Barns Ness
Barns Ness is a coastal point on the east coast of Scotland, in East Lothian, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 4.3 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 -0.1° 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 33 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.
- Shore53
- Boat50
- Rock47
- Kayak41
- Spearfishing est.36
- Shore53
- Boat50
- Rock47
- Kayak41
- Spearfishing36est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- faces NNW · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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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 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 58 | 73 | 32 | 32 | 18 | 1–11kn SSE | 0.58–1.16m E | 0.73m · 4.9s E | 12.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 5 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–16kn SE | 1.16–1.88m ESE | 1.03m · 6.0s E | 12.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–19kn SSW | 1.18–2.28m E | 1.50m · 6.8s E | 12.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 53 | 50 | 47 | 41 | 36 | 6–20kn WSW | 0.30–1.26m NNW | 0.50m · 5.9s ENE | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 39 | 3–25kn ENE | 0.22–1.30m ENE | 0.40m · 5.4s NE | 12.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 35 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8–28kn SW | 0.74–1.20m E | 0.65m · 4.9s ENE | 12.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25–39kn W | 1.02–1.58m WSW | 0.18m · 5.7s ESE | 12.1° |
Nearest town: Dunbar (4.3 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Barns Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Barns Ness?
Our fishing score for Barns Ness on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Barns Ness on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:05 AM, 12:52 PM. Low tides: 06:22 AM, 06:41 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Barns Ness?
The mean spring range at Barns Ness is about 4.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Barns Ness?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:55 AM and sets at 05:52 PM. The moon rises at 04:35 PM and sets at 02:51 AM.