Long Haven
Long Haven is a bay 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 (59) — best around 08:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like 1.3° around 11:00.
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 34 kn around 11:00.
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.
- Shore46
- Boat42
- Rock37
- Kayak18
- Spearfishing est.15
- Shore46
- Boat42
- Rock37
- Kayak18
- Spearfishing15est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- faces E · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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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 | 69 | 60 | 47 | 44 | 19 | 4–14kn S | 0.50–1.56m E | 0.49m · 6.3s ENE | 12.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–19kn SE | 1.66–2.62m SE | 0.87m · 6.4s E | 12.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–17kn SSE | 1.72–3.08m ESE | 1.97m · 7.1s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 46 | 42 | 37 | 18 | 15 | 3–18kn W | 0.50–1.64m ENE | 0.83m · 6.1s E | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 64 | 56 | 45 | 42 | 25 | 3–25kn WSW | 0.46–1.44m ESE | 0.53m · 4.7s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 34 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–44kn SW | 0.76–2.74m ESE | 0.86m · 5.9s E | 12.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27–42kn WSW | 1.00–3.28m WSW | 0.81m · 6.1s S | 12.3° |
Nearest town: Longhaven (1.3 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Buchan Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse, 2.3 km
- Dundonnie — island, 1.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Long Haven?
Our fishing score for Long Haven on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Long Haven on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:22 AM, 11:16 PM. Low tides: 04:53 AM, 05:12 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Long Haven?
The mean spring range at Long Haven is about 3.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Long Haven?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:56 AM and sets at 05:45 PM. The moon rises at 04:34 PM and sets at 02:45 AM.