Wick of Breckon
Wick of Breckon is a bay on Shetland, in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 1.9 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 dawn or dusk light, a major solunar period, moving water.
- Feels like -0.2° around 20:00.
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 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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- Boat43
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Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 00:00–09:00, 15:00–00:00
- dawn or dusk light
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
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- Waves— m
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Which day to go
Updated about 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–23kn S | 1.32–1.60m W | 1.13m · 10.1s W | 12.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–26kn SSE | 1.42–1.90m WSW | 1.14m · 11.0s W | 12.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–26kn SE | 1.24–1.46m SSW | 0.89m · 10.0s W | 12.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 22 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–30kn SE | 0.90–1.50m W | 0.80m · 8.8s W | 11.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 23 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–23kn SSW | 0.90–1.32m W | 0.69m · 8.7s W | 11.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 23 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–31kn S | 0.90–1.60m WSW | 0.80m · 9.3s W | 11.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–32kn W | 1.06–3.14m WSW | 0.86m · 9.1s WSW | 11.8° |
Nearest town: Baltasound (9.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- The Vere — island, 2.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Wick of Breckon?
Our fishing score for Wick of Breckon on October 22, 2026 is 64 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Wick of Breckon on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 07:41 AM, 07:38 PM. Low tides: 01:26 AM, 01:38 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Wick of Breckon?
The mean spring range at Wick of Breckon is about 1.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Wick of Breckon?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:03 AM and sets at 05:33 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 02:34 AM.