Kirka Taing
Kirka Taing is a coastal point 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 2.0° 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.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
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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 | 6 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–16kn S | 1.04–2.00m W | 1.28m · 9.8s W | 12.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–20kn SSE | 2.02–2.30m SW | 1.47m · 10.8s WNW | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–16kn SSE | 1.66–2.22m SW | 1.43m · 9.1s W | 12.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–16kn WNW | 1.30–2.10m WNW | 1.12m · 8.9s W | 12.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 7 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–7kn SW | 1.06–1.30m W | 1.11m · 9.0s W | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–30kn S | 1.30–2.56m SW | 1.32m · 9.5s W | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–31kn NW | 2.32–5.58m W | 0.51m · 10.5s WNW | 12.4° |
Nearest town: Saint Margaret'S Hope (12 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Fara — island, 0.7 km
- Fara Church (historical) — church, 0.5 km
- Cava Lighthouse — lighthouse, 4.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Kirka Taing?
Our fishing score for Kirka Taing on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Kirka Taing on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:31 AM, 08:13 PM. Low tides: 02:01 AM, 02:08 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Kirka Taing?
The mean spring range at Kirka Taing is about 2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Kirka Taing?
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.