South Wick
South Wick is a bay on Shetland, in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 1.8 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (65) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like -1.1° 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 45 kn around 21:00.
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 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces NW · wind quartering offshore
- 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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- 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 |
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| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–19kn SSW | 2.04–2.46m W | 1.96m · 10.2s W | 11.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–22kn SSE | 1.80–2.76m W | 1.98m · 11.0s W | 11.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–22kn SE | 1.46–1.90m WSW | 1.40m · 10.5s W | 11.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–30kn ESE | 1.38–2.12m W | 1.24m · 9.6s W | 11.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–24kn S | 1.40–1.90m W | 1.19m · 9.5s W | 11.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–36kn SSE | 1.46–2.04m WSW | 1.41m · 10.0s W | 11.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–24kn N | 1.50–5.20m WSW | 1.16m · 11.2s WSW | 11.6° |
Nearest town: Hillswick (14 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Uyea Island — island, 1.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at South Wick?
Our fishing score for South Wick on October 22, 2026 is 65 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at South Wick on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 07:24 AM, 07:21 PM. Low tides: 01:08 AM, 01:18 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at South Wick?
The mean spring range at South Wick is about 1.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at South Wick?
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.