Newburgh
Newburgh is a town on the east coast of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with a population of 1,470.
Best window 08:00 – 11:00
Good (59) — best around 08:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like -0.3° around 08:00.
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 33 kn around 08:00.
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.
- Shore48
- Boat47
- Rock45
- Kayak39
- Spearfishing est.36
- Shore48
- Boat47
- Rock45
- Kayak39
- Spearfishing36est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 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
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Period— s
- Current— kn
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- Feels like— °
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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 | 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 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 39 | 36 | 4–20kn W | 0.34–1.64m ESE | 0.76m · 6.1s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 63 | 54 | 60 | 47 | 39 | 2–16kn NNW | 0.22–0.90m ESE | 0.44m · 4.3s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 33 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–33kn SSW | 0.88–2.60m SE | 1.08m · 5.7s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–38kn W | 0.80–2.12m SW | 0.73m · 5.6s S | 12.4° |
Newburgh Seals Beach lies 1.2 km away, with Hackley Bay 3.6 km and Hackley Head 3.7 km further along the coast. Nearby landmarks include Inch Geck (2.7 km) and the Sands of Forvie Nature Reserve (2.9 km). The towns of Balmedie (8.1 km), Potterton (10.8 km) and Hatton (12.8 km) are also within range. Tides here are macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.35 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Inch Geck — island, 2.7 km
- Sands of Forvie Nature Reserve — nature reserve, 2.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Newburgh?
Our fishing score for Newburgh on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Newburgh on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:37 AM, 11:32 PM. Low tides: 05:09 AM, 05:28 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Newburgh?
The mean spring range at Newburgh is about 3.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Newburgh?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:57 AM and sets at 05:46 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 02:46 AM.