Gillfoot Bay
Gillfoot Bay is a bay in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 7.2 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 10:00
Good (55) — best around 09:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a light breeze.
- Feels like 1.6° around 04:00.
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.
- Shore83
- Boat75
- Rock74
- Kayak49
- Spearfishing est.46
- Shore83
- Boat75
- Rock74
- Kayak49
- Spearfishing46est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 12:00–15:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
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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
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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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 | 83 | 75 | 74 | 49 | 46 | 4–11kn W | 0.40–0.74m SW | 0.35m · 3.9s SW | 12.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 53 | 35 | 35 | 3 | 12 | 9–25kn NNW | 0.38–0.52m W | 0.23m · 5.1s SSW | 12.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 57 | 56 | 47 | 35 | 19 | 3–25kn SW | 0.50–2.84m SW | 0.46m · 4.8s SW | 11.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–25kn WSW | 0.98–3.04m WSW | 0.71m · 6.7s SW | 11.2° |
Nearest town: Silloth (13 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Gillfoot Bay?
Our fishing score for Gillfoot Bay on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Gillfoot Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:16 AM, 10:28 PM. Low tides: 03:47 AM, 04:04 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Gillfoot Bay?
The mean spring range at Gillfoot Bay is about 7.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Gillfoot 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.