Head of Moclett
Head of Moclett is a cape on Orkney, in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 3 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, falling pressure.
- Gusting 33 kn around 09:00.
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 12 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces ESE · wind quartering offshore
- 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 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–17kn S | 1.20–1.40m W | 1.06m · 10.2s W | 12.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–21kn SSE | 1.38–1.84m W | 1.08m · 11.6s WNW | 12.3° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–17kn SE | 1.28–1.56m WSW | 1.06m · 10.1s W | 12.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–19kn WNW | 1.20–1.52m WNW | 0.89m · 9.2s W | 12.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 3 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–10kn SSW | 1.10–1.18m W | 0.99m · 9.1s W | 12.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–41kn SSE | 1.14–1.60m WSW | 1.01m · 9.5s W | 11.9° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–51kn W | 1.32–5.10m WNW | 0.50m · 10.4s WNW | 12.0° |
Nearest town: Pierowall (6.3 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Papa Westray Island — island, 2.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Head of Moclett?
Our fishing score for Head of Moclett on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Head of Moclett on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 07:46 AM, 07:40 PM. Low tides: 01:23 AM, 01:37 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Head of Moclett?
The mean spring range at Head of Moclett is about 3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Head of Moclett?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:06 AM and sets at 05:44 PM. The moon rises at 04:41 PM and sets at 02:45 AM.