Belford
Belford is a town on the Northumberland coast, United Kingdom, with a population of 1,258.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (56) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a comfortable water temperature.
- Feels like -0.1° around 08:00.
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 34 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.
- Shore53
- Boat56
- Rock34
- Kayak40
- Spearfishing est.22
- Shore53
- Boat56
- Rock34
- Kayak40
- Spearfishing22est.
Go — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a comfortable water temperature
- strong wind
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Tides
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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 | 16 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–11kn ESE | 0.90–1.46m E | 0.94m · 6.3s ENE | 12.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–16kn SE | 1.44–2.24m ESE | 1.01m · 6.1s E | 12.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–20kn S | 1.26–2.66m E | 1.55m · 6.8s E | 12.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 53 | 56 | 34 | 40 | 22 | 4–19kn WSW | 0.48–1.28m NNW | 0.54m · 5.2s NNE | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 50 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 31 | 3–21kn E | 0.42–2.04m NE | 0.59m · 5.5s ENE | 12.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 25 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–26kn SW | 0.88–1.84m ENE | 0.87m · 5.0s NE | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–35kn W | 1.08–1.70m WSW | 0.43m · 5.6s NNW | 12.3° |
Belford Westhall Motte and Belford Westhall Tower stand 0.3 km from the town. Nearby coastal points include Snook Point (9.3 km) and Emmanuel Head (9.7 km), with North Sunderland (10.9 km) and Seahouses (11.4 km) further along the coast, and Cheswick Sands (14.6 km) and Cocklawburn Beach (16.2 km) beyond. Tides here are macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 4.17 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Belford Westhall Motte — castle, 0.3 km
- Belford Westhall Tower — tower, 0.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Belford?
Our fishing score for Belford on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Belford on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:24 AM, 01:12 PM. Low tides: 06:47 AM, 07:07 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Belford?
The mean spring range at Belford is about 4.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Belford?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:52 AM and sets at 05:50 PM. The moon rises at 04:32 PM and sets at 02:49 AM.