Peskio

Head of Work

Head of Work 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.

58Good

Best window 22:00 – 00:00

Good (58) — best around ⁦22:00–00:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

  • Feels like ⁦2.0°⁩ around 10:00.
    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 35 kn around 10:00.
    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.
  • Shore48
  • Boat56
  • Rock24
  • Kayak36
  • Spearfishing13est.

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Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h ago
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Best ⁦21:00–00:00⁩·Avoid ⁦06:00–21:00⁩

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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • dawn or dusk light
  • falling pressure
  • strong wind
  • heavy rain

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Tides

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Coefficient 58

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Which day to go

Updated about 1 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon5374616433397–15kn S0.40–0.90m S0.24m · 4.8s SE12.4°
20 Tue537000014–20kn SSE0.94–1.40m SE0.40m · 7.3s ESE12.4°
21 Wed5135540003–15kn SSE0.88–1.62m ESE1.16m · 7.5s ESE12.4°
22 Thu5848562436133–21kn WNW0.52–0.92m N0.53m · 6.7s ESE12.3°
23 Fri5681818073562–8kn SSW0.26–0.48m SSE0.21m · 4.8s ESE12.2°
24 Sat5957565554454–29kn S0.24–1.80m SSE0.40m · 7.2s S12.2°
25 Sun68070007–31kn NW1.26–2.08m W0.29m · 7.8s SSE12.0°

Nearest town: Kirkwall (⁦3.8 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Helliar Holm — island, ⁦2.5 km⁩
  • St. Magnus Cathedral — church, ⁦3.9 km⁩

Questions

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

Our fishing score for Head of Work on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.

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

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦09:13 AM, 08:58 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦02:34 AM, 02:45 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Head of Work?

The mean spring range at Head of Work is about ⁦2.1 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Head of Work?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:05 AM and sets at 05:45 PM. The moon rises at 04:40 PM and sets at 02:46 AM.