West Wittering
West Wittering is a town on the south coast of England, in West Sussex, United Kingdom, with a population of 875.
Best window 17:00 – 19:00
Good (55) — best around 17:00–19:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Gusting 36 kn around 22:00.
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.
- Shore67
- Boat64
- Rock32
- Kayak28
- Spearfishing est.9
- Shore67
- Boat64
- Rock32
- Kayak28
- Spearfishing9est.
Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoAvoid 00:00–15:00, 18:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 84 | 78 | 79 | 67 | 61 | 5–12kn ENE | 0.28–0.58m ESE | 0.24m · 2.9s SE | 15.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 85 | 83 | 66 | 51 | 41 | 2–11kn NNE | 0.42–0.70m SE | 0.42m · 3.5s SE | 15.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 58 | 56 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 3–21kn WSW | 0.72–1.46m SW | 0.53m · 5.4s SW | 15.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 67 | 64 | 32 | 28 | 9 | 7–22kn SW | 0.64–1.58m SW | 0.58m · 5.9s SW | 15.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–28kn W | 0.94–2.16m SSW | 0.72m · 6.6s SSW | 15.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 66 | 58 | 26 | 15 | 7 | 7–25kn WSW | 0.66–2.48m SW | 0.32m · 6.4s SW | 15.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 61 | 60 | 31 | 27 | 10 | 6–16kn W | 0.62–2.06m WSW | 0.61m · 6.8s SW | 15.1° |
Nearby towns include East Wittering (1.9 km), Birdham (4.9 km), Hayling Island (5.1 km), South Hayling (5.8 km), Bosham (6.3 km) and Emsworth (8 km). Pilsey Island lies 2.3 km away. Tides are macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.93 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Pilsey Island — island, 2.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at West Wittering?
Our fishing score for West Wittering on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at West Wittering on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:45 AM, 10:04 PM. Low tides: 02:39 AM, 03:09 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at West Wittering?
The mean spring range at West Wittering is about 3.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at West Wittering?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:38 AM and sets at 05:57 PM. The moon rises at 04:23 PM and sets at 02:53 AM.