Granton
Granton is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in the City of Edinburgh council area, United Kingdom.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (58) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like 1.9° around 08:00.
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.
- Shore67
- Boat60
- Rock62
- Kayak55
- Spearfishing est.49
- Shore67
- Boat60
- Rock62
- Kayak55
- Spearfishing49est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 72 | 1–6kn SE | 0.12–0.26m ENE | 0.14m · 4.1s ENE | 11.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 89 | 82 | 86 | 68 | 70 | 2–7kn E | 0.24–0.30m ENE | 0.21m · 4.1s ENE | 11.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 78 | 77 | 77 | 63 | 63 | 2–13kn WSW | 0.24–0.42m ENE | 0.23m · 5.0s ENE | 11.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 67 | 60 | 62 | 55 | 49 | 1–12kn WSW | 0.06–0.38m W | 0.10m · 5.5s NE | 11.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 63 | 58 | 60 | 56 | 48 | 1–17kn NNW | 0.04–0.34m NNE | 0.09m · 4.2s NE | 11.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 49 | 45 | 46 | 40 | 38 | 4–22kn SSW | 0.16–0.64m NE | 0.11m · 4.4s ENE | 11.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–23kn WSW | 0.42–0.94m WSW | 0.04m · 3.7s W | 11.1° |
Granton Harbour is 0.6 km away, and Ocean Terminal lies 3 km away. Leith is 3.8 km away, Cramond beach 4.3 km and central Edinburgh 4.6 km. Braefoot Terminal is 7.3 km away. Nearby landmarks include the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (2.7 km), Lauriston Castle (3.6 km) and Leith Fort (3.8 km). The area has a large tidal range, with two high and two low tides a day and a spring range of 4.83 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Lauriston Castle — castle, 3.6 km
- Leith Fort — fort, 3.8 km
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh — park, 2.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Granton?
Our fishing score for Granton on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Granton on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:06 AM, 12:52 PM. Low tides: 06:15 AM, 06:34 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Granton?
The mean spring range at Granton is about 4.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Granton?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:58 AM and sets at 05:55 PM. The moon rises at 04:38 PM and sets at 02:54 AM.