Balmedie
Balmedie is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom, with a population of 2,520.
Best window 08:00 – 11:00
Good (60) — best around 08:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like -0.1° 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.
- Shore47
- Boat46
- Rock45
- Kayak33
- Spearfishing est.43
- Shore47
- Boat46
- Rock45
- Kayak33
- Spearfishing43est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Spearfishing
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 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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- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 71 | 69 | 61 | 58 | 55 | 4–14kn S | 0.34–1.44m ESE | 0.56m · 5.0s ESE | 12.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–19kn SE | 1.52–2.46m SE | 1.38m · 6.1s ESE | 12.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–16kn SSE | 1.64–2.92m ESE | 2.29m · 6.9s ESE | 12.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 47 | 46 | 45 | 33 | 43 | 3–18kn W | 0.34–1.64m ESE | 0.76m · 6.1s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 66 | 62 | 64 | 55 | 51 | 1–15kn NW | 0.22–0.90m ESE | 0.44m · 4.3s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 33 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–33kn SSW | 0.88–2.60m SE | 1.08m · 5.7s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–38kn W | 0.80–2.12m SW | 0.73m · 5.6s S | 12.4° |
Nearby settlements include Potterton (2.8 km) and Dubford (5.5 km), with Newburgh (8.1 km) further along the coast. Fishing spots and beaches in the area include Newburgh Seals Beach (7.9 km) and Aberdeen Beach (10.7 km), with Aberdeen Bay 11.1 km away. The tide here is macro-tidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.4 m.
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Balmedie?
Our fishing score for Balmedie on October 22, 2026 is 60 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Balmedie on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:42 AM, 11:37 PM. Low tides: 05:13 AM, 05:32 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Balmedie?
The mean spring range at Balmedie is about 3.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Balmedie?
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 02:46 AM.