Loder Head

Loder Head is a coastal point on Shetland, in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about ⁦1.7 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

Good

Best window 08:00 – 11:00

Good (63) — best around ⁦08:00–11:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

Feels like ⁦0.4°⁩ 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 41 kn around 21:00.
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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Confidence: highUpdated about 5 h ago

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Why

a major solunar period
dawn or dusk light
falling pressure
faces ENE · wind onshore
big swell
strong wind

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Tides

High tideLow tideHourly fishing scoreMoon overhead or underfootMoonrise or moonsetDawn or dusk lightTide running

Coefficient 60

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Which day to go

Updated about 5 h ago

Day	Shore	Boat	Rock	Kayak	Spearfishing	Wind	Waves	Swell	Water
19 Mon	7	0	0	0	0	18–25kn SSW	1.04–1.32m SSW	0.42m · 7.8s SW	11.8°
20 Tue	0	0	0	0	0	21–28kn SSE	1.22–2.24m SSE	0.53m · 7.9s SSE	11.8°
21 Wed	0	0	0	0	0	19–28kn SE	2.02–2.60m SE	1.43m · 8.1s SE	11.9°
22 Thu	0	22	0	0	0	5–32kn ESE	1.24–2.08m SSE	1.32m · 6.4s SE	11.8°
23 Fri	81	77	50	36	17	6–19kn S	0.54–1.16m S	0.50m · 6.7s S	11.7°
24 Sat	61	58	54	50	34	2–34kn SSE	0.52–3.16m S	0.63m · 7.4s SSW	11.7°
25 Sun	0	0	0	0	0	2–15kn NW	1.76–2.72m SSW	1.06m · 8.6s S	11.7°

Nearest town: Lerwick (⁦5.4 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

Outer Score — island, ⁦3.0 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Loder Head?

Our fishing score for Loder Head on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Loder Head on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦09:13 AM, 09:05 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦02:49 AM, 03:03 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Loder Head?

The mean spring range at Loder Head is about ⁦1.7 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Loder Head?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:01 AM and sets at 05:34 PM. The moon rises at 04:34 PM and sets at 02:35 AM.