Saltwick Nab
Saltwick Nab is a cape on the Yorkshire coast, in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 4.4 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (58) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
- Feels like 1.7° around 05:00.
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.
- Shore69
- Boat59
- Rock56
- Kayak49
- Spearfishing est.36
- Shore69
- Boat59
- Rock56
- Kayak49
- Spearfishing36est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–06:00, 09:00–15:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
- faces ESE · wind quartering offshore
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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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 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–15kn E | 1.24–1.92m ENE | 1.18m · 5.7s E | 13.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–14kn SE | 1.24–1.78m E | 1.22m · 5.7s E | 13.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 22 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–16kn SSW | 0.88–1.82m E | 1.11m · 5.6s E | 13.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 69 | 59 | 56 | 49 | 36 | 5–15kn WSW | 0.44–0.88m N | 0.41m · 5.6s NNE | 13.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 46 | 54 | 29 | 32 | 20 | 2–20kn S | 0.50–1.60m ENE | 0.69m · 5.2s ENE | 13.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 15 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–28kn WSW | 0.78–1.82m N | 0.85m · 5.3s NNE | 13.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–32kn WSW | 0.58–1.02m W | 0.33m · 5.3s NW | 13.1° |
Nearest town: Whitby (1.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Whitby High Lighthouse — lighthouse, 1.7 km
- Whitby Castle — castle, 2.0 km
- Captain Cook Statue — monument, 2.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Saltwick Nab?
Our fishing score for Saltwick Nab on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Saltwick Nab on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 01:29 AM, 02:18 PM. Low tides: 08:09 AM, 08:30 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Saltwick Nab?
The mean spring range at Saltwick Nab is about 4.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Saltwick Nab?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:44 AM and sets at 05:48 PM. The moon rises at 04:26 PM and sets at 02:46 AM.