Dirleton
Dirleton is a town in East Lothian on the east coast of Scotland, United Kingdom, with a population of 496.
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 00:00.
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 38 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.
- Shore62
- Boat60
- Rock61
- Kayak55
- Spearfishing est.50
- Shore62
- Boat60
- Rock61
- Kayak55
- Spearfishing50est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- faces NNW · wind onshore
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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Tides
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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 | 80 | 73 | 69 | 65 | 57 | 0–17kn ENE | 0.32–0.92m E | 0.52m · 4.8s E | 11.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 39 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–20kn ESE | 0.90–1.52m ESE | 0.86m · 5.6s E | 12.3° | |
| 21 Wed | 28 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–27kn SSE | 0.88–1.74m E | 1.14m · 6.8s E | 12.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 62 | 60 | 61 | 55 | 50 | 6–27kn WSW | 0.20–0.88m SSE | 0.41m · 5.3s ESE | 12.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 65 | 63 | 64 | 60 | 53 | 4–32kn N | 0.12–0.80m E | 0.32m · 4.2s E | 12.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 37 | 20 | 27 | 0 | 11 | 12–38kn SW | 0.36–1.22m ESE | 0.36m · 5.1s E | 11.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29–40kn WSW | 0.72–1.46m WSW | 0.15m · 5.0s S | 11.7° |
The nearest places are Redhouse Point, 2 km away, and the island of Eyebroughy, 1.5 km away. Fidra island lies 2.5 km off, with Fidra Lighthouse 2.3 km away. Gullane is 2.6 km away and Gullane Beach 2.9 km, with Gullane Point at 4.4 km and North Berwick at 4.9 km. The Priory of Saint Mary ruins are 4.4 km away. The area has a large tidal range, with two high and two low tides a day and a spring range of 4.56 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Fidra Lighthouse — lighthouse, 2.3 km
- Eyebroughy — island, 1.5 km
- Priory of Saint Mary — ruins, 4.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Dirleton?
Our fishing score for Dirleton on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Dirleton on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:03 AM, 12:50 PM. Low tides: 06:17 AM, 06:37 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Dirleton?
The mean spring range at Dirleton is about 4.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Dirleton?
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.