Point of Ayre
Point of Ayre is a coastal point on Orkney, in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 2.3 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 08:00 – 10:00
Good (60) — best around 08:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 0.7° 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 41 kn around 10:00.
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.
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- Boat37
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Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces SE · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 26 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 15–24kn S | 0.76–1.58m SSE | 0.30m · 5.0s ESE | 12.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–28kn SSE | 1.64–3.10m SE | 0.58m · 6.8s E | 12.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–25kn SSE | 1.96–3.32m ESE | 1.99m · 7.7s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 21 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–29kn WNW | 0.96–2.02m N | 1.10m · 6.6s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 76 | 69 | 53 | 41 | 39 | 4–17kn SSW | 0.42–0.88m S | 0.36m · 4.6s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 62 | 61 | 46 | 43 | 35 | 6–40kn S | 0.44–3.84m SSE | 0.67m · 6.1s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–41kn NW | 2.92–3.86m WSW | 0.68m · 7.3s SSE | 12.4° |
Nearest town: Tankerness (12 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Copinsay Lighthouse — lighthouse, 2.6 km
- Broad Lee — island, 2.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Point of Ayre?
Our fishing score for Point of Ayre on October 22, 2026 is 60 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Point of Ayre on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:37 AM, 09:29 PM. Low tides: 03:01 AM, 03:16 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Point of Ayre?
The mean spring range at Point of Ayre is about 2.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Point of Ayre?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:04 AM and sets at 05:45 PM. The moon rises at 04:39 PM and sets at 02:45 AM.