Castlehill Point
Castlehill Point is a coastal point in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 7.4 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 23:00 – 00:00
Fair (52) — best around 23:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a light breeze.
- 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
- Boat84
- Rock60
- Kayak56
- Spearfishing est.40
- Shore84
- Boat84
- Rock60
- Kayak56
- Spearfishing40est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoBest 18:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a light breeze
- faces E · wind onshore
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 86 | 82 | 85 | 69 | 63 | 3–7kn NNE | 0.08–0.42m E | 0.10m · 3.2s ESE | 13.1° | |
| 20 Tue | 77 | 71 | 74 | 61 | 55 | 3–11kn E | 0.32–0.56m S | 0.36m · 3.0s S | 13.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 71 | 69 | 60 | 57 | 47 | 1–13kn SSE | 0.42–1.42m SSW | 0.53m · 4.2s SSW | 12.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 84 | 84 | 60 | 56 | 40 | 0–8kn W | 0.44–1.00m SW | 0.35m · 4.5s SW | 12.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 56 | 40 | 40 | 13 | 19 | 5–16kn NNW | 0.42–0.86m NW | 0.25m · 5.2s SW | 12.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 57 | 56 | 42 | 30 | 17 | 2–26kn SW | 0.52–3.16m SW | 0.44m · 4.7s SW | 11.9° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–27kn W | 1.68–3.24m WSW | 0.77m · 7.2s SSW | 11.6° |
Nearest town: Kirkcudbright (16 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Rough Island — island, 1.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Castlehill Point?
Our fishing score for Castlehill Point on October 22, 2026 is 52 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Castlehill Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:46 AM, 10:01 PM. Low tides: 03:42 AM, 04:02 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Castlehill Point?
The mean spring range at Castlehill Point is about 7.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Castlehill Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:58 AM and sets at 06:00 PM. The moon rises at 04:39 PM and sets at 02:59 AM.