Hellier of Sheep-Pund
Hellier of Sheep-Pund is a bay on Shetland, in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 1.8 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
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 1.0° 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 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
- Boat34
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore12
- Boat34
- Rock0
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 4 h agoAvoid 00:00–09:00, 12:00–00:00
- dawn or dusk light
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 4 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 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–27kn SE | 1.10–2.14m SE | 1.25m · 6.4s SE | 11.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 77 | 74 | 64 | 49 | 39 | 5–20kn SSW | 0.44–1.28m SE | 0.47m · 5.8s ESE | 11.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 59 | 56 | 56 | 47 | 42 | 4–39kn SSE | 0.38–3.04m SSE | 0.46m · 6.9s ESE | 11.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–20kn NNE | 1.34–2.30m SSW | 0.80m · 8.1s SE | 11.8° |
Nearest town: Mid Yell (15 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Grassy Holm — island, 0.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Hellier of Sheep-Pund?
Our fishing score for Hellier of Sheep-Pund on October 22, 2026 is 64 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Hellier of Sheep-Pund on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:48 AM, 08:42 PM. Low tides: 02:28 AM, 02:43 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Hellier of Sheep-Pund?
The mean spring range at Hellier of Sheep-Pund is about 1.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Hellier of Sheep-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.