Loch Shell
Loch Shell is a bay on the Outer Hebrides, in Eilean Siar, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.9 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
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 1.7° around 08:00.
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.
- Shore87
- Boat84
- Rock85
- Kayak77
- Spearfishing est.67
- Shore87
- Boat84
- Rock85
- Kayak77
- Spearfishing67est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–06:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
- likely murky water
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 67 | 62 | 39 | 35 | 19 | 5–15kn S | 0.60–1.06m SSW | 0.34m · 4.4s SW | 12.4° | |
| 20 Tue | 68 | 56 | 32 | 24 | 10 | 6–13kn SSE | 0.64–0.94m S | 0.47m · 4.5s SSW | 12.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 81 | 78 | 79 | 74 | 67 | 2–13kn S | 0.34–0.70m SSW | 0.26m · 4.3s SW | 12.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 87 | 84 | 85 | 77 | 67 | 3–10kn WSW | 0.32–0.62m W | 0.23m · 4.2s W | 12.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 75 | 74 | 73 | 68 | 50 | 0–12kn WSW | 0.32–0.58m SW | 0.23m · 4.2s W | 12.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 49 | 47 | 38 | 21 | 20 | 6–25kn S | 0.48–3.02m SSW | 0.36m · 4.9s SW | 12.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–32kn W | 0.96–2.34m WNW | 0.33m · 6.8s NNW | 12.2° |
Nearest town: Gravir (6.6 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Eilean Glas — island, 1.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Loch Shell?
Our fishing score for Loch Shell on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Loch Shell on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 05:13 AM, 05:14 PM. Low tides: 11:19 AM, 11:47 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Loch Shell?
The mean spring range at Loch Shell is about 3.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Loch Shell?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:16 AM and sets at 06:03 PM. The moon rises at 04:53 PM and sets at 03:04 AM.