Dubford
Dubford is a small town on the east coast of Scotland, in Aberdeen City, United Kingdom, with a population of around 1,000.
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 33 kn around 10:00.
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.
- Shore49
- Boat48
- Rock44
- Kayak44
- Spearfishing est.33
- Shore49
- Boat48
- Rock44
- Kayak44
- Spearfishing33est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- faces ESE · wind quartering offshore
- 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 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 72 | 73 | 58 | 57 | 48 | 3–14kn SSW | 0.40–1.52m ESE | 0.61m · 5.0s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–18kn SE | 1.60–2.58m SE | 1.39m · 6.2s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–17kn SSE | 1.74–3.12m ESE | 2.37m · 6.9s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 49 | 48 | 44 | 44 | 33 | 2–18kn W | 0.40–1.64m ESE | 0.78m · 6.1s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 66 | 57 | 52 | 51 | 43 | 1–21kn WNW | 0.32–1.18m ESE | 0.51m · 4.7s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 42 | 32 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 9–33kn SW | 0.70–2.58m ESE | 0.92m · 5.9s ESE | 12.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–33kn WSW | 0.60–2.66m WSW | 0.74m · 5.7s S | 12.1° |
Dubford sits near Potterton (2.9 km) and Balmedie (5.5 km), with Aberdeen 6.8 km away. Aberdeen Beach lies 5.9 km off, bordering Aberdeen Bay (6.5 km), with Greyhope Bay a further 7.7 km distant. Stewart Park is 4.6 km from the town. The tide here is macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.44 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Stewart Park — park, 4.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Dubford?
Our fishing score for Dubford on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Dubford on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:46 AM, 11:41 PM. Low tides: 05:16 AM, 05:36 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Dubford?
The mean spring range at Dubford is about 3.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Dubford?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:57 AM and sets at 05:47 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 02:47 AM.