Helensburgh
Helensburgh is a town on the Firth of Clyde, in Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom, with a population of 13,230.
Best window 17:00 – 19:00
Fair (54) — best around 17:00–19:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 2.0° around 06:00.
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.
- Shore81
- Boat75
- Rock78
- Kayak64
- Spearfishing est.57
- Shore81
- Boat75
- Rock78
- Kayak64
- Spearfishing57est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoBest 15:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 70 | 61 | 65 | 53 | 47 | 3–11kn ENE | 0.02–0.04m ENE | 0.02m · 1.8s ENE | |
| 20 Tue | 79 | 75 | 77 | 65 | 58 | 2–9kn E | 0.04–0.14m SSE | 0.04m · 2.2s SSE | |
| 21 Wed | 77 | 71 | 74 | 64 | 55 | 1–13kn N | 0.04–0.22m SSE | 0.04m · 2.4s SE | |
| 22 Thu | 81 | 75 | 78 | 64 | 57 | 2–9kn WSW | 0.04–0.16m W | 0.04m · 1.9s W | |
| 23 Fri | 55 | 51 | 53 | 43 | 40 | 1–9kn NNW | 0.02–0.14m WSW | 0.04m · 2.3s SSW | |
| 24 Sat | 43 | 41 | 42 | 40 | 34 | 1–23kn S | 0.04–0.68m SW | 0.08m · 3.5s SW | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–28kn W | 0.36–0.74m W | 0.06m · 4.9s SW |
Nearby settlements include Rhu (2.8 km) and Rosneath (4.7 km). Coastal features in the area are Culwatty Bay (3.1 km), Roseneath Point (3.3 km) and Rosneath Bay (3.6 km), along with the historical Albert Harbour (6.2 km). Landmarks include Green Island (3 km) and Ardmore Tower (4.2 km). Tides are meso, semidiurnal, with a spring range of 2.76 m.
Also known as
Baile Eilidh
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Ardmore Tower — tower, 4.2 km
- Green Island — island, 3.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Helensburgh?
Our fishing score for Helensburgh on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Helensburgh on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:08 AM, 10:09 PM. Low tides: 03:25 AM, 03:42 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Helensburgh?
The mean spring range at Helensburgh is about 2.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Helensburgh?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:04 AM and sets at 06:01 PM. The moon rises at 04:44 PM and sets at 03:00 AM.