Prestonpans
Prestonpans is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in East Lothian, United Kingdom, with a population of 9,490.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (56) — 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 31 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.
- Shore58
- Boat54
- Rock56
- Kayak50
- Spearfishing est.44
- Shore58
- Boat54
- Rock56
- Kayak50
- Spearfishing44est.
Go — Shore or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- faces NW · cross wind
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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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 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 87 | 86 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 1–12kn ESE | 0.12–0.26m ENE | 0.13m · 4.2s ENE | 11.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 87 | 81 | 84 | 47 | 64 | 9–14kn E | 0.24–0.32m E | 0.21m · 4.5s ENE | 12.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 76 | 74 | 75 | 65 | 65 | 1–27kn W | 0.26–0.44m ENE | 0.24m · 6.1s ENE | 12.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 58 | 54 | 56 | 50 | 44 | 5–23kn WSW | 0.08–0.52m W | 0.14m · 5.4s NE | 11.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 64 | 62 | 63 | 58 | 52 | 3–34kn N | 0.04–0.52m NNE | 0.10m · 3.9s NE | 11.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 49 | 44 | 47 | 28 | 36 | 8–21kn SW | 0.18–0.72m ESE | 0.14m · 4.3s ENE | 11.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17–28kn W | 0.64–1.10m WSW | 0.05m · 3.9s WNW | 11.4° |
Nearby locations include Cockenzie (1.3 km), Morrison's Haven bay (1.6 km), Tranent (2.3 km), Elphinstone (4.1 km), Musselburgh (4.8 km) and Macmerry (5.1 km). Tides are macro-tidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 4.73 m.
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Prestonpans?
Our fishing score for Prestonpans on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Prestonpans on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:05 AM, 12:52 PM. Low tides: 06:17 AM, 06:36 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Prestonpans?
The mean spring range at Prestonpans is about 4.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Prestonpans?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:57 AM and sets at 05:54 PM. The moon rises at 04:37 PM and sets at 02:53 AM.