Ness of Copister
Ness of Copister is a cape 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.
Best window 16:00 – 18:00
Good (62) — best around 16:00–18:00, thanks to dawn or dusk light, a major solunar period, falling pressure.
- Feels like -0.1° 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 41 kn around 20:00.
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.
- Shore42
- Boat54
- Rock27
- Kayak31
- Spearfishing est.19
- Shore42
- Boat54
- Rock27
- Kayak31
- Spearfishing19est.
Marginal — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoAvoid 00:00–09:00, 12:00–00:00
- dawn or dusk light
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- strong wind
- heavy rain
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 38 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–21kn SSW | 0.68–0.90m SW | 0.37m · 9.6s W | 11.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17–26kn SSE | 0.84–1.20m SSE | 0.40m · 10.3s W | 11.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–25kn SE | 1.06–1.24m SE | 0.66m · 8.0s SE | 11.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 42 | 54 | 27 | 31 | 19 | 4–27kn NW | 0.58–1.10m SSE | 0.61m · 6.3s ESE | 11.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 72 | 63 | 61 | 44 | 43 | 5–18kn SSW | 0.40–0.96m WNW | 0.33m · 6.9s WNW | 11.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 58 | 55 | 48 | 43 | 31 | 4–37kn SSE | 0.38–1.70m SSW | 0.44m · 9.4s W | 11.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 40 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–18kn N | 0.82–1.78m SW | 0.43m · 9.9s S | 11.5° |
Nearest town: Burravoe (3.5 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Orfasay — island, 0.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ness of Copister?
Our fishing score for Ness of Copister on October 22, 2026 is 62 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ness of Copister on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:45 AM, 08:43 PM. Low tides: 02:25 AM, 02:35 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ness of Copister?
The mean spring range at Ness of Copister is about 1.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ness of Copister?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:02 AM and sets at 05:34 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 02:35 AM.