Point of Avelshay
Point of Avelshay is a coastal point on Orkney, in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 2.4 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (59) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a light breeze.
- Feels like 0.9° around 15:00.
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 38 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.
- Shore57
- Boat58
- Rock33
- Kayak29
- Spearfishing est.14
- Shore57
- Boat58
- Rock33
- Kayak29
- Spearfishing14est.
Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 06:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a light breeze
- strong wind
- heavy rain
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Tides
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- Waves— m
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Which day to go
Updated about 0 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 64 | 42 | 52 | 10 | 27 | 10–19kn S | 0.42–0.90m S | 0.22m · 6.0s SE | 12.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17–23kn SSE | 0.94–1.40m SE | 0.33m · 7.1s ESE | 12.1° | |
| 21 Wed | 41 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–19kn SSE | 0.80–1.48m ESE | 0.94m · 7.3s ESE | 12.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 57 | 58 | 33 | 29 | 14 | 3–24kn WNW | 0.56–1.00m N | 0.52m · 6.4s ESE | 12.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 69 | 72 | 71 | 60 | 53 | 2–13kn SSW | 0.24–0.50m SE | 0.19m · 6.2s WNW | 12.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 58 | 59 | 59 | 49 | 43 | 2–29kn S | 0.24–1.80m S | 0.37m · 8.6s WSW | 12.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–31kn NW | 1.14–2.04m W | 0.24m · 8.7s E | 11.9° |
Nearest town: Tingwall (6.5 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Wyre — island, 1.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Point of Avelshay?
Our fishing score for Point of Avelshay on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Point of Avelshay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:21 AM, 08:08 PM. Low tides: 01:32 AM, 01:45 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Point of Avelshay?
The mean spring range at Point of Avelshay is about 2.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Point of Avelshay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:05 AM and sets at 05:45 PM. The moon rises at 04:41 PM and sets at 02:46 AM.