Kirk Hope
Kirk Hope 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 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 this
Apparent 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 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.
- Shore8
- Boat20
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore8
- Boat20
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a light breeze
- big swell
- strong wind
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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 | 27 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–20kn S | 0.90–1.74m WSW | 0.96m · 9.5s W | 12.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–24kn SSE | 1.76–2.28m SSW | 1.11m · 10.4s WNW | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–20kn SE | 1.60–2.30m S | 1.54m · 8.3s WSW | 12.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 8 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–20kn WNW | 1.10–1.84m W | 0.97m · 8.1s W | 12.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 31 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–12kn SSW | 0.88–1.04m W | 0.84m · 8.8s W | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–30kn S | 1.04–2.64m SSW | 1.10m · 9.5s W | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–29kn WNW | 2.20–4.64m W | 0.46m · 9.9s W | 12.4° |
Nearest town: Saint Margaret'S Hope (10 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- West Hill — island, 1.3 km
- Fara Church (historical) — church, 3.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Kirk Hope?
Our fishing score for Kirk Hope on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Kirk Hope on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:30 AM, 08:13 PM. Low tides: 02:00 AM, 02:07 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Kirk Hope?
The mean spring range at Kirk Hope is about 2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Kirk Hope?
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.