Hangaback
Hangaback is a cape on Orkney, in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 2 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 17:00 – 18:00
Good (57) — best around 17:00–18:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 1.5° around 13:00.
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 33 kn around 12:00.
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.
- Shore39
- Boat55
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore39
- Boat55
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Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 03:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- strong wind
- big swell
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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 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 49 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–22kn S | 0.80–1.40m WSW | 0.75m · 8.5s W | 12.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–25kn SSE | 1.44–1.78m SSW | 0.85m · 9.7s WNW | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–21kn SE | 1.16–1.74m S | 1.13m · 8.4s WSW | 12.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 39 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–24kn WNW | 0.84–1.36m W | 0.79m · 7.6s WSW | 12.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 63 | 69 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1–15kn SW | 0.74–0.92m WSW | 0.66m · 7.9s W | 12.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 21 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–32kn SSE | 0.84–2.00m SW | 0.87m · 8.9s W | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21–40kn W | 1.38–3.00m W | 0.49m · 9.2s SW | 12.3° |
Nearest town: Stromness (11 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Cava Lighthouse — lighthouse, 4.1 km
- Holm of Houton — island, 2.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Hangaback?
Our fishing score for Hangaback on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Hangaback on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:37 AM, 08:19 PM. Low tides: 02:08 AM, 02:16 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Hangaback?
The mean spring range at Hangaback is about 2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Hangaback?
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 02:47 AM.