Gallan Head
Gallan Head is a cape on the Outer Hebrides, in Eilean Siar, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.3 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 23:00
Fair (50) — best around 22:00–23:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a light breeze.
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Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a light breeze
- big swell
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
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| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–18kn S | 1.94–2.54m W | 1.94m · 9.1s W | 12.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–15kn SE | 1.88–2.40m W | 2.09m · 10.1s W | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–15kn S | 1.84–2.60m W | 1.97m · 9.0s W | 12.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–11kn W | 1.70–2.42m W | 1.85m · 8.1s W | 12.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–9kn WSW | 1.78–2.66m W | 1.91m · 8.8s W | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–26kn S | 2.32–4.38m WSW | 2.46m · 9.4s W | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23–39kn W | 3.54–5.20m NW | 2.02m · 9.9s WNW | 12.3° |
Nearest town: Mangersta (8.0 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Tolm — island, 4.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Gallan Head?
Our fishing score for Gallan Head on October 22, 2026 is 50 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Gallan Head on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 05:01 AM, 05:02 PM. Low tides: 10:59 AM, 11:20 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Gallan Head?
The mean spring range at Gallan Head is about 3.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Gallan Head?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:19 AM and sets at 06:04 PM. The moon rises at 04:56 PM and sets at 03:05 AM.