Kirkcudbright Bay
Kirkcudbright Bay is a bay in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 6.8 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 23:00 – 00:00
Fair (53) — best around 23:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a light breeze.
- Feels like 1.6° around 23:00.
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
- Boat77
- Rock76
- Kayak66
- Spearfishing est.56
- Shore83
- Boat77
- Rock76
- Kayak66
- Spearfishing56est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 18:00–21:00·Avoid 03:00–09:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a light breeze
- faces WSW · wind quartering offshore
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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 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 79 | 72 | 75 | 59 | 54 | 4–14kn NE | 0.06–0.52m E | 0.14m · 2.6s ESE | 14.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 84 | 78 | 75 | 58 | 46 | 3–10kn E | 0.42–0.72m SSE | 0.35m · 3.3s SSE | 14.1° | |
| 21 Wed | 69 | 60 | 54 | 51 | 39 | 4–17kn NNE | 0.46–1.28m S | 0.45m · 3.9s S | 14.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 83 | 77 | 76 | 66 | 56 | 3–12kn W | 0.42–0.82m SW | 0.34m · 3.5s SW | 13.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 50 | 34 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 9–18kn NNW | 0.50–0.84m WNW | 0.27m · 4.8s S | 13.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 54 | 55 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 7–28kn SW | 0.72–2.72m SW | 0.48m · 5.0s SW | 13.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17–28kn WSW | 1.16–2.86m WSW | 0.54m · 6.2s SW | 13.1° |
Nearest town: Kirkcudbright (7.0 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Little Ross Lighthouse — lighthouse, 1.4 km
- Little Ross — island, 1.3 km
- Raeberry Castle — ruins, 4.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Kirkcudbright Bay?
Our fishing score for Kirkcudbright Bay on October 22, 2026 is 53 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Kirkcudbright Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:44 AM, 09:57 PM. Low tides: 03:41 AM, 04:00 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Kirkcudbright Bay?
The mean spring range at Kirkcudbright Bay is about 6.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Kirkcudbright Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:59 AM and sets at 06:01 PM. The moon rises at 04:40 PM and sets at 03:00 AM.