Longhaven
Longhaven is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom.
Best window 08:00 – 10:00
Good (56) — best around 08:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like 0.1° around 07:00.
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 37 kn around 07:00.
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.
- Shore50
- Boat46
- Rock34
- Kayak24
- Spearfishing est.18
- Shore50
- Boat46
- Rock34
- Kayak24
- Spearfishing18est.
Marginal — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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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 | 69 | 69 | 37 | 47 | 20 | 6–21kn S | 0.50–1.56m E | 0.49m · 6.3s ENE | 12.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–24kn SE | 1.66–2.62m SE | 0.87m · 6.4s E | 12.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–24kn SSE | 1.72–3.08m ESE | 1.97m · 7.1s ESE | 12.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 50 | 46 | 34 | 24 | 18 | 4–27kn W | 0.50–1.64m ENE | 0.83m · 6.1s E | 12.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 62 | 58 | 56 | 48 | 28 | 3–28kn ESE | 0.46–1.44m ESE | 0.53m · 4.7s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 27 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–44kn SW | 0.76–2.74m ESE | 0.86m · 5.9s E | 12.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26–42kn WSW | 1.00–3.28m WSW | 0.81m · 6.1s S | 12.4° |
Murdoch Head, a cape, lies 0.4 km away, and Long Haven bay is 1.3 km away. The island of Dundonnie is 2.1 km away. Boddam is the nearest town at 3 km, and Buchan Ness, a coastal point with Buchan Ness Lighthouse, is 3.1 km away. Sandford Bay is 4.2 km away and Cruden Bay town is 4.4 km away. The area has a large tidal range with two high and two low tides a day, and a spring range of 3.18 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Buchan Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse, 3.1 km
- Dundonnie — island, 2.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Longhaven?
Our fishing score for Longhaven on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Longhaven on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:21 AM, 11:15 PM. Low tides: 04:52 AM, 05:12 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Longhaven?
The mean spring range at Longhaven is about 3.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Longhaven?
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.