Drum Bay
Drum Bay is a bay in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 5.7 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 10:00
Good (57) — best around 09:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like 0.5° around 02:00.
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.
- Shore82
- Boat76
- Rock78
- Kayak63
- Spearfishing est.51
- Shore82
- Boat76
- Rock78
- Kayak63
- Spearfishing51est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 00:00–06:00, 12:00–15:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Period— s
- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 75 | 66 | 68 | 58 | 53 | 5–15kn NE | 0.04–0.32m E | 0.07m · 3.3s ESE | 12.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 75 | 69 | 72 | 61 | 55 | 3–12kn ENE | 0.14–0.38m S | 0.23m · 2.9s S | 12.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 76 | 73 | 72 | 67 | 55 | 2–19kn NNW | 0.30–0.94m SSW | 0.44m · 4.2s SSW | 12.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 82 | 76 | 78 | 63 | 51 | 2–11kn W | 0.36–0.74m SW | 0.30m · 4.5s SW | 12.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 52 | 41 | 49 | 13 | 24 | 8–25kn NNW | 0.34–0.70m NW | 0.20m · 5.6s SW | 12.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 60 | 58 | 59 | 45 | 46 | 2–26kn SW | 0.32–2.72m SW | 0.39m · 4.7s SW | 11.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–26kn W | 1.40–2.74m WSW | 0.75m · 6.9s SSW | 11.2° |
Nearest town: Silloth (15 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Sweetheart Abbey — ruins, 4.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Drum Bay?
Our fishing score for Drum Bay on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Drum Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:37 AM, 04:16 PM, 10:49 PM. Low tides: 05:31 AM, 03:51 PM, 05:45 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Drum Bay?
The mean spring range at Drum Bay is about 5.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Drum Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:57 AM and sets at 05:59 PM. The moon rises at 04:38 PM and sets at 02:58 AM.