Peskio

Castlebay

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

47Fair

Fair (47) — best around —, thanks to moving water, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

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Not today

Confidence: highUpdated about 2 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 48

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Which day to go

Updated about 2 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon42000009–16kn S2.12–3.16m W2.35m · 9.6s W12.6°
20 Tue390000012–17kn SSE2.78–3.22m WSW2.37m · 10.7s WNW12.6°
21 Wed41000004–18kn SSW2.56–3.80m W2.53m · 9.7s W12.5°
22 Thu47000003–12kn WSW2.26–3.18m W2.46m · 8.5s W12.4°
23 Fri50000003–13kn W2.34–3.56m W2.66m · 9.2s W12.2°
24 Sat54000007–43kn SSW3.62–8.14m WSW2.05m · 10.2s W12.0°
25 Sun660000025–47kn WNW4.98–8.26m WNW1.43m · 11.1s W11.9°

Kisimul Castle (ruins) lies 0.2 km away, and Castle Bay is 0.9 km from the town. The Isle of Barra is 1.5 km away, with Isle of Barra Beach at 3 km and the town of Barra at 3.5 km. Further out, North Bay, Greian Head and Bay Hirivagh are each 6.9 km away. Tides are semidiurnal with a large tidal range, and a spring range of 3.31 m.

Also known as

Bàgh a'Chaisteil

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Kisimul Castle — ruins, ⁦0.2 km⁩
  • Isle of Barra — island, ⁦1.5 km⁩

Questions

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

Our fishing score for Castlebay on October 22, 2026 is 47 out of 100 — Fair.

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

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦04:24 AM, 04:39 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦10:30 AM, 11:03 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Castlebay?

The mean spring range at Castlebay is about ⁦3.3 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Castlebay?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:18 AM and sets at 06:09 PM. The moon rises at 04:56 PM and sets at 03:10 AM.