Carnoustie
Carnoustie is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in Angus, United Kingdom, with a population of 11,310.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (58) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like 1.1° 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.
- Shore51
- Boat48
- Rock47
- Kayak44
- Spearfishing est.38
- Shore51
- Boat48
- Rock47
- Kayak44
- Spearfishing38est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- faces SSE · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 65 | 67 | 54 | 52 | 48 | 1–16kn N | 0.40–1.32m E | 0.59m · 5.2s E | 11.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–19kn SE | 1.36–2.26m ESE | 1.38m · 5.9s E | 11.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–16kn SSE | 1.36–2.70m E | 2.02m · 6.9s E | 11.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 51 | 48 | 47 | 44 | 38 | 3–17kn W | 0.24–1.30m E | 0.68m · 6.1s E | 11.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 65 | 60 | 61 | 56 | 50 | 2–22kn NNW | 0.18–0.88m E | 0.42m · 4.2s ESE | 11.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 42 | 33 | 38 | 15 | 24 | 9–31kn SW | 0.48–1.64m ESE | 0.60m · 5.4s ESE | 11.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26–35kn WSW | 0.48–1.40m WSW | 0.27m · 6.4s SE | 11.0° |
Nearby features include West Haven, a cove 0.4 km away, and Buddon Ness, a cape 4 km away. Gaa Sand island lies 4 km out, with the ruins of a former military base 4.3 km away and Barry Lighthouse 4.6 km away. The towns of Monifieth (7.2 km) and Arbroath (9.9 km) are within range, along with the coastal points of Tentsmuir Point (9 km) and Whiting Ness (11.2 km). Tides here are macro-tidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 4.29 metres.
Also known as
Càrn Fheusda, Cárn Fheusta
Places covered by this forecast
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Former Military Base — ruins, 4.3 km
- Barry Lighthouse — lighthouse, 4.6 km
- Gaa Sand — island, 4.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Carnoustie?
Our fishing score for Carnoustie on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Carnoustie on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:33 PM. Low tides: 05:59 AM, 06:19 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Carnoustie?
The mean spring range at Carnoustie is about 4.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Carnoustie?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:57 AM and sets at 05:51 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 02:51 AM.