Taing of Ham
Taing of Ham is a coastal point 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.
Best window 07:00 – 11:00
Good (61) — best around 07:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 0.0° around 22:00.
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 40 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 6 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 6 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–24kn SSW | 1.24–1.46m SW | 0.78m · 9.1s W | 11.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21–27kn SSE | 1.44–2.24m SSE | 0.85m · 8.9s SW | 11.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–28kn SE | 1.98–2.60m SE | 1.80m · 7.8s SE | 11.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–28kn E | 1.40–2.04m S | 1.27m · 6.3s SE | 11.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 52 | 66 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6–17kn S | 0.78–1.30m WSW | 0.65m · 8.1s WSW | 11.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 45 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–35kn SSE | 0.78–2.98m SSW | 0.83m · 8.9s WSW | 11.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–18kn NW | 1.86–3.48m SW | 0.96m · 9.3s SSW | 11.7° |
Nearest town: Lerwick (1.8 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Bressay Lighthouse — lighthouse, 2.2 km
- Holm of Mel — island, 1.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Taing of Ham?
Our fishing score for Taing of Ham on October 22, 2026 is 61 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Taing of Ham on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:22 AM, 09:13 PM. Low tides: 02:55 AM, 03:08 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Taing of Ham?
The mean spring range at Taing of Ham is about 1.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Taing of Ham?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:01 AM and sets at 05:35 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 02:36 AM.