Burwick
Burwick is a town on the Orkney coast in the Orkney Islands, United Kingdom, on the island of South Ronaldsay.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (60) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a comfortable water temperature.
- Feels like 1.4° around 11:00.
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 38 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.
- Shore16
- Boat7
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore16
- Boat7
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a comfortable water temperature
- big swell
- strong wind
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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
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 38 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–24kn S | 0.80–1.68m WSW | 0.74m · 8.1s WNW | 12.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–27kn SSE | 1.72–2.72m SSE | 0.94m · 8.8s WNW | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–23kn SSE | 1.84–2.82m ESE | 2.00m · 7.5s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–27kn WNW | 0.96–1.80m NW | 0.98m · 6.7s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 48 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–21kn SW | 0.78–0.98m W | 0.62m · 7.9s WNW | 12.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 22 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–44kn SSE | 0.84–2.86m SSW | 1.05m · 8.2s W | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30–56kn W | 2.02–4.02m W | 0.73m · 7.9s E | 12.4° |
The Wing, a cape, lies 0.3 km from Burwick, with Barth Head 1.3 km away and Brough Ness 1.4 km away. Three bays are nearby, each 3 km away: Ham Geo, Bur Wick and Barth Wick. South Ronaldsay is the island landmark listed 3 km away. The area has a moderate tidal range, with two high and two low tides each day and a spring range of 2.05 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- South Ronaldsay — island, 3.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Burwick?
Our fishing score for Burwick on October 22, 2026 is 60 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Burwick on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:33 AM, 09:41 PM. Low tides: 01:22 AM, 01:37 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Burwick?
The mean spring range at Burwick is about 2.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Burwick?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:04 AM and sets at 05:46 PM. The moon rises at 04:40 PM and sets at 02:47 AM.