Gin Head
Gin Head is a cape on the east coast of Scotland, in East Lothian, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 4.4 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (55) — 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 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.
- Shore63
- Boat61
- Rock62
- Kayak58
- Spearfishing est.51
- Shore63
- Boat61
- Rock62
- Kayak58
- Spearfishing51est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- faces WSW · wind offshore
- strong wind
- wind blowing offshore
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 0 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 74 | 70 | 66 | 63 | 53 | 1–17kn ENE | 0.42–1.12m E | 0.62m · 4.9s E | 11.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–24kn SE | 1.12–1.92m ESE | 0.98m · 6.0s E | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–26kn S | 1.14–2.26m E | 1.49m · 7.0s E | 12.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 63 | 61 | 62 | 58 | 51 | 6–28kn WSW | 0.26–1.16m SSE | 0.49m · 5.4s ESE | 12.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 61 | 59 | 60 | 57 | 49 | 5–34kn NE | 0.16–0.94m E | 0.41m · 4.5s E | 12.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 47 | 40 | 25 | 21 | 12 | 9–35kn SW | 0.62–1.42m ESE | 0.60m · 5.1s E | 12.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33–47kn W | 1.12–1.62m WSW | 0.15m · 6.0s SE | 12.0° |
Nearest town: North Berwick (4.6 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Bass Rock Light — lighthouse, 1.2 km
- Tantallon Castle — ruins, 1.8 km
- The Gegan — island, 1.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Gin Head?
Our fishing score for Gin Head on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Gin Head 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 Gin Head?
The mean spring range at Gin Head is about 4.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Gin Head?
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 02:51 AM.