Babbet Ness
Babbet Ness is a coastal point on the east coast of Scotland, in Fife, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 4.3 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (59) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like 0.7° 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.
- Shore52
- Boat47
- Rock47
- Kayak40
- Spearfishing est.39
- Shore52
- Boat47
- Rock47
- Kayak40
- Spearfishing39est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- faces E · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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Tides
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- Waves— m
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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 | 60 | 61 | 53 | 52 | 47 | 2–13kn WNW | 0.42–1.20m E | 0.65m · 4.9s E | 11.5° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–17kn SE | 1.20–1.98m ESE | 1.05m · 5.9s E | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–14kn S | 1.14–2.32m E | 1.60m · 6.9s E | 12.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 52 | 47 | 47 | 40 | 39 | 6–18kn W | 0.24–1.12m ESE | 0.51m · 5.8s E | 12.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 63 | 60 | 60 | 51 | 48 | 1–21kn NNW | 0.18–0.94m E | 0.40m · 4.3s E | 12.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 35 | 19 | 24 | 0 | 8 | 13–40kn SW | 0.46–1.42m ESE | 0.52m · 5.2s E | 12.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34–42kn WSW | 0.70–1.56m WSW | 0.21m · 6.0s SSE | 12.2° |
Nearest town: Kingsbarns (1.7 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Balcomie Castle (historical) — castle, 4.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Babbet Ness?
Our fishing score for Babbet Ness on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Babbet Ness on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:38 PM. Low tides: 06:05 AM, 06:25 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Babbet Ness?
The mean spring range at Babbet Ness is about 4.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Babbet Ness?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:57 AM and sets at 05:52 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 02:51 AM.