Kinnaird Head
Kinnaird Head is a cape on the east coast of Scotland, in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 07:00 – 10:00
Good (56) — best around 07:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 0.3° around 23:00.
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 40 kn around 09:00.
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.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces NNE · wind onshore
- strong wind
- big swell
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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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Which day to go
Updated about 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 52 | 52 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6–13kn S | 0.68–1.42m E | 0.47m · 7.2s NE | 12.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–19kn SE | 1.40–2.58m ESE | 0.66m · 6.4s E | 12.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–16kn SSE | 1.70–2.96m ESE | 2.04m · 7.3s E | 12.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–23kn W | 1.42–2.64m NNW | 1.09m · 6.2s ENE | 12.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 60 | 54 | 44 | 25 | 30 | 2–13kn SE | 0.52–1.30m N | 0.54m · 4.4s NNE | 12.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 38 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5–41kn SSW | 0.78–2.64m ESE | 0.76m · 5.4s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29–47kn W | 1.68–4.64m W | 0.60m · 7.7s NNE | 12.6° |
Also known as
An Ceann Àrd
Nearest town: Fraserburgh (1.5 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Kinnaird Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.1 km
- Cairnbulg Castle — ruins, 4.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Kinnaird Head?
Our fishing score for Kinnaird Head on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Kinnaird Head on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:28 AM, 10:24 PM. Low tides: 04:00 AM, 04:18 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Kinnaird Head?
The mean spring range at Kinnaird Head is about 3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Kinnaird Head?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:58 AM and sets at 05:45 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 02:45 AM.