South Gavel
South Gavel is a coastal point 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 08:00 – 11:00
Good (59) — best around 08:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like -0.4° around 18:00.
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 47 kn around 16:00.
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 12 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces SSW · wind onshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
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- Gusts— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
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| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–22kn S | 2.30–3.10m WSW | 2.02m · 10.1s W | 12.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–26kn SSE | 3.12–4.00m SSW | 2.18m · 11.3s WNW | 12.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–24kn SE | 3.04–4.38m SE | 1.86m · 8.8s SSW | 12.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–32kn NNW | 2.42–3.42m WSW | 1.62m · 7.5s SSW | 12.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–15kn S | 1.78–2.28m W | 1.42m · 9.0s W | 12.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–42kn SSE | 1.86–4.40m SW | 1.90m · 9.4s W | 12.1° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21–47kn WSW | 3.20–7.34m WSW | 1.45m · 8.4s SSE | 12.0° |
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Fair Isle North Lighthouse — lighthouse, 2.2 km
- Fair Isle — island, 1.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at South Gavel?
Our fishing score for South Gavel on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at South Gavel on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:09 AM, 08:57 PM. Low tides: 02:31 AM, 02:41 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at South Gavel?
The mean spring range at South Gavel is about 1.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at South Gavel?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:01 AM and sets at 05:39 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 02:39 AM.