Hackley Head
Hackley Head is a cape on the east coast of Scotland, in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.3 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 08:00 – 11:00
Good (58) — best around 08:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like -0.3° 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 35 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.
- Shore47
- Boat46
- Rock44
- Kayak29
- Spearfishing est.35
- Shore47
- Boat46
- Rock44
- Kayak29
- Spearfishing35est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Spearfishing
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
- faces ESE · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
- likely murky water
Tap a block for the reasons
Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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- 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 | 73 | 70 | 63 | 60 | 50 | 2–17kn SSW | 0.34–1.44m ESE | 0.56m · 5.0s ESE | 12.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17–22kn SE | 1.52–2.46m SE | 1.38m · 6.1s ESE | 12.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–20kn SSE | 1.64–2.92m ESE | 2.29m · 6.9s ESE | 12.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 47 | 46 | 44 | 29 | 35 | 4–22kn W | 0.36–1.56m ESE | 0.79m · 6.1s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 65 | 55 | 60 | 46 | 40 | 1–22kn WNW | 0.26–1.06m ESE | 0.47m · 4.5s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 43 | 32 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 9–33kn SW | 0.64–2.34m SE | 0.89m · 6.0s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–33kn WSW | 0.54–2.40m WSW | 0.69m · 5.7s S | 12.4° |
Nearest town: Collieston (1.8 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Sands of Forvie Nature Reserve — nature reserve, 1.0 km
- Old Slains Castle — ruins, 2.7 km
- Inch Geck — island, 3.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Hackley Head?
Our fishing score for Hackley Head on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Hackley Head 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 Hackley Head?
The mean spring range at Hackley Head is about 3.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Hackley Head?
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.