Bay of Creekland
Bay of Creekland is a bay on Orkney, in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 2.5 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (59) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 32 kn around 11:00.
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.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 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
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–16kn S | 1.24–2.12m W | 1.53m · 9.9s W | 12.5° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–20kn SSE | 1.98–2.42m SW | 1.69m · 11.1s WNW | 12.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–14kn SSE | 1.52–2.04m SW | 1.37m · 10.4s W | 12.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–16kn WNW | 1.34–2.04m WNW | 1.29m · 9.4s W | 12.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–10kn SW | 1.20–1.46m W | 1.28m · 9.1s W | 12.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–32kn SSE | 1.46–2.34m WSW | 1.51m · 9.7s W | 12.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21–40kn W | 1.64–5.16m WNW | 0.71m · 10.3s WNW | 12.3° |
Nearest town: Stromness (5.1 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- West Hill (Graemsay) — island, 1.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Bay of Creekland?
Our fishing score for Bay of Creekland on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Bay of Creekland on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 07:01 AM, 06:52 PM. Low tides: 12:39 AM, 12:46 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Bay of Creekland?
The mean spring range at Bay of Creekland is about 2.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Bay of Creekland?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:06 AM and sets at 05:47 PM. The moon rises at 04:42 PM and sets at 02:48 AM.