Aberlady Bay
Aberlady Bay is a bay on the east coast of Scotland, in East Lothian, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 4.6 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
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 1.2° 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 35 kn around 04:00.
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.
- Shore59
- Boat54
- Rock58
- Kayak49
- Spearfishing est.45
- Shore59
- Boat54
- Rock58
- Kayak49
- Spearfishing45est.
Go — Shore or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 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
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- 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 11 h ago
| 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 | 59 | 54 | 58 | 49 | 45 | 1–21kn WSW | 0.08–0.56m W | 0.15m · 5.0s NE | 12.0° | |
| 23 Fri | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 49 | 1–23kn NNW | 0.04–0.58m N | 0.09m · 3.8s NE | 11.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 39 | 35 | 37 | 17 | 25 | 7–27kn SSW | 0.20–0.80m WSW | 0.11m · 4.3s ENE | 11.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–28kn WSW | 0.60–1.18m WSW | 0.06m · 4.2s NW | 11.2° |
Nearest town: Aberlady (1.5 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Kilspindle Castle Ruin — ruins, 1.2 km
- Green Craig — island, 1.7 km
- Gosford Park — park, 3.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Aberlady Bay?
Our fishing score for Aberlady Bay on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Aberlady Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:04 AM, 12:51 PM. Low tides: 06:17 AM, 06:36 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Aberlady Bay?
The mean spring range at Aberlady Bay is about 4.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Aberlady Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:57 AM and sets at 05:53 PM. The moon rises at 04:37 PM and sets at 02:53 AM.