Gosford Bay
Gosford Bay is a bay on the east coast of Scotland, in East Lothian, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 4.7 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 0.8° 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. - Gusting 32 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.
- Shore55
- Boat53
- Rock54
- Kayak50
- Spearfishing est.45
- Shore55
- Boat53
- Rock54
- Kayak50
- Spearfishing45est.
Go — Shore
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 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
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 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 85 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 72 | 0–7kn SE | 0.12–0.26m ENE | 0.13m · 4.2s ENE | 11.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 90 | 85 | 88 | 72 | 73 | 4–10kn ESE | 0.24–0.34m E | 0.21m · 4.7s ENE | 12.1° | |
| 21 Wed | 78 | 77 | 78 | 72 | 66 | 1–22kn WNW | 0.28–0.50m ENE | 0.25m · 6.5s ENE | 12.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 55 | 53 | 54 | 50 | 45 | 4–19kn WSW | 0.10–0.56m W | 0.15m · 5.2s NE | 12.0° | |
| 23 Fri | 62 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 52 | 1–27kn NNE | 0.04–0.58m N | 0.11m · 4.0s NE | 11.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 43 | 40 | 42 | 34 | 33 | 6–26kn SSW | 0.18–0.78m ESE | 0.14m · 4.3s ENE | 11.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–30kn WSW | 0.68–1.18m WSW | 0.06m · 4.0s WNW | 11.2° |
Nearest town: Longniddry (2.4 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Green Craig — island, 1.5 km
- Kilspindle Castle Ruin — ruins, 2.9 km
- Gosford Park — park, 1.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Gosford Bay?
Our fishing score for Gosford Bay on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Gosford Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:05 AM, 12:52 PM. Low tides: 06:18 AM, 06:37 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Gosford Bay?
The mean spring range at Gosford Bay is about 4.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Gosford Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:57 AM and sets at 05:53 PM. The moon rises at 04:37 PM and sets at 02:53 AM.