Aberdour
Aberdour is a town on the east coast of Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom, with a population of 1,650.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (58) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like -0.4° around 07:00.
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.
- Shore67
- Boat60
- Rock63
- Kayak58
- Spearfishing est.50
- Shore67
- Boat60
- Rock63
- Kayak58
- Spearfishing50est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- likely murky water
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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 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 80 | 65 | 2–6kn NNE | 0.18–0.48m E | 0.27m · 4.3s E | 11.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 82 | 71 | 70 | 38 | 46 | 6–11kn ESE | 0.46–0.72m E | 0.51m · 4.4s E | 11.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 70 | 69 | 42 | 51 | 26 | 3–15kn WSW | 0.42–0.84m E | 0.48m · 5.7s E | 11.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 67 | 60 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 1–13kn WSW | 0.10–0.46m SE | 0.20m · 5.4s E | 11.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 48 | 2–20kn NNW | 0.06–0.46m ENE | 0.18m · 4.1s E | 11.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 52 | 50 | 52 | 42 | 42 | 4–22kn SW | 0.24–0.74m ESE | 0.25m · 4.4s E | 11.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–27kn W | 0.56–0.88m WSW | 0.06m · 3.8s S | 11.1° |
Nearby coastal features include Hallcraig Point 1.1 km away and Barnhill Bay at 1.3 km. Braefoot Terminal, a port, lies 2.2 km off, with Ross Point at 3.3 km and the towns of Dalgety Bay (3.8 km) and Burntisland (4 km) also close by. Landmarks in the area include Harelaw Island (2.4 km), the Colinswell Mediumwave Transmitter tower (3 km) and Oxcars Lighthouse (3.7 km). Tides here are macro-tidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 4.84 m.
Also known as
Obar Dobhair, Obar Dhobhair
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Colinswell Mediumwave Transmitter — tower, 3.0 km
- Oxcars Lighthouse — lighthouse, 3.7 km
- Harelaw Island — island, 2.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Aberdour?
Our fishing score for Aberdour on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Aberdour on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:06 AM, 12:52 PM. Low tides: 06:15 AM, 06:34 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Aberdour?
The mean spring range at Aberdour is about 4.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Aberdour?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:59 AM and sets at 05:55 PM. The moon rises at 04:38 PM and sets at 02:54 AM.