Heill Head
Heill Head is a cape 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 09:00 – 11:00
Good (63) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 1.4° 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 39 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 10 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–17kn S | 1.76–1.90m W | 1.39m · 9.2s W | 11.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–18kn SSE | 1.88–2.22m WSW | 1.45m · 10.9s W | 11.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–17kn SE | 1.56–2.04m WSW | 1.19m · 10.3s W | 11.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–21kn N | 1.44–1.88m W | 1.13m · 9.4s W | 11.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–10kn S | 1.34–1.56m W | 1.14m · 9.0s W | 11.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–31kn SSE | 1.40–2.26m WSW | 1.41m · 9.3s W | 11.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–32kn W | 1.72–4.00m W | 1.31m · 9.7s WSW | 11.6° |
Nearest town: West Burrafirth (5.2 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Vementry Island — island, 0.9 km
- Murbie Stacks Light — lighthouse, 2.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Heill Head?
Our fishing score for Heill Head on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Heill Head on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 07:14 AM, 07:09 PM. Low tides: 01:01 AM, 01:08 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Heill Head?
The mean spring range at Heill Head is about 1.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Heill Head?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:03 AM and sets at 05:36 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 02:37 AM.