Otter Bay
Otter Bay is a bay on the Firth of Clyde, in Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 2.6 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 17:00 – 19:00
Good (57) — best around 17:00–19:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 1.9° 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.
- Shore76
- Boat75
- Rock76
- Kayak71
- Spearfishing est.63
- Shore76
- Boat75
- Rock76
- Kayak71
- Spearfishing63est.
Go
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoBest 21:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
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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
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- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 78 | 68 | 70 | 61 | 56 | 1–11kn E | 0.02–0.22m ENE | 0.04m · 3.4s SW | 13.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 84 | 72 | 76 | 31 | 49 | 5–9kn SE | 0.18–0.28m SE | 0.06m · 3.0s SSE | 13.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 75 | 69 | 72 | 64 | 57 | 1–12kn NE | 0.06–0.32m S | 0.07m · 4.0s S | 13.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 76 | 75 | 76 | 71 | 63 | 1–6kn S | 0.04–0.18m W | 0.06m · 3.1s WNW | 13.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 67 | 62 | 65 | 57 | 51 | 1–12kn N | 0.04–0.22m WSW | 0.05m · 2.8s WSW | 13.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 44 | 42 | 43 | 38 | 36 | 1–20kn S | 0.06–0.72m SW | 0.10m · 5.7s SW | 13.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–27kn W | 0.34–0.86m W | 0.10m · 6.9s W | 13.0° |
Nearest town: Lochgilphead (7.6 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Glas Eilean — island, 2.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Otter Bay?
Our fishing score for Otter Bay on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Otter Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:10 AM, 10:09 PM. Low tides: 03:25 AM, 03:42 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Otter Bay?
The mean spring range at Otter Bay is about 2.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Otter Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:07 AM and sets at 06:03 PM. The moon rises at 04:46 PM and sets at 03:03 AM.