Moon Cove
Moon Cove is a cove on the Cornish coast, in Plymouth, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 4.5 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Fair (48) — best around —, thanks to a major solunar period, a light breeze, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 40 kn around 22:00.
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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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- a light breeze
- a comfortable water temperature
- big swell
- strong wind
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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
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- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 82 | 79 | 56 | 54 | 40 | 4–11kn ENE | 0.50–0.98m E | 0.37m · 4.6s ESE | 16.4° | |
| 20 Tue | 88 | 82 | 74 | 72 | 53 | 1–9kn W | 0.34–1.02m S | 0.33m · 6.4s SSW | 16.3° | |
| 21 Wed | 13 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–15kn W | 1.08–2.10m WSW | 0.80m · 7.0s SW | 16.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–20kn SW | 1.36–2.52m SW | 1.03m · 6.4s SW | 15.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–26kn WNW | 1.36–3.56m WSW | 1.55m · 9.0s SW | 15.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–24kn WSW | 1.22–3.76m SW | 0.53m · 7.6s SW | 15.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–17kn W | 1.44–3.40m SW | 1.58m · 7.1s SW | 15.0° |
Nearest town: Torpoint (0.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Pavilion Pier Light (historical) — lighthouse, 3.2 km
- Plymouth Castle Quadrate — castle, 3.7 km
- Plymouth Blockhouse and Harbour Chain — tower, 4.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Moon Cove?
Our fishing score for Moon Cove on October 22, 2026 is 48 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Moon Cove on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:21 AM, 03:35 PM. Low tides: 09:41 AM, 10:10 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Moon Cove?
The mean spring range at Moon Cove is about 4.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Moon Cove?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:50 AM and sets at 06:11 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 03:08 AM.