Ham Ness
Ham Ness is a cape 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 (66) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to dawn or dusk light, a major solunar period, moving water.
- Feels like 0.8° around 22:00.
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 46 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.
- Shore16
- Boat35
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore16
- Boat35
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Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 5 h agoAvoid 00:00–09:00, 12:00–00:00
- dawn or dusk light
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- faces N · wind onshore
- heavy rain
- strong wind
Tap a block for the reasons
Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 5 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–25kn SSW | 1.00–1.18m S | 0.36m · 8.1s WNW | 11.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21–29kn SSE | 1.16–1.84m SSE | 0.44m · 8.1s ESE | 11.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23–32kn SE | 1.62–1.92m SE | 0.87m · 8.3s SE | 11.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 16 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–28kn SE | 1.06–2.02m SE | 1.21m · 6.6s SE | 11.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 68 | 65 | 43 | 27 | 19 | 6–24kn SSW | 0.50–1.36m SE | 0.49m · 6.4s ESE | 11.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 56 | 51 | 55 | 42 | 29 | 5–39kn SSE | 0.46–2.72m S | 0.50m · 7.5s NW | 11.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–20kn NNE | 1.34–2.10m S | 0.86m · 7.7s ESE | 11.8° |
Nearest town: Baltasound (6.5 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- The Vere — island, 0.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ham Ness?
Our fishing score for Ham Ness on October 22, 2026 is 66 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ham Ness on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:34 AM, 08:30 PM. Low tides: 02:15 AM, 02:30 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ham Ness?
The mean spring range at Ham Ness is about 1.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ham Ness?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:02 AM and sets at 05:32 PM. The moon rises at 04:34 PM and sets at 02:33 AM.