Whinnyfold
Whinnyfold is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom.
Best window 08:00 – 10:00
Good (58) — best around 08:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like -0.4° around 09:00.
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 35 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.
- Shore45
- Boat44
- Rock40
- Kayak40
- Spearfishing est.29
- Shore45
- Boat44
- Rock40
- Kayak40
- Spearfishing29est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
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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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- 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 | 68 | 63 | 50 | 50 | 33 | 4–15kn S | 0.44–1.54m ESE | 0.54m · 6.0s E | 12.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–20kn SE | 1.66–2.64m SE | 1.07m · 6.2s E | 12.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–18kn SSE | 1.74–3.14m ESE | 2.16m · 7.1s ESE | 12.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 45 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 29 | 2–20kn W | 0.42–1.70m ENE | 0.77m · 6.1s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 66 | 59 | 58 | 51 | 45 | 1–14kn NNW | 0.30–1.02m ESE | 0.48m · 4.4s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 27 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–30kn SSW | 0.94–2.98m SE | 1.06m · 5.7s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–36kn W | 1.08–2.66m SW | 0.90m · 6.0s S | 12.3° |
The nearest listed places are the Bay of Cruden, 1.4 km away, Port Erroll at 3 km and Cruden Bay at 3.2 km. Further along are Hatton at 5.3 km, Collieston at 6.3 km and Longhaven at 7.3 km. The Donnons, an island, lies 3 km away. The tide is semidiurnal with a large tidal range, and the spring range is 3.25 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- The Donnons — island, 3.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Whinnyfold?
Our fishing score for Whinnyfold on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Whinnyfold on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:28 AM, 11:23 PM. Low tides: 04:59 AM, 05:18 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Whinnyfold?
The mean spring range at Whinnyfold is about 3.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Whinnyfold?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:56 AM and sets at 05:46 PM. The moon rises at 04:34 PM and sets at 02:45 AM.