Loch Melfort
Loch Melfort is a bay on the Inner Hebrides, in Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 2.1 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 17:00 – 19:00
Good (59) — best around 17:00–19:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, moving water.
- Feels like 0.5° 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
- Boat79
- Rock67
- Kayak62
- Spearfishing est.42
- Shore81
- Boat79
- Rock67
- Kayak62
- Spearfishing42est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 15:00–18:00, 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–03:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- moving water
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Tides
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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 | 70 | 61 | 64 | 54 | 49 | 2–10kn SE | 0.42–0.50m WSW | 0.36m · 7.0s WSW | 12.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 69 | 62 | 54 | 39 | 36 | 5–11kn SE | 0.42–0.46m SW | 0.33m · 8.1s WSW | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 73 | 68 | 49 | 57 | 33 | 1–11kn SSE | 0.34–1.02m WSW | 0.47m · 7.0s WSW | 12.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 81 | 79 | 67 | 62 | 42 | 3–9kn WSW | 0.44–0.80m WSW | 0.50m · 4.7s WSW | 12.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 71 | 68 | 51 | 49 | 33 | 0–8kn NE | 0.42–0.66m WSW | 0.44m · 6.9s WSW | 12.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 52 | 50 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 3–22kn S | 0.66–2.14m SW | 0.47m · 7.5s WSW | 12.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–27kn W | 1.42–2.06m W | 0.67m · 9.0s WSW | 12.2° |
Nearest town: Arduaine (2.5 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Dun Fadaidh — fort, 4.8 km
- Eilean Gamhna — island, 4.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Loch Melfort?
Our fishing score for Loch Melfort on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Loch Melfort on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 02:57 AM, 03:27 PM. Low tides: 07:53 AM, 08:42 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Loch Melfort?
The mean spring range at Loch Melfort is about 2.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Loch Melfort?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:08 AM and sets at 06:03 PM. The moon rises at 04:47 PM and sets at 03:03 AM.