Peskio

Old Head

Old Head 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.

57Good

Best window 09:00 – 11:00

Good (57) — best around ⁦09:00–11:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

  • Feels like ⁦1.3°⁩ around 11:00.
    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 39 kn around 11:00.
    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.
  • Shore18
  • Boat10
  • Rock0
  • Kayak0
  • Spearfishing0est.

Not today

Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h ago
ShoreNot todayBoatNot todayRockNot todayKayakNot todaySpearfishingNot today

Avoid ⁦00:00–00:00⁩

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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • dawn or dusk light
  • falling pressure
  • strong wind
  • big swell

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Tides

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High tideLow tideHourly fishing scoreMoon overhead or underfootMoonrise or moonsetDawn or dusk lightTide running
Coefficient 65

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Which day to go

Updated about 12 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon54371200014–24kn S0.84–1.80m S0.59m · 7.8s W12.7°
20 Tue530000020–29kn SSE1.84–3.20m SE0.77m · 8.9s WNW12.6°
21 Wed51000003–24kn SSE2.06–3.32m ESE2.09m · 7.5s E12.6°
22 Thu5718100005–28kn WNW1.00–1.98m NW1.10m · 6.6s ESE12.5°
23 Fri5545540006–20kn SW0.82–1.10m SW0.57m · 7.7s W12.5°
24 Sat6228470004–44kn SSE0.84–3.28m SSW1.07m · 7.6s SSW12.4°
25 Sun650000030–56kn W2.52–4.48m W0.72m · 7.9s ESE12.4°

Nearest town: Burwick (⁦3.1 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • South Ronaldsay — island, ⁦4.4 km⁩

Questions

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

Our fishing score for Old Head on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.

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

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦09:39 AM, 09:40 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦02:02 AM, 02:12 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Old Head?

The mean spring range at Old Head is about ⁦2.1 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Old Head?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:04 AM and sets at 05:46 PM. The moon rises at 04:40 PM and sets at 02:47 AM.