Red Head

Red Head is a cape on the east coast of Scotland, in Angus, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around ⁦4.1 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

Good

Best window 09:00 – 11:00

Good (59) — best around ⁦09:00–11:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.

Feels like ⁦0.9°⁩ around 04:00.
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.

Shore52
Boat49
Rock46
Kayak41
Spearfishing est.36

Shore52
Boat49
Rock46
Kayak41
Spearfishing36est.

Marginal

Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h ago

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Best ⁦21:00–00:00⁩·Avoid ⁦00:00–18:00⁩

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Why

a major solunar period
moving water
dawn or dusk light
faces ESE · wind quartering offshore
strong wind
likely murky water

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Tides

High tideLow tideHourly fishing scoreMoon overhead or underfootMoonrise or moonsetDawn or dusk lightTide running

Coefficient 60

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Which day to go

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Day	Shore	Boat	Rock	Kayak	Spearfishing	Wind	Waves	Swell	Water
19 Mon	58	64	52	47	46	4–15kn WNW	0.40–1.50m E	0.72m · 5.1s E	12.6°
20 Tue	0	0	0	0	0	15–19kn SE	1.56–2.48m ESE	1.44m · 6.1s ESE	12.8°
21 Wed	0	1	0	0	0	2–17kn SSE	1.48–2.98m ESE	1.99m · 6.9s ESE	12.8°
22 Thu	52	49	46	41	36	5–16kn W	0.30–1.46m ESE	0.74m · 6.1s E	12.7°
23 Fri	54	51	52	46	40	2–23kn N	0.18–0.96m ESE	0.50m · 4.2s ESE	12.5°
24 Sat	45	46	0	3	0	5–24kn SW	0.78–2.14m ESE	0.98m · 5.5s ESE	12.4°
25 Sun	0	0	0	0	0	19–30kn W	0.92–1.78m SW	0.40m · 5.8s SSE	12.5°

Nearest town: Ethie Haven (⁦0.6 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

Red Castle, Angus — ruins, ⁦4.1 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Red Head?

Our fishing score for Red Head on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Red Head on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦12:25 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦05:51 AM, 06:11 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Red Head?

The mean spring range at Red Head is about ⁦4.1 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Red Head?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:57 AM and sets at 05:50 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 02:50 AM.