Formby Point
Formby Point is a coastal point in Sefton, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 7.8 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 17:00 – 20:00
Good (56) — best around 17:00–20:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Shore67
- Boat66
- Rock37
- Kayak31
- Spearfishing est.22
- Shore67
- Boat66
- Rock37
- Kayak31
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Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 18:00–21:00·Avoid 00:00–06:00, 09:00–15:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces WNW · wind onshore
- big swell
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 90 | 85 | 87 | 74 | 73 | 4–12kn E | 0.14–0.46m ENE | 0.16m · 2.7s N | 13.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 76 | 1–7kn SE | 0.04–0.24m ESE | 0.06m · 5.4s E | 13.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 70 | 67 | 68 | 61 | 55 | 5–18kn SSW | 0.18–3.18m SW | 0.17m · 5.0s SSW | 13.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 67 | 66 | 37 | 31 | 22 | 4–14kn SW | 0.48–1.92m W | 0.72m · 4.1s WNW | 13.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 52 | 1–25kn N | 0.34–2.72m N | 0.20m · 4.9s W | 12.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–28kn SW | 1.02–3.42m W | 0.58m · 5.4s WNW | 12.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–30kn W | 2.12–3.88m WNW | 0.35m · 7.4s WNW | 12.4° |
Nearest town: Formby (2.2 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve — nature reserve, 3.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Formby Point?
Our fishing score for Formby Point on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Formby Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:02 AM, 09:16 PM. Low tides: 03:17 AM, 03:38 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Formby Point?
The mean spring range at Formby Point is about 7.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Formby Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:52 AM and sets at 06:00 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 02:58 AM.