Souter Head
Souter Head 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 32 kn around 09:00.
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.
- Shore47
- Boat46
- Rock41
- Kayak37
- Spearfishing est.28
- Shore47
- Boat46
- Rock41
- Kayak37
- Spearfishing28est.
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 E · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
- likely murky water
Tap a block for the reasons
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 11 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 | 47 | 46 | 41 | 37 | 28 | 3–18kn W | 0.44–1.64m ESE | 0.78m · 6.1s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 64 | 56 | 50 | 48 | 42 | 2–20kn W | 0.34–1.30m ESE | 0.52m · 4.7s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 45 | 41 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 5–24kn SW | 0.72–2.74m ESE | 0.90m · 5.9s ESE | 12.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–27kn W | 0.66–2.88m SW | 0.76m · 5.6s S | 12.1° |
Nearest town: Cove (1.0 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Redmoss Mediumwave Transmitter ( 1449 kHz) — tower, 2.3 km
- Girdle Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse, 4.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Souter Head?
Our fishing score for Souter Head on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Souter Head 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 Souter Head?
The mean spring range at Souter Head is about 3.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Souter Head?
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.