Rothesay Bay
Rothesay Bay is a bay on the Firth of Clyde, in Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 2.7 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
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.
Go
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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Tides
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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° |
Nearest town: Rothesay (0.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Toward Point Lighthouse — lighthouse, 5.0 km
- Isle of Bute — island, 3.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Rothesay Bay?
Our fishing score for Rothesay Bay on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Rothesay Bay 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 Bay?
The mean spring range at Rothesay Bay is about 2.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Rothesay Bay?
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.