Burrafirth
Burrafirth 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 -0.4° 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
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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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 | 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° |
The nearest bays and capes include Burra Firth (3.1 km), Brei Wick (3.7 km), Herma Ness (3.8 km), Wood Wick (4.1 km), Harold’s Wick (4.7 km) and Hill Ness (5 km). The island of The Greing lies 4.2 km away. The tides are semidiurnal, with a moderate tidal range and a spring range of 1.87 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- The Greing — island, 4.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Burrafirth?
Our fishing score for Burrafirth on October 22, 2026 is 64 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Burrafirth on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:07 AM, 08:02 PM. Low tides: 01:46 AM, 01:59 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Burrafirth?
The mean spring range at Burrafirth is about 1.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Burrafirth?
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.