Wick of Skaw
Wick of Skaw 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 0.2° 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 47 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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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- dawn or dusk light
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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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 | 14–22kn SSW | 1.54–1.84m WSW | 1.10m · 9.2s W | 11.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–26kn SSE | 1.78–2.14m SSW | 1.10m · 9.7s W | 11.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21–27kn SE | 1.90–2.20m SE | 1.07m · 9.2s WSW | 11.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–25kn WNW | 1.36–2.06m SSW | 1.22m · 7.0s SSE | 11.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 11 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–21kn SSW | 1.08–1.66m WSW | 0.82m · 7.4s WSW | 11.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 16 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–36kn S | 1.06–2.66m SSW | 0.94m · 8.1s W | 11.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–31kn WSW | 1.84–2.90m S | 1.40m · 8.0s SSE | 11.7° |
Nearest town: Burrafirth (5.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Holm of Skaw — island, 1.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Wick of Skaw?
Our fishing score for Wick of Skaw on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Wick of Skaw on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:27 AM, 08:19 PM. Low tides: 01:43 AM, 01:58 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Wick of Skaw?
The mean spring range at Wick of Skaw is about 1.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Wick of Skaw?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:02 AM and sets at 05:31 PM. The moon rises at 04:34 PM and sets at 02:32 AM.