Hesti Geo
Hesti Geo is a bay 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 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 14:00.
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.
- Shore62
- Boat60
- Rock35
- Kayak42
- Spearfishing est.22
- Shore62
- Boat60
- Rock35
- Kayak42
- Spearfishing22est.
Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 06:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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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 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 56 | 48 | 47 | 29 | 27 | 7–15kn S | 0.46–0.90m SSW | 0.31m · 5.9s WSW | 12.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–19kn SSE | 0.92–1.32m SSE | 0.36m · 7.3s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 62 | 58 | 10 | 24 | 0 | 3–14kn SSE | 0.66–1.26m SE | 0.72m · 6.6s SE | 12.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 62 | 60 | 35 | 42 | 22 | 3–18kn W | 0.54–0.90m W | 0.48m · 6.2s W | 12.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 78 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 61 | 2–9kn SSW | 0.36–0.52m WSW | 0.31m · 5.5s W | 12.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 47 | 3–29kn S | 0.36–1.70m S | 0.45m · 6.6s WSW | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–31kn NW | 1.40–2.06m W | 0.22m · 8.3s SE | 12.3° |
Nearest town: Kirkwall (4.5 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- St. Magnus Cathedral — church, 4.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Hesti Geo?
Our fishing score for Hesti Geo on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Hesti Geo on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:34 AM, 08:18 PM. Low tides: 02:06 AM, 02:14 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Hesti Geo?
The mean spring range at Hesti Geo is about 2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Hesti Geo?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:05 AM and sets at 05:46 PM. The moon rises at 04:41 PM and sets at 02:47 AM.