Tiumpan Head
Tiumpan Head is a coastal point on the Outer Hebrides, in Eilean Siar, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.8 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 23:00
Good (55) — best around 22:00–23:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
- Shore75
- Boat66
- Rock69
- Kayak51
- Spearfishing est.52
- Shore75
- Boat66
- Rock69
- Kayak51
- Spearfishing52est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
- faces NE · wind quartering offshore
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 70 | 64 | 39 | 35 | 12 | 8–26kn S | 0.58–1.16m S | 0.35m · 8.1s NW | 12.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 72 | 64 | 23 | 19 | 1 | 6–20kn SSE | 0.62–0.86m SSE | 0.32m · 6.9s E | 12.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 70 | 66 | 67 | 58 | 59 | 4–22kn S | 0.26–0.80m ENE | 0.28m · 5.5s ENE | 12.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 75 | 66 | 69 | 51 | 52 | 8–17kn W | 0.42–0.62m NW | 0.29m · 4.2s N | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 81 | 74 | 76 | 65 | 56 | 4–17kn SW | 0.30–0.64m SSW | 0.24m · 4.8s SSW | 12.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 53 | 51 | 46 | 25 | 20 | 9–40kn SSE | 0.42–3.00m S | 0.30m · 6.5s SSW | 12.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–47kn WNW | 1.50–2.76m W | 0.54m · 7.3s NW | 12.4° |
Also known as
Rubha an Tiùmpain
Nearest town: Portvoller (1.3 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Tiumpan Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.1 km
- Eilean na Grèine — island, 4.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Tiumpan Head?
Our fishing score for Tiumpan Head on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Tiumpan Head on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 05:24 AM, 05:23 PM. Low tides: 11:27 AM, 11:54 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Tiumpan Head?
The mean spring range at Tiumpan Head is about 3.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Tiumpan Head?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:16 AM and sets at 06:00 PM. The moon rises at 04:52 PM and sets at 03:02 AM.