Bowdun Head
Bowdun Head is a cape on the east coast of Scotland, in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.7 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
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 -1.5° around 05:00.
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 36 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
- Rock43
- Kayak39
- Spearfishing est.34
- Shore49
- Boat48
- Rock43
- Kayak39
- Spearfishing34est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
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 ENE · 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 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 68 | 71 | 49 | 41 | 34 | 1–14kn SSW | 0.40–1.52m E | 0.64m · 4.9s ESE | 12.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–18kn SE | 1.58–2.42m SE | 1.31m · 6.1s ESE | 12.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–15kn SSE | 1.54–2.92m ESE | 2.11m · 6.9s ESE | 12.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 49 | 48 | 43 | 39 | 34 | 3–19kn W | 0.36–1.52m ESE | 0.69m · 5.9s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 61 | 61 | 61 | 51 | 49 | 2–18kn NNW | 0.24–1.02m ESE | 0.50m · 4.5s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 33 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–28kn SW | 0.86–2.74m SE | 1.00m · 5.6s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–34kn W | 1.08–2.50m SW | 0.73m · 5.6s S | 12.4° |
Nearest town: Stonehaven (2.3 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Dunnottar Castle — ruins, 0.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Bowdun Head?
Our fishing score for Bowdun Head on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Bowdun Head on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:04 PM. Low tides: 05:31 AM, 05:50 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Bowdun Head?
The mean spring range at Bowdun Head is about 3.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Bowdun Head?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:56 AM and sets at 05:48 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 02:48 AM.