Boddam
Boddam is a town on the east coast of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with a population of 1,290.
Best window 07:00 – 10:00
Good (58) — best around 07:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like 0.8° around 10:00.
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 31 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.
- Shore48
- Boat46
- Rock40
- Kayak34
- Spearfishing est.15
- Shore48
- Boat46
- Rock40
- Kayak34
- Spearfishing15est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, or Rock
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 offshore
- strong wind
- wind blowing offshore
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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 | 69 | 60 | 35 | 44 | 19 | 4–14kn S | 0.50–1.56m E | 0.49m · 6.3s ENE | 12.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–19kn SE | 1.66–2.62m SE | 0.87m · 6.4s E | 12.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–17kn SSE | 1.72–3.08m ESE | 1.97m · 7.1s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 48 | 46 | 40 | 34 | 15 | 3–17kn W | 0.50–1.70m NE | 0.81m · 6.1s E | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 65 | 56 | 56 | 47 | 35 | 1–12kn N | 0.38–1.04m E | 0.51m · 4.3s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 26 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–41kn SSW | 0.94–3.06m SE | 1.03m · 5.6s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29–48kn W | 1.22–2.76m SW | 0.99m · 6.2s S | 12.3° |
The town sits near Buchan Ness, a coastal point 0.5 km away, with Buchan Ness Lighthouse 0.3 km off and the island of Meikle Mackie 0.6 km away. Nearby bays include Sandford Bay (1.5 km) and Long Haven (2.3 km), with Murdoch Head 2.6 km distant. Peterhead Bay and South Harbour lie 3.1 km and 3.6 km away respectively. Tides here are macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.13 m.
Places covered by this forecast
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Buchan Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.3 km
- Meikle Mackie — island, 0.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Boddam?
Our fishing score for Boddam on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Boddam on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:18 AM, 11:12 PM. Low tides: 04:47 AM, 05:07 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Boddam?
The mean spring range at Boddam is about 3.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Boddam?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:56 AM and sets at 05:45 PM. The moon rises at 04:34 PM and sets at 02:45 AM.