Gress
Gress is a town on the coast of the Outer Hebrides, in Eilean Siar, United Kingdom.
Best window 22:00 – 23:00
Fair (54) — best around 22:00–23:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
- Feels like 1.3° around 09:00.
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.
- Shore79
- Boat76
- Rock78
- Kayak68
- Spearfishing est.63
- Shore79
- Boat76
- Rock78
- Kayak68
- Spearfishing63est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 8 h agoBest 21:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 8 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 69 | 67 | 61 | 57 | 43 | 5–17kn S | 0.48–1.00m S | 0.28m · 7.2s ENE | 12.5° | |
| 20 Tue | 76 | 65 | 57 | 52 | 36 | 4–13kn SE | 0.52–0.80m SE | 0.29m · 4.7s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 73 | 68 | 68 | 62 | 54 | 2–15kn S | 0.26–0.72m SE | 0.29m · 4.0s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 79 | 76 | 78 | 68 | 63 | 2–9kn W | 0.22–0.42m WNW | 0.16m · 3.7s NNE | 12.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 72 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 57 | 1–9kn W | 0.22–0.52m S | 0.21m · 3.7s SSE | 12.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 51 | 49 | 50 | 42 | 41 | 7–26kn S | 0.22–2.16m S | 0.26m · 4.9s S | 12.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22–40kn W | 0.90–2.04m WNW | 0.55m · 7.1s NNE | 12.2° |
The island of Sgeir Leathann lies 1.1 km from Gress. Broad Bay is 5 km away, and the nearest listed towns are Portnaguran at 7.7 km, North Tolsta at 8.3 km and Portvoller at 8.9 km. Tolsta Head is 7.9 km away and Tiumpan Head is 8.9 km away. The area has a large tidal range with two high and two low tides each day, and a spring range of 3.74 m.
Also known as
Griais
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Sgeir Leathann — island, 1.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Gress?
Our fishing score for Gress on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Gress on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 05:25 AM, 05:23 PM. Low tides: 11:27 AM, 11:54 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Gress?
The mean spring range at Gress is about 3.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Gress?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:16 AM and sets at 06:01 PM. The moon rises at 04:53 PM and sets at 03:02 AM.