Ormer Tides

A list of all dates in 2026 that you can legally go ormering in Guernsey.

  • Gathering of ormers is permitted only on the day of each new or full moon, and the two days following, between 1 January and 30 April.
  • Ormers may not be taken between the hours of sunset and sunrise
  • It is an offence to take, land or possess ormers which are less than 8cm in breadth.

More info is on this document and general fishing guidance at gov.gg.