West Voe of Sumburgh
West Voe of Sumburgh is a bay on Shetland, in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 1.1 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 -1.0° 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 44 kn around 18:00.
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 0 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces E · wind quartering offshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
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| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–21kn S | 2.52–3.14m WSW | 2.20m · 9.4s W | 12.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–25kn SSE | 3.14–3.78m SSW | 2.24m · 10.8s W | 12.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–26kn SE | 3.04–4.20m SSE | 1.93m · 9.3s SSW | 12.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–28kn NNW | 2.40–3.48m SW | 1.73m · 8.0s S | 11.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–16kn S | 1.74–2.60m W | 1.57m · 8.4s W | 11.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–40kn SSE | 1.90–4.68m SW | 1.87m · 9.4s W | 11.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–22kn NE | 4.36–8.04m WSW | 1.34m · 9.4s S | 11.8° |
Nearest town: Sumburgh (1.0 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Sumburgh Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, 1.3 km
- Sumburgh Head DGPS-Transmitter — tower, 1.3 km
- Horse Island — island, 1.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at West Voe of Sumburgh?
Our fishing score for West Voe of Sumburgh on October 22, 2026 is 61 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at West Voe of Sumburgh on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:30 AM, 09:16 PM. Low tides: 02:23 AM, 02:25 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at West Voe of Sumburgh?
The mean spring range at West Voe of Sumburgh is about 1.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at West Voe of Sumburgh?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:01 AM and sets at 05:36 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 02:37 AM.