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Swarbacks Head

Swarbacks Head is a cape 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.

63Good

Best window 09:00 – 11:00

Good (63) — best around ⁦09:00–11:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

  • Feels like ⁦0.8°⁩ around 19:00.
    Why we say thisApparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.
  • Gusting 39 kn around 19:00.
    Why we say thisGusts, 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 3 h ago
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Avoid ⁦00:00–00:00⁩

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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • dawn or dusk light
  • falling pressure
  • big swell
  • strong wind

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Tides

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Coefficient 55

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Which day to go

Updated about 3 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon530000012–17kn S1.76–1.90m W1.39m · 9.2s W11.8°
20 Tue550000014–18kn SSE1.88–2.22m WSW1.45m · 10.9s W11.8°
21 Wed54000009–17kn SE1.56–2.04m WSW1.19m · 10.3s W11.7°
22 Thu63000002–21kn NW1.42–2.04m W1.14m · 9.3s W11.7°
23 Fri61050003–8kn SSE1.30–1.70m W1.13m · 8.9s W11.6°
24 Sat65000002–27kn SSE1.42–2.44m WSW1.22m · 9.7s W11.7°
25 Sun66000005–17kn NE2.34–5.62m WSW1.03m · 11.2s SW11.6°

Nearest town: West Burrafirth (⁦5.8 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Vementry Island — island, ⁦0.0 km⁩
  • Murbie Stacks Light — lighthouse, ⁦2.0 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Swarbacks Head?

Our fishing score for Swarbacks Head on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Swarbacks Head 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 Swarbacks Head?

The mean spring range at Swarbacks Head is about ⁦1.6 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Swarbacks Head?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:03 AM and sets at 05:36 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 02:37 AM.