Bay of Fladdabister
Bay of Fladdabister is a bay 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 (61) — best around 07:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 0.2° around 21:00.
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 41 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 0 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces ENE · wind onshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
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| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–22kn S | 1.48–1.74m SW | 1.16m · 9.3s W | 12.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–28kn SSE | 1.72–2.10m SSW | 1.18m · 9.7s WSW | 11.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17–27kn SE | 1.80–2.40m S | 1.74m · 8.4s SSW | 11.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–27kn NNE | 1.44–1.90m SW | 1.23m · 7.1s SSW | 11.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 18 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–19kn S | 0.96–1.42m WSW | 0.89m · 8.6s WSW | 11.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–35kn S | 1.04–2.72m SW | 1.08m · 9.4s WSW | 11.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–18kn NW | 2.16–4.42m SW | 0.98m · 10.1s SW | 11.8° |
Nearest town: Scalloway (7.9 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Bay of Fladdabister?
Our fishing score for Bay of Fladdabister on October 22, 2026 is 61 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Bay of Fladdabister on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:24 AM, 09:15 PM. Low tides: 02:57 AM, 03:10 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Bay of Fladdabister?
The mean spring range at Bay of Fladdabister is about 1.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Bay of Fladdabister?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:01 AM and sets at 05:35 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 02:36 AM.