Rothesay
Rothesay is a town on the Isle of Bute, on the Firth of Clyde, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom, with a population of 4,310.
Best window 17:00 – 19:00
Good (58) — best around 17:00–19:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Shore80
- Boat74
- Rock76
- Kayak65
- Spearfishing est.60
- Shore80
- Boat74
- Rock76
- Kayak65
- Spearfishing60est.
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Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoBest 15:00–18:00, 21:00–00:00·Avoid 06:00–15:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- likely murky water
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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 | 70 | 63 | 65 | 43 | 54 | 4–12kn ENE | 0.04–0.36m SE | 0.05m · 3.3s SSW | 13.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 83 | 72 | 79 | 41 | 59 | 5–10kn ESE | 0.34–0.48m SE | 0.12m · 3.2s S | 13.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 73 | 68 | 70 | 63 | 60 | 3–15kn NE | 0.12–0.58m S | 0.12m · 3.4s S | 13.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 80 | 74 | 76 | 65 | 60 | 3–12kn WSW | 0.14–0.44m WSW | 0.07m · 2.5s WSW | 13.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 65 | 59 | 62 | 53 | 49 | 2–13kn NNW | 0.12–0.52m WSW | 0.08m · 2.7s SW | 13.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 46 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 37 | 2–26kn SSW | 0.26–1.56m SW | 0.20m · 3.7s SW | 13.1° | |
| 25 Sun | 25 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11–27kn W | 0.58–1.88m W | 0.13m · 4.8s SSW | 13.0° |
The town sits at Rothesay Harbor, 0.2 km away, with Rothesay Bay 0.9 km distant. Port Bannatyne lies 2.3 km off, with its marina a further 3.3 km away, and Ardyne Point is 3.9 km from the town. The tide here is meso, semidiurnal, with a spring range of 2.66 m.
Also known as
Baile Bhòid
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Isle of Bute — island, 2.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Rothesay?
Our fishing score for Rothesay on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Rothesay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:07 AM, 10:06 PM. Low tides: 03:24 AM, 03:41 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Rothesay?
The mean spring range at Rothesay is about 2.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Rothesay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:05 AM and sets at 06:02 PM. The moon rises at 04:45 PM and sets at 03:02 AM.