Baglan Bay
Baglan Bay is a bay on the Welsh coast, in Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 8.4 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
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.
- Gusting 31 kn around 00:00.
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.
- Shore4
- Boat16
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore4
- Boat16
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
- faces SW · cross wind
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 83 | 79 | 66 | 59 | 52 | 4–12kn ENE | 0.24–0.64m SSE | 0.22m · 7.1s SW | 16.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 83 | 82 | 81 | 62 | 20 | 2–8kn NNE | 0.46–0.58m WSW | 0.45m · 10.0s WSW | 15.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 43 | 40 | 27 | 0 | 6 | 1–17kn W | 0.62–2.26m WSW | 1.31m · 6.8s WSW | 15.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–17kn WSW | 1.16–2.14m WSW | 1.46m · 7.1s WSW | 15.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 13 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–23kn NW | 1.04–2.36m WSW | 1.30m · 8.4s WSW | 14.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–21kn WSW | 1.42–3.46m WSW | 1.29m · 8.1s WSW | 14.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–20kn W | 1.42–3.00m WSW | 1.77m · 8.3s WSW | 14.2° |
Nearest town: Briton Ferry (3.3 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Briton Ferry Motte — castle, 2.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Baglan Bay?
Our fishing score for Baglan Bay on October 22, 2026 is 51 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Baglan Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:14 AM, 04:36 PM. Low tides: 10:22 AM, 10:49 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Baglan Bay?
The mean spring range at Baglan Bay is about 8.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Baglan Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:51 AM and sets at 06:07 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 03:05 AM.