South Head
South Head 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 09:00 – 11:00
Good (64) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like -0.3° around 19:00.
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 45 kn around 19:00.
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 agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces W · wind quartering offshore
- 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
- Period— s
- 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 | 19–24kn S | 3.02–3.70m W | 2.98m · 10.0s W | 11.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–26kn SSE | 2.74–4.00m WSW | 2.89m · 11.0s W | 11.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–23kn SE | 2.10–2.86m WSW | 2.05m · 10.5s W | 11.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–32kn NNE | 2.08–2.64m W | 1.87m · 9.5s W | 11.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–19kn SSW | 1.94–2.24m W | 1.82m · 9.3s W | 11.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–27kn SSE | 2.14–2.76m WSW | 2.19m · 9.8s W | 11.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–28kn W | 1.92–6.22m W | 2.23m · 10.2s WSW | 11.7° |
Nearest town: Hillswick (7.7 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Little Ossa — island, 2.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at South Head?
Our fishing score for South Head on October 22, 2026 is 64 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at South Head on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 07:19 AM, 07:15 PM. Low tides: 01:04 AM, 01:13 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at South Head?
The mean spring range at South Head is about 1.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at South Head?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:04 AM and sets at 05:35 PM. The moon rises at 04:37 PM and sets at 02:36 AM.