Cove
Cove is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in Aberdeen City, United Kingdom, with a population of 7,060.
Best window 08:00 – 11:00
Good (58) — best around 08:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like -0.4° around 08:00.
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 31 kn around 08:00.
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.
- Shore50
- Boat48
- Rock44
- Kayak42
- Spearfishing est.35
- Shore50
- Boat48
- Rock44
- Kayak42
- Spearfishing35est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 5 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- faces SE · wind offshore
- strong wind
- wind blowing offshore
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 5 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 68 | 70 | 47 | 39 | 34 | 3–15kn SSW | 0.42–1.60m E | 0.62m · 5.0s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–18kn SE | 1.68–2.64m SE | 1.29m · 6.1s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–16kn SSE | 1.74–3.16m ESE | 2.33m · 7.0s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 50 | 48 | 44 | 42 | 35 | 3–18kn W | 0.40–1.70m ESE | 0.74m · 6.0s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 64 | 62 | 62 | 50 | 48 | 2–15kn NNW | 0.28–1.04m ESE | 0.48m · 4.5s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 24 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–25kn SSW | 0.94–3.00m SE | 1.09m · 5.8s ESE | 12.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–32kn W | 1.00–2.66m SW | 0.82m · 5.4s S | 12.1° |
Nearby coastal features include Souter Head (1 km), Hare Ness (1.8 km), Findon Ness (3.7 km), Earnsheugh Bay (3.7 km), Greg Ness (3.8 km) and Nigg Bay (4.2 km). Landmarks in the area are the Redmoss Mediumwave Transmitter (1.6 km) and Girdle Ness Lighthouse (4.8 km). The tide here is macro-tidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.49 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Redmoss Mediumwave Transmitter ( 1449 kHz) — tower, 1.6 km
- Girdle Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse, 4.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Cove?
Our fishing score for Cove on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Cove on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:53 AM, 11:49 PM. Low tides: 05:22 AM, 05:41 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Cove?
The mean spring range at Cove is about 3.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Cove?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:56 AM and sets at 05:47 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 02:47 AM.