Cairnbulg Point
Cairnbulg Point is a coastal point on the east coast of Scotland, in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.1 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 08:00 – 10:00
Good (55) — best around 08:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like -0.6° around 12:00.
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 48 kn around 07:00.
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.
- Shore26
- Boat38
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore26
- Boat38
- Rock0
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Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces N · wind onshore
- strong wind
- big swell
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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 | 56 | 52 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 10–22kn S | 0.62–1.42m E | 0.40m · 7.5s NE | 12.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–27kn SE | 1.44–2.34m SE | 0.62m · 6.3s E | 12.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–25kn SSE | 1.52–2.72m ESE | 1.62m · 7.2s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 26 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–34kn W | 0.92–2.10m N | 0.92m · 5.7s ENE | 12.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 59 | 57 | 27 | 23 | 8 | 2–26kn SE | 0.64–1.42m NE | 0.55m · 4.4s ENE | 12.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 25 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–44kn SW | 0.88–2.42m E | 0.75m · 6.0s ESE | 12.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28–50kn WSW | 2.00–3.84m WNW | 0.78m · 8.0s NE | 11.7° |
Nearest town: Inverallochy (0.7 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Cairnbulg Castle — ruins, 2.5 km
- Kinnaird Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, 4.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Cairnbulg Point?
Our fishing score for Cairnbulg Point on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Cairnbulg Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:37 AM, 10:31 PM. Low tides: 04:07 AM, 04:25 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Cairnbulg Point?
The mean spring range at Cairnbulg Point is about 3.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Cairnbulg Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:57 AM and sets at 05:45 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 02:45 AM.