Ward Point
Ward Point is a coastal point on Orkney, in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 2 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (58) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 1.7° around 12:00.
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 31 kn around 12:00.
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.
- Shore37
- Boat43
- Rock0
- Kayak4
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore37
- Boat43
- Rock0
- Kayak4
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Marginal — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 60 | 60 | 30 | 3 | 15 | 7–17kn S | 0.60–1.38m SSE | 0.34m · 5.0s SE | 12.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17–23kn SSE | 1.42–2.38m SE | 0.48m · 7.1s E | 12.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–19kn SE | 1.48–2.50m ESE | 1.64m · 7.5s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 37 | 43 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3–18kn WNW | 0.72–1.44m NE | 0.83m · 6.5s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 70 | 69 | 47 | 47 | 29 | 1–10kn SSW | 0.50–0.88m SSE | 0.41m · 5.2s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 64 | 64 | 49 | 49 | 31 | 2–32kn SSE | 0.50–2.48m SE | 0.72m · 6.3s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21–40kn W | 1.54–2.42m W | 0.59m · 7.7s ESE | 12.4° |
Nearest town: Saint Margaret'S Hope (5.2 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Glimps Holm — island, 1.0 km
- Italian Chapel — church, 3.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ward Point?
Our fishing score for Ward Point on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ward Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:33 AM, 08:17 PM. Low tides: 02:05 AM, 02:13 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ward Point?
The mean spring range at Ward Point is about 2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ward Point?
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 02:46 AM.