a spring range of 5.06 m.
Best window 09:00 – 10:00
Fair (51) — best around 09:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a light breeze.
- Shore77
- Boat69
- Rock72
- Kayak64
- Spearfishing est.56
- Shore77
- Boat69
- Rock72
- Kayak64
- Spearfishing56est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–03:00, 06:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
- faces NNE · wind quartering offshore
- likely murky water
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Tides
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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 | 90 | 89 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 1–8kn ESE | 0.30–0.46m ENE | 0.31m · 4.0s ENE | 15.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 85 | 77 | 77 | 68 | 57 | 3–11kn ESE | 0.40–0.66m ENE | 0.44m · 4.2s ENE | 15.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 68 | 64 | 66 | 57 | 51 | 5–18kn SSW | 0.22–0.56m S | 0.17m · 4.0s NE | 15.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 77 | 69 | 72 | 64 | 56 | 5–14kn SW | 0.04–0.28m WSW | 0.06m · 2.0s WSW | 14.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 54 | 35 | 44 | 6 | 21 | 8–25kn SSW | 0.16–0.60m SSE | 0.15m · 3.0s E | 14.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 55 | 39 | 48 | 11 | 25 | 8–22kn SW | 0.12–0.66m WSW | 0.08m · 2.5s WSW | 14.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 51 | 28 | 39 | 0 | 13 | 10–18kn WSW | 0.18–0.58m W | 0.06m · 2.8s WSW | 14.4° |
The nearest places are Barton's Point, a coastal point 2.2 km away, and the towns of Eastchurch (3.7 km) and Sheerness (3.9 km). Queenborough lies 5.1 km away, while Sheerness Harbour and Garrison Point are both 5.4 km away. Landmarks include The Mount, an island 1.9 km away, Holy Trinity Church at 3.8 km and Queenborough Castle at 4.8 km. The tide is semidiurnal with a large tidal range, reaching 5.06 m at springs.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- The Mount — island, 1.9 km
- Queenborough Castle — castle, 4.8 km
- Holy Trinity Church — church, 3.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Minster?
Our fishing score for Minster on October 22, 2026 is 51 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Minster on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:20 AM, 10:57 PM. Low tides: 03:35 AM, 04:05 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Minster?
The mean spring range at Minster is about 5.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Minster?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:32 AM and sets at 05:49 PM. The moon rises at 04:17 PM and sets at 02:45 AM.