Peskio

Balivanich

Balivanich is a town on the coast of the Outer Hebrides, in Eilean Siar, United Kingdom.

49Fair

Fair (49) — best around —, thanks to moving water, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

  • Shore0
  • Boat20
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  • Kayak0
  • Spearfishing0est.

Not today

Confidence: highUpdated about 8 h ago
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Why
  • moving water
  • dawn or dusk light
  • falling pressure
  • big swell

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Tides

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Coefficient 52

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Which day to go

Updated about 8 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon41000007–15kn S1.44–1.74m WSW1.24m · 9.8s W11.7°
20 Tue40000006–16kn SSE1.48–1.70m WSW1.25m · 10.4s W11.8°
21 Wed43000003–22kn SSW1.46–1.88m W1.29m · 9.5s W11.9°
22 Thu490200003–15kn W1.26–1.64m W1.28m · 8.3s W11.5°
23 Fri51040002–13kn WNW1.34–2.00m W1.39m · 9.0s W11.4°
24 Sat56000006–35kn SSW1.80–3.60m WSW1.22m · 10.2s W10.9°
25 Sun670000022–40kn W2.10–3.22m W1.83m · 10.7s WSW10.7°

The nearest town is Benbecula, 3.3 km away, and the island of Dùn Buidhe lies 1.6 km from Balivanich. Coastal points nearby include Hornish Point at 8.1 km and Ardivachar Point at 9.5 km. Bays in the area are Loch Leiravagh at 9.7 km, Loch Uskavagh at 10.7 km and Bàgh nam Faoileann at 11.2 km. The area has a large tidal range with two high and two low tides a day, and a spring range of 3.38 m.

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Dùn Buidhe — island, ⁦1.6 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Balivanich?

Our fishing score for Balivanich on October 22, 2026 is 49 out of 100 — Fair.

When is high tide at Balivanich on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦04:20 AM, 04:38 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦10:23 AM, 10:47 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Balivanich?

The mean spring range at Balivanich is about ⁦3.4 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Balivanich?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:18 AM and sets at 06:07 PM. The moon rises at 04:56 PM and sets at 03:09 AM.