Barnkirk Point
Barnkirk Point is a coastal point in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 4.6 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 23:00
Good (59) — best around 22:00–23:00, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like 0.1° around 07:00.
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.
- Shore84
- Boat82
- Rock84
- Kayak74
- Spearfishing est.67
- Shore84
- Boat82
- Rock84
- Kayak74
- Spearfishing67est.
Go
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 09:00–12:00, 21:00–00:00·Avoid 12:00–15:00
- moving water
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 88 | 81 | 86 | 61 | 65 | 5–11kn NE | 0.02–0.24m ENE | 0.04m · 1.9s NNE | 12.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 82 | 78 | 81 | 60 | 62 | 4–10kn E | 0.04–0.26m SE | 0.04m · 2.7s SSE | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 79 | 77 | 78 | 71 | 63 | 2–15kn ESE | 0.10–0.58m SW | 0.16m · 4.3s SW | 12.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 84 | 82 | 84 | 74 | 67 | 2–10kn WSW | 0.16–0.48m WSW | 0.17m · 3.7s WSW | 12.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 46 | 32 | 37 | 12 | 21 | 7–19kn N | 0.14–0.62m NNW | 0.10m · 4.1s WSW | 11.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 56 | 54 | 55 | 52 | 46 | 2–26kn SW | 0.14–1.82m SW | 0.19m · 4.4s SW | 11.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–28kn W | 0.96–1.88m WSW | 0.29m · 7.0s SW | 11.2° |
Nearest town: Annan (2.5 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Bowness on Solway — tower, 3.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Barnkirk Point?
Our fishing score for Barnkirk Point on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Barnkirk Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:56 AM, 10:58 AM, 04:29 PM, 11:09 PM. Low tides: 02:30 AM, 06:55 AM, 02:38 PM, 07:13 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Barnkirk Point?
The mean spring range at Barnkirk Point is about 4.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Barnkirk Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:56 AM and sets at 05:57 PM. The moon rises at 04:37 PM and sets at 02:56 AM.