Fidra
Fidra is an island in East Lothian, United Kingdom — the east coast of Scotland. The tide is a major force here — around 4.5 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 0.5° around 09:00.
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
- Boat59
- Rock60
- Kayak57
- Spearfishing est.50
- Shore62
- Boat59
- Rock60
- Kayak57
- Spearfishing50est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- faces NE · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
- likely murky water
Tap a block for the reasons
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 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 80 | 72 | 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 | 59 | 60 | 57 | 50 | 5–27kn WSW | 0.20–0.90m SSE | 0.41m · 5.2s ESE | 12.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 62 | 60 | 61 | 58 | 50 | 5–36kn NNE | 0.12–0.76m E | 0.36m · 4.1s E | 12.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 48 | 41 | 43 | 16 | 28 | 10–36kn SW | 0.48–1.26m ESE | 0.48m · 5.2s E | 11.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30–43kn WSW | 0.94–1.40m WSW | 0.12m · 5.4s SSE | 11.7° |
Nearest town: Dirleton (2.5 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Fidra Lighthouse — lighthouse, 1.4 km
- Lamb Island — island, 1.2 km
- Priory of Saint Mary — ruins, 2.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Fidra?
Our fishing score for Fidra on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Fidra 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 Fidra?
The mean spring range at Fidra is about 4.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Fidra?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:56 AM and sets at 05:53 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 02:52 AM.