Billow Ness

Billow Ness is a coastal point on the east coast of Scotland, in Fife, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around ⁦4.4 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

Good

Best window 09:00 – 11:00

Good (57) — best around ⁦09:00–11:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.

Feels like ⁦0.9°⁩ 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.

Shore62
Boat59
Rock60
Kayak55
Spearfishing est.49

Shore62
Boat59
Rock60
Kayak55
Spearfishing49est.

Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak

Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h ago

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Avoid ⁦00:00–21:00⁩

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Why

a major solunar period
moving water
dawn or dusk light
strong wind

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Tides

High tideLow tideHourly fishing scoreMoon overhead or underfootMoonrise or moonsetDawn or dusk lightTide running

Coefficient 60

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Which day to go

Updated about 1 h ago

Day	Shore	Boat	Rock	Kayak	Spearfishing	Wind	Waves	Swell	Water
19 Mon	72	67	64	59	52	3–18kn NNE	0.38–1.02m E	0.58m · 4.8s E	11.6°
20 Tue	17	0	0	0	0	16–23kn SE	1.02–1.72m ESE	0.96m · 5.8s E	12.4°
21 Wed	13	34	0	0	0	1–21kn SSW	1.02–2.02m E	1.33m · 6.9s E	12.4°
22 Thu	62	59	60	55	49	5–22kn WSW	0.24–1.04m SSE	0.46m · 5.2s ESE	12.3°
23 Fri	63	60	61	58	50	1–32kn NNE	0.14–0.84m E	0.38m · 4.3s E	12.1°
24 Sat	47	40	34	28	20	8–36kn SW	0.54–1.34m ESE	0.54m · 5.1s E	12.0°
25 Sun	0	0	0	0	0	30–44kn WSW	1.02–1.50m WSW	0.14m · 5.7s SSE	12.1°

Nearest town: Anstruther (⁦0.8 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Billow Ness?

Our fishing score for Billow Ness on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Billow Ness on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦12:46 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦06:13 AM, 06:33 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Billow Ness?

The mean spring range at Billow Ness is about ⁦4.4 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Billow 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.