Bard Head
Bard Head is a coastal point on Shetland, in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 1.6 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 07:00 – 11:00
Good (63) — best around 07:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 0.1° around 19:00.
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 39 kn around 19:00.
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 12 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces SSE · wind onshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–24kn SSW | 1.24–1.46m SW | 0.78m · 9.1s W | 11.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21–27kn SSE | 1.44–2.24m SSE | 0.85m · 8.9s SW | 11.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–28kn SE | 1.98–2.60m SE | 1.80m · 7.8s SE | 11.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–28kn WNW | 1.28–1.92m S | 1.21m · 6.3s SE | 11.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 28 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–15kn SSW | 0.94–1.22m SW | 0.67m · 7.9s WSW | 11.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 24 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–33kn S | 0.98–2.50m S | 1.00m · 7.3s SSW | 11.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–37kn WSW | 1.64–2.34m SSW | 1.22m · 8.6s SSW | 11.7° |
Nearest town: Lerwick (6.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Bressay Lighthouse — lighthouse, 3.3 km
- Ward of Bressay — island, 3.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Bard Head?
Our fishing score for Bard Head on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Bard Head on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:20 AM, 09:12 PM. Low tides: 02:55 AM, 03:08 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Bard Head?
The mean spring range at Bard Head is about 1.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Bard Head?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:01 AM and sets at 05:35 PM. The moon rises at 04:34 PM and sets at 02:36 AM.