Steep Holm
Steep Holm is an island in North Somerset, United Kingdom — the North Devon coast. The tide is a major force here — around 10.4 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 10:00
Fair (50) — best around 09:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 33 kn around 07:00.
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.
- Shore24
- Boat36
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore24
- Boat36
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a comfortable water temperature
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 20 Tue | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 21 Wed | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 22 Thu | 24 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–24kn SW | 0.82–2.00m W | 0.94m · 7.5s W | 14.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–40kn NW | 0.58–2.90m W | 0.61m · 9.5s W | 14.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–31kn WSW | 1.16–2.86m W | 0.75m · 7.7s W | 14.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–31kn W | 1.12–3.04m W | 0.73m · 9.8s W | 14.1° |
Nearest town: Brean (7.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Flat Holm — island, 4.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Steep Holm?
Our fishing score for Steep Holm on October 22, 2026 is 50 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Steep Holm on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:34 AM, 04:59 PM. Low tides: 10:44 AM, 11:16 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Steep Holm?
The mean spring range at Steep Holm is about 10.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Steep Holm?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:47 AM and sets at 06:04 PM. The moon rises at 04:33 PM and sets at 03:02 AM.