Sandhaven
Sandhaven is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom, with a population of 820.
Best window 17:00 – 18:00
Good (61) — best around 17:00–18:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 0.6° 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 42 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.
- Shore29
- Boat47
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore29
- Boat47
- Rock0
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Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 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
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 74 | 64 | 40 | 28 | 10 | 5–13kn SSE | 0.50–0.80m E | 0.39m · 8.0s NE | 12.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 36 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 11–18kn SE | 0.76–1.50m ESE | 0.52m · 5.9s E | 12.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 23 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–14kn SE | 0.98–1.62m E | 1.24m · 6.8s E | 12.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 29 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–24kn W | 0.92–2.04m NNW | 0.76m · 5.9s ENE | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 66 | 65 | 61 | 54 | 48 | 4–12kn ESE | 0.36–1.00m N | 0.41m · 4.5s N | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 52 | 47 | 49 | 43 | 36 | 5–39kn SSW | 0.44–1.52m ESE | 0.39m · 4.5s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24–47kn W | 1.10–3.42m W | 0.46m · 7.3s N | 12.3° |
Sandhaven lies near Fraserburgh (2.9 km) and Rosehearty (3 km), with Kinnaird Head 3.5 km away and Fraserburgh Bay 6 km distant. Nearby landmarks include the ruins of Castle of Pitsligo and Kinnaird Head Lighthouse, both 3.5 km off, with Quarry Head at 6.3 km and Cairnbulg Point at 7.5 km. Tides here are meso, semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3 metres.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Castle of Pitsligo — ruins, 3.5 km
- Kinnaird Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, 3.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Sandhaven?
Our fishing score for Sandhaven on October 22, 2026 is 61 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Sandhaven on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:26 AM, 10:21 PM. Low tides: 03:59 AM, 04:17 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Sandhaven?
The mean spring range at Sandhaven is about 3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Sandhaven?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:58 AM and sets at 05:46 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 02:46 AM.