Gillingham
Gillingham is a town in Medway, United Kingdom, with a population of 101,187, on the tidal reaches of the Medway.
Best window 22:00 – 23:00
Fair (50) — best around 22:00–23:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a light breeze.
- Shore77
- Boat68
- Rock71
- Kayak62
- Spearfishing est.52
- Shore77
- Boat68
- Rock71
- Kayak62
- Spearfishing52est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a light breeze
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 88 | 86 | 87 | 81 | 74 | 1–7kn E | 0.08–0.20m ENE | 0.10m · 3.8s ENE | |
| 20 Tue | 83 | 77 | 80 | 68 | 65 | 1–11kn ESE | 0.10–0.34m ENE | 0.18m · 4.2s ENE | |
| 21 Wed | 67 | 62 | 64 | 54 | 53 | 3–18kn SSW | 0.04–0.56m WSW | 0.03m · 3.6s NNE | |
| 22 Thu | 77 | 68 | 71 | 62 | 52 | 4–13kn SW | 0.02–0.24m WSW | 0.01m · 2.3s WSW | |
| 23 Fri | 49 | 42 | 41 | 19 | 26 | 6–22kn SW | 0.18–0.78m S | 0.10m · 3.2s ENE | |
| 24 Sat | 51 | 36 | 44 | 11 | 22 | 8–20kn SW | 0.10–0.70m WSW | 0.01m · 2.7s WNW | |
| 25 Sun | — | — | — | — | — | 8–16kn WSW | — | — |
Nearby coastal points include Bull Nose (1.2 km) and Folly Point (2.8 km). The towns of Chatham (1.8 km), Rochester (3 km), Chattenden (3.5 km) and Hoo (3.6 km) are close by, along with landmarks St Mary's Island (1.8 km), Upnor Castle (2.5 km) and Gundulfs Tower (3.2 km). The area experiences a macro, semidiurnal tidal regime with a spring range of 5.27 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Upnor Castle — castle, 2.5 km
- St Mary's Island — island, 1.8 km
- Gundulfs Tower — tower, 3.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Gillingham?
Our fishing score for Gillingham on October 22, 2026 is 50 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Gillingham on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:30 AM, 11:04 PM. Low tides: 03:30 AM, 04:01 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Gillingham?
The mean spring range at Gillingham is about 5.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Gillingham?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:33 AM and sets at 05:50 PM. The moon rises at 04:18 PM and sets at 02:46 AM.