Ogmore-by-Sea
Ogmore-by-Sea is a town on the Welsh coast in the Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom, with a population of 878.
Best window 09:00 – 10:00
Fair (53) — best around 09:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a light breeze.
- Gusting 32 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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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
- faces SW · wind onshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
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| 19 Mon | 63 | 62 | 48 | 50 | 31 | 4–11kn ENE | 0.42–0.80m E | 0.30m · 9.9s W | 15.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 56 | 83 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1–5kn NE | 0.66–0.78m WSW | 0.70m · 10.4s W | 15.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 39 | 50 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3–18kn W | 0.76–3.68m W | 0.97m · 10.0s W | 15.1° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–15kn WSW | 1.38–2.92m W | 1.62m · 8.0s WSW | 14.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–22kn NW | 1.24–3.66m W | 1.23m · 9.6s WSW | 14.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–25kn WSW | 2.10–4.86m WSW | 1.11m · 8.3s W | 14.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–19kn W | 2.04–4.80m W | 1.16m · 9.4s WSW | 14.1° |
The town lies near Ewenny (4.6 km), Porthcawl (5.5 km), Wick (6.1 km) and Pyle (7.9 km), with Sandy Bay (4.8 km) and Rest Bay (7.4 km) nearby. Landmarks include Candlestone Castle (2.5 km) and Tythegston Court (4.3 km). Tides are macro, semidiurnal, with a spring range of 8.91 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Candlestone Castle — castle, 2.5 km
- Tythegston Court — tower, 4.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ogmore-by-Sea?
Our fishing score for Ogmore-by-Sea on October 22, 2026 is 53 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Ogmore-by-Sea on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:21 AM, 04:44 PM. Low tides: 10:23 AM, 10:51 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ogmore-by-Sea?
The mean spring range at Ogmore-by-Sea is about 8.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ogmore-by-Sea?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:50 AM and sets at 06:06 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 03:04 AM.