Busta Pund
Busta Pund is a coastal point 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 09:00 – 11:00
Good (63) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to dawn or dusk light, a major solunar period, moving water.
- Feels like 0.6° around 20:00.
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 49 kn around 00:00.
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.
- Shore12
- Boat41
- Rock0
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Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 00:00–09:00, 15:00–00:00
- dawn or dusk light
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- faces N · cross wind
- strong wind
- big swell
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–23kn SSW | 0.96–1.18m S | 0.26m · 6.9s SE | 12.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–25kn SSE | 1.14–1.94m SSE | 0.34m · 7.7s ESE | 12.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21–30kn SE | 1.74–2.10m SE | 0.88m · 8.2s SE | 12.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 12 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–27kn W | 1.10–2.06m SE | 1.23m · 6.4s SE | 11.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 59 | 55 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 6–22kn SSW | 0.68–1.16m SE | 0.51m · 6.0s ESE | 11.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 53 | 53 | 21 | 18 | 5 | 6–40kn S | 0.66–2.74m SE | 0.59m · 6.0s ESE | 11.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–29kn WSW | 1.42–2.90m ESE | 1.39m · 7.5s ESE | 11.8° |
Nearest town: Mid Yell (13 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Il Holm — island, 0.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Busta Pund?
Our fishing score for Busta Pund on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Busta Pund on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:37 AM, 08:33 PM. Low tides: 02:18 AM, 02:33 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Busta Pund?
The mean spring range at Busta Pund is about 1.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Busta Pund?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:01 AM and sets at 05:32 PM. The moon rises at 04:34 PM and sets at 02:33 AM.