Rothiesholm Head

Rothiesholm 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.

Good

Best window 07:00 – 11:00

Good (62) — best around ⁦07:00–11:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

Feels like ⁦0.7°⁩ around 11:00.
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 42 kn around 11:00.
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.

Shore48
Boat51
Rock12
Kayak12
Spearfishing est.0

Shore48
Boat51
Rock12
Kayak12
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Marginal — Shore or Boat

Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h ago

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Best ⁦03:00–06:00⁩·Avoid ⁦06:00–00:00⁩

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Why

a major solunar period
dawn or dusk light
falling pressure
faces W · wind onshore
strong wind
likely murky water

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Tides

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

Coefficient 60

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Which day to go

Updated about 3 h ago

Day	Shore	Boat	Rock	Kayak	Spearfishing	Wind	Waves	Swell	Water
19 Mon	45	22	28	0	2	10–19kn S	0.58–1.06m S	0.25m · 6.4s SW	12.3°
20 Tue	0	0	0	0	0	17–23kn SSE	1.12–1.82m SE	0.36m · 7.3s E	12.4°
21 Wed	4	29	0	0	0	3–20kn SE	1.16–2.04m ESE	1.39m · 7.7s ESE	12.5°
22 Thu	48	51	12	12	0	5–26kn WNW	0.72–1.24m N	0.72m · 6.5s ESE	12.4°
23 Fri	74	73	71	59	49	4–11kn SSW	0.30–0.64m S	0.25m · 5.0s ESE	12.3°
24 Sat	60	60	60	57	48	4–40kn S	0.30–2.52m SSE	0.44m · 7.0s SSE	12.2°
25 Sun	0	0	0	0	0	8–42kn NW	1.42–2.12m W	0.37m · 7.9s SSE	12.0°

Nearest town: Kirkwall (⁦19 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Questions

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

Our fishing score for Rothiesholm Head on October 22, 2026 is 62 out of 100 — Good.

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

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦09:27 AM, 09:24 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦02:27 AM, 02:34 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Rothiesholm Head?

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

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

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:04 AM and sets at 05:44 PM. The moon rises at 04:40 PM and sets at 02:45 AM.