Sandsend
Sandsend is a town on the Yorkshire coast in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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 0.8° 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. - 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.
- Shore60
- Boat55
- Rock53
- Kayak38
- Spearfishing est.37
- Shore60
- Boat55
- Rock53
- Kayak38
- Spearfishing37est.
Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–15:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
- faces NE · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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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 | 5–14kn E | 1.24–1.92m ENE | 1.18m · 5.7s E | 13.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–14kn ESE | 1.24–1.78m E | 1.22m · 5.7s E | 13.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 20 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–19kn SSW | 0.88–1.82m E | 1.11m · 5.6s E | 13.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 60 | 55 | 53 | 38 | 37 | 5–17kn WSW | 0.44–0.88m N | 0.41m · 5.6s NNE | 13.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 44 | 55 | 28 | 15 | 22 | 2–20kn S | 0.50–1.60m ENE | 0.69m · 5.2s ENE | 13.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 15 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–28kn WSW | 0.78–1.82m N | 0.85m · 5.3s NNE | 13.1° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–32kn WSW | 0.58–1.02m W | 0.33m · 5.3s NW | 13.0° |
The nearest larger town is Whitby, 4 km away, with Whitby Beach 1.8 km from Sandsend. Nearby capes include Kettle Ness at 4.1 km and Saltwick Nab at 5.7 km, while Kettleness town is 4.3 km away and Runswick Bay is 6.2 km away. Landmarks in the area include Sneaton Castle (2.9 km), the Captain Cook Statue (3.8 km) and the historical Whitby West Pier Lighthouse (3.9 km). The tide is semidiurnal with a large tidal range, reaching 4.44 m at springs.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Sneaton Castle — castle, 2.9 km
- Whitby West Pier Lighthouse (historical) — lighthouse, 3.9 km
- Captain Cook Statue — monument, 3.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Sandsend?
Our fishing score for Sandsend on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Sandsend on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 01:27 AM, 02:15 PM. Low tides: 08:06 AM, 08:27 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Sandsend?
The mean spring range at Sandsend is about 4.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Sandsend?
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.