Brancaster Bay
Brancaster Bay is a cove on the East Anglian coast, in Norfolk, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 5.4 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 10:00
Good (55) — best around 09:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a light breeze.
- Gusting 32 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.
- Shore69
- Boat61
- Rock63
- Kayak35
- Spearfishing est.44
- Shore69
- Boat61
- Rock63
- Kayak35
- Spearfishing44est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 9 h agoAvoid 00:00–18:00, 21:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
- faces NE · wind onshore
- strong wind
- likely murky water
Tap a block for the reasons
Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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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 | 73 | 83 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 2–14kn ESE | 0.72–1.38m NE | 0.85m · 5.2s NE | 13.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 61 | 41 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 12–20kn ESE | 0.68–0.98m ENE | 0.69m · 5.2s ENE | 13.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 65 | 60 | 57 | 47 | 35 | 3–30kn SSW | 0.46–1.18m NE | 0.41m · 5.9s ENE | 14.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 69 | 61 | 63 | 35 | 44 | 9–24kn SW | 0.26–1.10m W | 0.18m · 4.2s NW | 13.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 71 | 67 | 67 | 64 | 54 | 4–32kn E | 0.34–1.26m NE | 0.25m · 6.4s N | 13.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21–31kn SW | 0.86–1.40m WNW | 0.64m · 5.9s N | 13.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25–35kn WSW | 0.90–1.30m W | 0.20m · 6.0s NNW | 13.1° |
Nearest town: Titchwell (1.2 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Brancaster Bay?
Our fishing score for Brancaster Bay on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Brancaster Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:02 AM, 04:43 PM. Low tides: 11:03 AM, 11:25 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Brancaster Bay?
The mean spring range at Brancaster Bay is about 5.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Brancaster Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:36 AM and sets at 05:46 PM. The moon rises at 04:19 PM and sets at 02:43 AM.