Cockenzie
Cockenzie is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in East Lothian, United Kingdom, with a population of 5,660.
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 0.5° around 07:00.
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 31 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.
- Shore58
- Boat54
- Rock56
- Kayak50
- Spearfishing est.44
- Shore58
- Boat54
- Rock56
- Kayak50
- Spearfishing44est.
Go — Shore or Rock
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 onshore
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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Tides
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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 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 1–12kn ESE | 0.12–0.26m ENE | 0.13m · 4.2s ENE | 11.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 87 | 81 | 84 | 47 | 64 | 9–14kn E | 0.24–0.32m E | 0.21m · 4.5s ENE | 12.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 76 | 74 | 75 | 65 | 65 | 1–27kn W | 0.26–0.44m ENE | 0.24m · 6.1s ENE | 12.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 58 | 54 | 56 | 50 | 44 | 5–23kn WSW | 0.08–0.52m W | 0.14m · 5.4s NE | 11.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 64 | 62 | 63 | 58 | 52 | 3–34kn N | 0.04–0.52m NNE | 0.10m · 3.9s NE | 11.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 49 | 44 | 47 | 28 | 36 | 8–21kn SW | 0.18–0.72m ESE | 0.14m · 4.3s ENE | 11.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17–28kn W | 0.64–1.10m WSW | 0.05m · 3.9s WNW | 11.4° |
Nearby towns include Prestonpans (1.3 km), Tranent (2.7 km), Longniddry (4.4 km) and Macmerry (4.9 km). Morrison's Haven bay lies 2.9 km away, with Gosford Bay 5 km distant. The tide is macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 4.73 m.
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Cockenzie?
Our fishing score for Cockenzie on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Cockenzie on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:05 AM, 12:52 PM. Low tides: 06:17 AM, 06:36 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Cockenzie?
The mean spring range at Cockenzie is about 4.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Cockenzie?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:57 AM and sets at 05:54 PM. The moon rises at 04:37 PM and sets at 02:53 AM.