Wick of Gruting
Wick of Gruting 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 (63) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to dawn or dusk light, a major solunar period, moving water.
- Feels like 0.6° 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 49 kn around 00:00.
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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- Boat41
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Confidence: highUpdated about 12 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
- faces NNW · wind quartering onshore
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–23kn SSW | 0.96–1.18m S | 0.26m · 6.9s SE | 12.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–25kn SSE | 1.14–1.94m SSE | 0.34m · 7.7s ESE | 12.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21–30kn SE | 1.74–2.10m SE | 0.88m · 8.2s SE | 12.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 12 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–27kn W | 1.10–2.06m SE | 1.23m · 6.4s SE | 11.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 59 | 55 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 6–22kn SSW | 0.68–1.16m SE | 0.51m · 6.0s ESE | 11.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 53 | 53 | 21 | 18 | 5 | 6–40kn S | 0.66–2.74m SE | 0.59m · 6.0s ESE | 11.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–29kn WSW | 1.42–2.90m ESE | 1.39m · 7.5s ESE | 11.8° |
Nearest town: Mid Yell (14 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Il Holm — island, 3.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Wick of Gruting?
Our fishing score for Wick of Gruting on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Wick of Gruting on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:37 AM, 08:33 PM. Low tides: 02:18 AM, 02:33 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Wick of Gruting?
The mean spring range at Wick of Gruting is about 1.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Wick of Gruting?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:01 AM and sets at 05:32 PM. The moon rises at 04:34 PM and sets at 02:33 AM.