Peskio

The Vian

The Vian is a bay on Orkney, in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around ⁦3.1 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

56Good

Best window 22:00 – 00:00

Good (56) — best around ⁦22:00–00:00⁩, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature.

  • Feels like ⁦0.7°⁩ around 15:00.
    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 42 kn around 15:00.
    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.
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Not today

Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h ago
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Avoid ⁦00:00–00:00⁩

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Why
  • moving water
  • a major solunar period
  • a comfortable water temperature
  • faces NE · wind onshore
  • big swell
  • strong wind

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Tides

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Coefficient 57

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Which day to go

Updated about 2 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon410000014–22kn S2.16–3.08m W2.43m · 10.1s W12.5°
20 Tue440000017–26kn SSE2.46–3.50m W2.51m · 11.3s WNW12.5°
21 Wed48000007–26kn SE2.06–2.64m W1.95m · 10.7s W12.5°
22 Thu56000005–30kn WNW2.16–2.80m WNW1.63m · 9.7s W12.4°
23 Fri59000005–13kn SSW1.84–2.10m W1.84m · 9.1s W12.3°
24 Sat66000003–40kn SSE2.12–3.08m WSW2.03m · 9.9s W12.3°
25 Sun69000008–40kn NNW3.02–8.18m W1.09m · 11.9s WNW12.2°

Nearest town: Pierowall (⁦5.7 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Shell Holm — island, ⁦2.1 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at The Vian?

Our fishing score for The Vian on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at The Vian on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦07:24 AM, 07:17 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦12:58 AM, 01:11 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at The Vian?

The mean spring range at The Vian is about ⁦3.1 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at The Vian?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:06 AM and sets at 05:44 PM. The moon rises at 04:41 PM and sets at 02:45 AM.