Garlieston Bay
Garlieston Bay is a bay in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 6.6 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 19:00 – 20:00
Fair (53) — best around 19:00–20:00, thanks to moving water, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 0.6° around 20:00.
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
- Boat81
- Rock69
- Kayak53
- Spearfishing est.42
- Shore85
- Boat81
- Rock69
- Kayak53
- Spearfishing42est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoBest 18:00–21:00·Avoid 21:00–00:00
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- strong current
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Waves— m
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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 | 81 | 75 | 70 | 51 | 42 | 4–13kn NE | 0.12–0.64m E | 0.17m · 3.0s ESE | 14.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 78 | 67 | 57 | 37 | 24 | 6–12kn ESE | 0.52–0.80m SE | 0.24m · 3.6s SSE | 14.3° | |
| 21 Wed | 67 | 65 | 44 | 40 | 23 | 3–15kn E | 0.54–1.78m S | 0.47m · 4.4s SSW | 14.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 85 | 81 | 69 | 53 | 42 | 2–10kn WSW | 0.40–1.06m WSW | 0.32m · 3.8s SW | 14.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 29 | 23 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 9–20kn NNW | 0.46–1.34m NNW | 0.27m · 5.0s SSW | 14.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 44 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–30kn SW | 0.82–2.86m SW | 0.40m · 4.8s SW | 13.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–28kn W | 1.56–2.92m WSW | 0.51m · 6.9s SSW | 13.6° |
Nearest town: Garlieston (1.1 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Garlieston Bay?
Our fishing score for Garlieston Bay on October 22, 2026 is 53 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Garlieston Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:47 AM, 10:00 PM. Low tides: 03:45 AM, 04:04 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Garlieston Bay?
The mean spring range at Garlieston Bay is about 6.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Garlieston Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:00 AM and sets at 06:02 PM. The moon rises at 04:41 PM and sets at 03:01 AM.