Point of Fethaland
Point of Fethaland is a coastal point on Shetland, in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 1.9 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 16:00 – 18:00
Good (63) — best around 16:00–18:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like -0.2° around 23:00.
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 44 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.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 00:00–09:00, 15:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
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| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–21kn S | 1.62–1.96m W | 1.53m · 10.2s W | 11.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17–27kn SSE | 1.52–2.28m WSW | 1.57m · 11.1s W | 11.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–26kn SE | 1.24–1.58m SW | 1.11m · 10.4s W | 11.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–29kn ENE | 1.10–1.74m W | 0.98m · 9.4s W | 11.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–17kn SSW | 1.12–1.46m W | 0.90m · 9.1s W | 11.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–37kn SSE | 1.16–1.64m WSW | 1.11m · 9.9s W | 11.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–43kn W | 1.04–3.48m W | 0.94m · 9.9s WSW | 11.6° |
Nearest town: Mid Yell (14 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Bark Stack — island, 0.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Point of Fethaland?
Our fishing score for Point of Fethaland on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Point of Fethaland on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 07:36 AM, 07:31 PM. Low tides: 01:17 AM, 01:30 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Point of Fethaland?
The mean spring range at Point of Fethaland is about 1.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Point of Fethaland?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:03 AM and sets at 05:34 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 02:35 AM.