Olna Firth
Olna Firth is a bay 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 dawn or dusk light, a major solunar period, moving water.
- Feels like -1.8° 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 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.
- Shore24
- Boat41
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore24
- Boat41
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Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 00:00–03:00, 06:00–09:00, 12:00–00:00
- dawn or dusk light
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–20kn SSW | 1.08–1.12m SW | 0.91m · 9.6s W | 11.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–23kn SSE | 1.12–1.40m SSW | 0.98m · 10.8s WSW | 11.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–23kn SE | 1.12–1.36m S | 1.01m · 9.4s S | 11.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 24 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–27kn NE | 0.94–1.32m SSW | 0.89m · 8.2s SSE | 11.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 40 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–18kn S | 0.82–1.20m WNW | 0.77m · 8.7s SW | 11.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 17 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–31kn SSE | 0.90–1.52m SW | 0.90m · 9.7s W | 11.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–17kn NNW | 1.04–4.22m SW | 0.83m · 10.4s SSW | 11.3° |
Nearest town: Brae (4.1 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Hevden Ness Lighthouse (historical) — lighthouse, 2.8 km
- Linga — island, 2.6 km
- Free Church — church, 3.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Olna Firth?
Our fishing score for Olna Firth on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Olna Firth 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 Olna Firth?
The mean spring range at Olna Firth is about 1.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Olna Firth?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:03 AM and sets at 05:35 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 02:36 AM.