Cruden Bay
Cruden Bay is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom, with a population of 1,670.
Best window 08:00 – 10:00
Good (57) — best around 08:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like -0.4° 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 38 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.
- Shore45
- Boat43
- Rock36
- Kayak38
- Spearfishing est.25
- Shore45
- Boat43
- Rock36
- Kayak38
- Spearfishing25est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- 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 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 68 | 63 | 50 | 50 | 33 | 4–15kn S | 0.44–1.54m ESE | 0.54m · 6.0s E | 12.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–20kn SE | 1.66–2.64m SE | 1.07m · 6.2s E | 12.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–18kn SSE | 1.74–3.14m ESE | 2.16m · 7.1s ESE | 12.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 45 | 43 | 36 | 38 | 25 | 2–21kn W | 0.44–1.66m E | 0.80m · 6.2s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 65 | 57 | 54 | 42 | 33 | 0–20kn WNW | 0.38–1.36m ESE | 0.50m · 4.7s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 41 | 38 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7–31kn SW | 0.74–2.66m ESE | 0.89m · 6.0s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–33kn WSW | 0.78–3.06m WSW | 0.77m · 5.8s S | 12.3° |
Port Erroll lies 0.6 km away, with Hatton 4.2 km off and Boddam 7.3 km distant. Nearby features include the Bay of Cruden (2 km), Murdoch Head (4.8 km), Long Haven (5.5 km), and the island of The Donnons (1.2 km). Tides here are macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.23 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- The Donnons — island, 1.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Cruden Bay?
Our fishing score for Cruden Bay on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Cruden Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:25 AM, 11:20 PM. Low tides: 04:57 AM, 05:16 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Cruden Bay?
The mean spring range at Cruden Bay is about 3.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Cruden Bay?
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 02:45 AM.