Aberlady
Aberlady is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in East Lothian, United Kingdom, with a population of 1,180.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (57) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like 0.8° around 08:00.
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. - Gusting 32 kn around 00:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
- Shore55
- Boat53
- Rock54
- Kayak50
- Spearfishing est.45
- Shore55
- Boat53
- Rock54
- Kayak50
- Spearfishing45est.
Go — Shore
Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 85 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 72 | 0–7kn SE | 0.12–0.26m ENE | 0.13m · 4.2s ENE | 11.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 90 | 85 | 88 | 72 | 73 | 4–10kn ESE | 0.24–0.34m E | 0.21m · 4.7s ENE | 12.1° | |
| 21 Wed | 78 | 77 | 77 | 72 | 66 | 1–22kn WNW | 0.28–0.50m ENE | 0.25m · 6.5s ENE | 12.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 55 | 53 | 54 | 50 | 45 | 4–19kn WSW | 0.10–0.56m W | 0.15m · 5.2s NE | 12.0° | |
| 23 Fri | 62 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 52 | 1–27kn NNE | 0.04–0.58m N | 0.11m · 4.0s NE | 11.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 43 | 40 | 42 | 34 | 33 | 6–26kn SSW | 0.18–0.78m ESE | 0.14m · 4.3s ENE | 11.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–30kn WSW | 0.68–1.18m WSW | 0.06m · 4.0s WNW | 11.2° |
The town sits near Aberlady Point (1.1 km) and Aberlady Bay (1.5 km), with Craigielaw Point (2 km), Gosford Bay (3.1 km) and Gullane Point (3.2 km) also nearby, along with the town of Gullane (3.6 km). Local landmarks include the Kilspindle Castle Ruin (0.4 km), Green Craig island (2.1 km) and Gosford Park (2.4 km). Tides here are macro, semidiurnal, with a spring range of 4.69 m.
Also known as
Obar Líobhaite
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Kilspindle Castle Ruin — ruins, 0.4 km
- Green Craig — island, 2.1 km
- Gosford Park — park, 2.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Aberlady?
Our fishing score for Aberlady on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Aberlady on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:05 AM, 12:52 PM. Low tides: 06:18 AM, 06:37 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Aberlady?
The mean spring range at Aberlady is about 4.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Aberlady?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:57 AM and sets at 05:53 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 02:52 AM.