Blackdog
Blackdog is a town in Aberdeenshire on the east coast of Scotland, United Kingdom.
Best window 08:00 – 11:00
Good (59) — 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 32 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.
- Shore49
- Boat48
- Rock44
- Kayak44
- Spearfishing est.38
- Shore49
- Boat48
- Rock44
- Kayak44
- Spearfishing38est.
Marginal
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 ESE · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 1 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 | 38 | 2–18kn W | 0.38–1.70m ESE | 0.74m · 6.1s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 61 | 52 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 1–13kn NNW | 0.26–0.96m ESE | 0.46m · 4.4s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 29 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–33kn SSW | 0.92–2.82m SE | 1.10m · 5.7s ESE | 12.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–38kn W | 0.90–2.38m SW | 0.79m · 5.5s S | 12.1° |
The nearest towns are Potterton (2.5 km), Dubford (2.8 km) and Balmedie (3.7 km). Nearby coastal spots include Aberdeen Beach (7 km), Aberdeen Bay (7.4 km) and Greyhope Bay (8.4 km). The tides are semidiurnal, with a large tidal range and a spring range of 3.4 m.
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Blackdog?
Our fishing score for Blackdog on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Blackdog on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:42 AM, 11:38 PM. Low tides: 05:13 AM, 05:33 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Blackdog?
The mean spring range at Blackdog is about 3.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Blackdog?
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.