North Ness
North Ness is a coastal point on Orkney, in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 2.2 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (58) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a light breeze.
- 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 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a light breeze
- big swell
- strong current
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 1 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 (14 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Gallow Tuag (South Walls) — island, 1.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at North Ness?
Our fishing score for North Ness on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at North Ness on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:52 AM, 08:28 PM. Low tides: 01:14 AM, 01:29 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at North Ness?
The mean spring range at North Ness is about 2.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at North Ness?
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 02:48 AM.