East Linton
East Linton is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in East Lothian, United Kingdom, with a population of 1,700.
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 0.6° 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.
- Shore62
- Boat60
- Rock59
- Kayak57
- Spearfishing est.52
- Shore62
- Boat60
- Rock59
- Kayak57
- Spearfishing52est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
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
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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 | 72 | 80 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 1–8kn SSE | 0.38–1.02m E | 0.58m · 4.8s E | 11.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 22 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–11kn ESE | 1.02–1.72m ESE | 0.96m · 5.8s E | 12.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 12 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–17kn SSW | 1.02–2.02m E | 1.33m · 6.9s E | 12.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 62 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 52 | 4–16kn WSW | 0.20–1.00m SSE | 0.47m · 5.4s ESE | 12.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 49 | 1–16kn NNW | 0.14–0.90m E | 0.36m · 4.2s E | 12.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 37 | 23 | 30 | 1 | 14 | 9–28kn SW | 0.40–1.28m ESE | 0.42m · 5.1s E | 11.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–31kn WSW | 0.76–1.56m WSW | 0.16m · 5.6s S | 11.7° |
The town lies near Monkmill Island (3.7 km) and the National Museum of Flight (4.9 km). Further along the coast are Belhaven Bay (5.4 km), Whitberry Point (5.6 km), the town of West Barns (6.5 km), Canty Bay (6.9 km), Seacliff Beach (7.3 km) and Gin Head (8.8 km). The area experiences a macro, semidiurnal tidal regime with a spring range of 4.44 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Monkmill Island — island, 3.7 km
- National Museum of Flight — museum, 4.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at East Linton?
Our fishing score for East Linton on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at East Linton on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:03 AM, 12:50 PM. Low tides: 06:18 AM, 06:38 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at East Linton?
The mean spring range at East Linton is about 4.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at East Linton?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:56 AM and sets at 05:52 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 02:52 AM.