Salen

Salen is a town on the Inner Hebrides coast in Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom.

Fair

Fair (47) — best around —, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.

Feels like ⁦2.0°⁩ around 05:00.
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.

Shore85
Boat80
Rock83
Kayak68
Spearfishing est.61

Shore85
Boat80
Rock83
Kayak68
Spearfishing61est.

Marginal

Confidence: mediumUpdated about 8 h ago

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Best ⁦18:00–21:00⁩·Avoid ⁦09:00–12:00⁩

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Why

a major solunar period
falling pressure
a comfortable water temperature

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Tides

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Coefficient 48

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Which day to go

Updated about 8 h ago

Day	Shore	Boat	Rock	Kayak	Spearfishing	Wind	Water
19 Mon	91	86	89	65	66	4–10kn ESE	12.9°
20 Tue	86	80	83	62	60	3–10kn ESE	13.0°
21 Wed	81	75	78	68	58	2–12kn SE	12.9°
22 Thu	85	80	83	68	61	2–9kn WSW	12.7°
23 Fri	72	67	69	59	52	2–11kn SW	12.5°
24 Sat	48	48	48	47	39	4–24kn S	12.2°
25 Sun	0	0	0	0	0	13–27kn W	12.4°

Aros Castle ruins lie 2.2 km from Salen, and the island of Eileanan Glasa is 3 km away. Nearby bays include Fishnish Bay at 6.9 km, Loch na Keal at 9.2 km, Loch Aline at 11.6 km, Laggan Bay at 12.4 km and Ardtornish Bay at 13.1 km. Isle Of Mull is listed 13.1 km away. The area has a large tidal range, with two high tides and two low tides a day and a spring range of 3.41 m.

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

Aros Castle — ruins, ⁦2.2 km⁩
Eileanan Glasa — island, ⁦3.0 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Salen?

Our fishing score for Salen on October 22, 2026 is 47 out of 100 — Fair.

When is high tide at Salen on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦04:12 AM, 04:28 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦10:25 AM, 10:56 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Salen?

The mean spring range at Salen is about ⁦3.4 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Salen?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:10 AM and sets at 06:04 PM. The moon rises at 04:49 PM and sets at 03:04 AM.