Burra Firth
Burra Firth is a bay on Shetland, in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 1.9 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 16:00 – 18:00
Good (64) — best around 16:00–18:00, thanks to dawn or dusk light, a major solunar period, moving water.
- Feels like -0.4° 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 43 kn around 22:00.
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 11 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- dawn or dusk light
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- faces E · wind onshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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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 |
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| 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 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–29kn E | 1.32–1.86m SW | 1.17m · 8.0s S | 11.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–24kn S | 1.20–1.70m W | 0.95m · 8.0s WSW | 11.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–36kn S | 1.18–2.36m SW | 1.08m · 8.9s W | 11.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–31kn WSW | 1.62–3.52m SSW | 1.32m · 8.6s SSW | 11.5° |
Nearest town: Burrafirth (3.1 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Muckle Flugga Lighthouse — lighthouse, 2.6 km
- The Greing — island, 2.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Burra Firth?
Our fishing score for Burra Firth on October 22, 2026 is 64 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Burra Firth on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:01 AM, 07:55 PM. Low tides: 01:39 AM, 01:52 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Burra Firth?
The mean spring range at Burra Firth is about 1.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Burra Firth?
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.