Girdle Ness
Girdle Ness is a cape on the east coast of Scotland, in Aberdeen City, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.5 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
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 0.3° 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 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.
- Shore55
- Boat53
- Rock52
- Kayak48
- Spearfishing est.40
- Shore55
- Boat53
- Rock52
- Kayak48
- Spearfishing40est.
Go — Shore
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- faces ENE · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
- big swell
Tap a block for the reasons
Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
Show all rows
- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
Tap an hour to see the values
Which day to go
Updated about 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 70 | 74 | 53 | 42 | 37 | 2–19kn SSW | 0.42–1.60m E | 0.62m · 5.0s ESE | 12.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–24kn SE | 1.68–2.64m SE | 1.29m · 6.1s ESE | 12.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–23kn SSE | 1.74–3.16m ESE | 2.33m · 7.0s ESE | 12.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 55 | 53 | 52 | 48 | 40 | 2–24kn W | 0.40–1.70m ESE | 0.74m · 6.0s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 68 | 62 | 65 | 51 | 44 | 3–24kn ENE | 0.28–1.04m ESE | 0.48m · 4.5s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 26 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–44kn SW | 0.94–3.00m SE | 1.09m · 5.8s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26–44kn W | 1.00–2.66m SW | 0.82m · 5.4s S | 12.3° |
Nearest town: Aberdeen (3.2 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Girdle Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.2 km
- Girdle Ness DGPS-Transmitter — tower, 0.2 km
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum — museum, 3.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Girdle Ness?
Our fishing score for Girdle Ness on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Girdle Ness on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:50 AM, 11:45 PM. Low tides: 05:18 AM, 05:38 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Girdle Ness?
The mean spring range at Girdle Ness is about 3.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Girdle Ness?
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.