Puriton
Puriton is a town on the North Devon coast in Somerset, United Kingdom, with a population of 1,968.
Best window 09:00 – 10:00
Fair (52) — best around 09:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a light breeze.
- Gusting 33 kn around 23:00.
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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Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–15:00, 18:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 77 | 72 | 74 | 63 | 57 | 3–10kn ENE | 0.26–0.48m NNE | 0.17m · 7.7s W | 14.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 81 | 79 | 76 | 76 | 55 | 1–9kn NNW | 0.26–0.42m W | 0.34m · 10.5s W | 14.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 70 | 72 | 55 | 68 | 30 | 6kn ESE | 0.36–2.60m W | 0.68m · 8.7s W | 14.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 27 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–18kn SSW | 0.78–1.94m W | 0.96m · 7.1s W | 14.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 24 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11–32kn NW | 0.52–2.80m W | 0.63m · 9.2s W | 14.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 9 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–31kn SW | 1.12–2.78m W | 0.76m · 7.4s W | 13.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–31kn W | 1.10–2.92m W | 0.84m · 9.2s W | 13.8° |
Nearby towns include Pawlett (2.4 km), Huntspill (4.2 km), East Huntspill (4.3 km), Highbridge (5.3 km) and Burnham-on-Sea (7.9 km), with the coastal point of Stert Point 6.5 km away. Chisley Mount, a castle, lies 1.2 km from the town. Tides here are macro-tidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 10.3 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Chisley Mount — castle, 1.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Puriton?
Our fishing score for Puriton on October 22, 2026 is 52 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Puriton on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 05:08 AM, 05:25 PM. Low tides: 10:13 AM, 10:47 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Puriton?
The mean spring range at Puriton is about 10.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Puriton?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:47 AM and sets at 06:04 PM. The moon rises at 04:32 PM and sets at 03:02 AM.