Collieston
Collieston is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom.
Best window 08:00 – 10:00
Good (58) — best around 08:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like -0.6° 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 39 kn around 10:00.
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
- Boat43
- Rock43
- Kayak24
- Spearfishing est.27
- Shore48
- Boat43
- Rock43
- Kayak24
- Spearfishing27est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 8 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- faces SE · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 8 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 70 | 70 | 54 | 53 | 35 | 3–19kn SSW | 0.44–1.54m ESE | 0.54m · 6.0s E | 12.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–24kn SE | 1.66–2.64m SE | 1.07m · 6.2s E | 12.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–24kn SSE | 1.64–2.80m ESE | 1.82m · 6.6s ESE | 12.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 48 | 43 | 43 | 24 | 27 | 4–28kn W | 0.44–1.56m E | 0.79m · 6.2s ESE | 12.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 65 | 60 | 60 | 52 | 42 | 5–25kn SSE | 0.38–1.36m ESE | 0.50m · 4.7s ESE | 12.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 42 | 32 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 9–33kn SW | 0.74–2.66m ESE | 0.89m · 6.0s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–33kn WSW | 0.78–3.06m WSW | 0.77m · 5.8s S | 12.5° |
Old Slains Castle (ruins) lies 1 km from Collieston, and Sands of Forvie Nature Reserve is 2.5 km away. Nearby coastal spots include Hackley Head (cape, 1.8 km), Hackley Bay (cove, 1.9 km), Inch Geck (island, 4.3 km), Newburgh Seals Beach (5.3 km) and the Bay of Cruden (7.7 km). The closest towns are Newburgh at 5.4 km and Whinnyfold at 6.3 km. The area has a large tidal range with two high and two low tides a day, and a spring range of 3.32 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Old Slains Castle — ruins, 1.0 km
- Sands of Forvie Nature Reserve — nature reserve, 2.5 km
- Inch Geck — island, 4.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Collieston?
Our fishing score for Collieston on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Collieston on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:33 AM, 11:28 PM. Low tides: 05:05 AM, 05:25 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Collieston?
The mean spring range at Collieston is about 3.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Collieston?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:56 AM and sets at 05:46 PM. The moon rises at 04:34 PM and sets at 02:46 AM.