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Cantick Head

Cantick Head is a cape on Orkney, in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about ⁦2.1 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

57Good

Best window 17:00 – 18:00

Good (57) — best around ⁦17:00–18:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a light breeze.

  • Feels like ⁦1.3°⁩ around 11:00.
    Why we say thisApparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.
  • Gusting 31 kn around 09:00.
    Why we say thisGusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
  • Shore8
  • Boat20
  • Rock0
  • Kayak0
  • Spearfishing0est.

Not today

Confidence: highUpdated about 4 h ago
ShoreNot todayBoatNot todayRockNot todayKayakNot todaySpearfishingNot today

Avoid ⁦00:00–21:00⁩

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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • moving water
  • a light breeze
  • big swell
  • strong wind

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Tides

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Coefficient 58

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Which day to go

Updated about 4 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon52271600011–20kn S0.90–1.74m WSW0.96m · 9.5s W12.6°
20 Tue530000018–24kn SSE1.76–2.28m SSW1.11m · 10.4s WNW12.6°
21 Wed53000002–20kn SE1.60–2.30m S1.54m · 8.3s WSW12.6°
22 Thu578200006–20kn WNW1.10–1.84m W0.97m · 8.1s W12.5°
23 Fri5831540004–12kn SSW0.88–1.04m W0.84m · 8.8s W12.5°
24 Sat610170004–30kn S1.04–2.64m SSW1.10m · 9.5s W12.4°
25 Sun65000008–29kn WNW2.20–4.64m W0.46m · 9.9s W12.4°

Nearest town: Saint Margaret'S Hope (⁦11 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Switha — island, ⁦2.1 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Cantick Head?

Our fishing score for Cantick Head on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Cantick Head on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦08:25 AM, 08:09 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦01:50 AM, 01:58 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Cantick Head?

The mean spring range at Cantick Head is about ⁦2.1 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Cantick Head?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:05 AM and sets at 05:47 PM. The moon rises at 04:41 PM and sets at 02:48 AM.