Turnchapel
Turnchapel is a town in the Plymouth area on the south coast of England, United Kingdom.
Fair (48) — best around —, thanks to a major solunar period, a light breeze, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 40 kn around 21:00.
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 3 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
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 76 | 78 | 62 | 47 | 44 | 4–11kn ENE | 0.50–0.96m E | 0.37m · 4.6s ESE | 16.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 89 | 83 | 71 | 71 | 51 | 2–10kn SSW | 0.36–1.02m S | 0.33m · 6.8s SSW | 16.1° | |
| 21 Wed | 13 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–16kn W | 1.08–2.14m WSW | 0.83m · 7.1s SW | 15.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–20kn SW | 1.40–2.56m SW | 1.08m · 6.4s SW | 15.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–26kn WNW | 1.42–3.62m WSW | 1.60m · 9.0s SW | 15.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–25kn WSW | 1.26–3.80m SW | 0.55m · 7.5s SW | 14.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–19kn W | 1.46–3.44m SW | 1.58m · 7.1s SW | 14.7° |
The nearest coastal point is Mount Batten Point, 0.8 km away, with Ramscliff Point at 2 km and Eastern King Point at 2.6 km. Plymouth and Plymstock are both 2.1 km away, and Plymouth Port is 2.8 km away. Landmarks nearby include a Martello Tower at 0.7 km, Plymouth Castle Quadrate at 1.2 km and Smeaton's Tower, a lighthouse, at 1.6 km. The area has a large tidal range with two high and two low tides a day, and a spring range of 4.48 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Martello Tower — tower, 0.7 km
- Plymouth Castle Quadrate — castle, 1.2 km
- Smeaton's Tower — lighthouse, 1.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Turnchapel?
Our fishing score for Turnchapel on October 22, 2026 is 48 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Turnchapel on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:22 AM, 03:35 PM. Low tides: 09:41 AM, 10:10 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Turnchapel?
The mean spring range at Turnchapel is about 4.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Turnchapel?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:50 AM and sets at 06:10 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 03:08 AM.