Tolsta Head
Tolsta Head is a cape on the Outer Hebrides, in Eilean Siar, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.7 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 10:00 – 11:00
Fair (54) — best around 10:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
- Shore82
- Boat77
- Rock80
- Kayak55
- Spearfishing est.66
- Shore82
- Boat77
- Rock80
- Kayak55
- Spearfishing66est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–03:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
- faces SSE · wind quartering onshore
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 70 | 67 | 61 | 36 | 40 | 9–23kn S | 0.48–1.00m S | 0.28m · 7.2s ENE | 12.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 76 | 66 | 50 | 45 | 32 | 3–19kn SSE | 0.52–0.80m SE | 0.29m · 4.7s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 72 | 66 | 68 | 61 | 59 | 4–20kn S | 0.22–0.72m E | 0.27m · 4.1s E | 12.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 82 | 77 | 80 | 55 | 66 | 5–14kn WSW | 0.22–0.42m WNW | 0.16m · 3.7s NNE | 12.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 74 | 73 | 74 | 62 | 65 | 4–19kn SW | 0.22–0.52m S | 0.21m · 3.7s SSE | 12.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 54 | 49 | 53 | 22 | 34 | 8–26kn S | 0.22–2.16m S | 0.26m · 4.9s S | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22–40kn W | 0.90–2.04m WNW | 0.55m · 7.1s NNE | 12.3° |
Nearest town: North Tolsta (2.7 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Eilean a Muigh Heisgeir — island, 1.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Tolsta Head?
Our fishing score for Tolsta Head on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Tolsta Head 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 Tolsta Head?
The mean spring range at Tolsta Head is about 3.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Tolsta 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 03:01 AM.