Baltasound
Baltasound is a town on the coast of Shetland in the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (64) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to dawn or dusk light, a major solunar period, moving water.
- Feels like -0.6° around 22:00.
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 43 kn around 23:00.
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
- dawn or dusk light
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- 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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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–19kn S | 1.70–2.04m WSW | 1.45m · 9.5s W | 11.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–22kn SSE | 1.98–2.36m SW | 1.42m · 10.2s W | 11.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–23kn SE | 1.76–2.06m S | 1.14m · 9.8s W | 11.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–28kn ESE | 1.30–1.92m SW | 1.21m · 7.7s SSE | 11.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–25kn S | 1.16–1.86m W | 0.94m · 7.9s WSW | 11.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–36kn SSE | 1.16–2.22m SW | 1.10m · 9.1s WSW | 11.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–30kn NNE | 1.78–3.76m SW | 1.29m · 9.5s SSW | 11.5° |
Baltasound lies 1.6 km from Unst, the island named as a nearby landmark. Wick of Hagdale is the closest listed bay at 2.5 km, followed by Swinna Ness and The Nev, both coastal points 3.3 km away. Harold’s Wick (bay) is 4.3 km away, Brough Taing (coastal point) 4.7 km, and Wood Wick (bay) 5 km. The area has a moderate tidal range with two high and two low tides a day, and a spring range of 1.89 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Unst — island, 1.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Baltasound?
Our fishing score for Baltasound on October 22, 2026 is 64 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Baltasound on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:21 AM, 08:17 PM. Low tides: 02:01 AM, 02:15 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Baltasound?
The mean spring range at Baltasound is about 1.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Baltasound?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:02 AM and sets at 05:32 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 02:33 AM.