Holkham Bay
Holkham Bay is a bay on the East Anglian coast, in Norfolk, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 5.2 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 10:00
Fair (53) — best around 09:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, lively water.
- Feels like 1.8° around 01:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.
- Shore71
- Boat64
- Rock67
- Kayak52
- Spearfishing est.48
- Shore71
- Boat64
- Rock67
- Kayak52
- Spearfishing48est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 06:00–09:00·Avoid 00:00–06:00, 09:00–18:00, 21:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- lively water
- strong wind
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Tides
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- Waves— m
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Which day to go
Updated about 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 73 | 80 | 20 | 17 | 0 | 2–15kn ESE | 0.70–1.32m NE | 0.82m · 5.2s NE | 13.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 66 | 53 | 17 | 18 | 2 | 9–22kn ESE | 0.68–1.00m ENE | 0.67m · 5.2s ENE | 13.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 66 | 62 | 57 | 41 | 39 | 2–30kn SSW | 0.42–1.08m NE | 0.40m · 5.7s ENE | 13.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 71 | 64 | 67 | 52 | 48 | 7–20kn SW | 0.30–1.02m W | 0.22m · 3.8s NW | 13.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 64 | 59 | 60 | 45 | 40 | 8–31kn E | 0.34–1.24m NNE | 0.28m · 6.3s N | 13.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–29kn WSW | 0.86–1.44m WNW | 0.66m · 5.6s N | 13.1° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22–30kn WSW | 0.66–1.14m W | 0.17m · 4.9s NW | 12.7° |
Nearest town: Burnham Overy Staithe (0.2 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Ramsey Salt Marsh — island, 2.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Holkham Bay?
Our fishing score for Holkham Bay on October 22, 2026 is 53 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Holkham Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:02 AM, 04:45 PM. Low tides: 11:00 AM, 11:22 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Holkham Bay?
The mean spring range at Holkham Bay is about 5.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Holkham Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:35 AM and sets at 05:46 PM. The moon rises at 04:19 PM and sets at 02:43 AM.