Burntisland Outer Harbour
Burntisland Outer Harbour is a harbour on the east coast of Scotland, in Fife, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 4.8 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
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 0.1° 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.
- Shore65
- Boat60
- Rock61
- Kayak58
- Spearfishing est.50
- Shore65
- Boat60
- Rock61
- Kayak58
- Spearfishing50est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 5 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 5 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 84 | 83 | 83 | 70 | 64 | 1–8kn N | 0.18–0.48m E | 0.27m · 4.3s E | 11.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 81 | 68 | 71 | 49 | 47 | 5–11kn ESE | 0.46–0.72m E | 0.51m · 4.4s E | 11.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 67 | 64 | 42 | 50 | 26 | 2–16kn SW | 0.42–0.84m E | 0.48m · 5.7s E | 11.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 65 | 60 | 61 | 58 | 50 | 3–13kn WSW | 0.10–0.46m SE | 0.20m · 5.4s E | 11.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 50 | 2–20kn N | 0.06–0.46m ENE | 0.18m · 4.1s E | 11.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 54 | 53 | 53 | 48 | 43 | 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° |
Nearest town: Burntisland (0.4 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Burntisland Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.4 km
- Colinswell Mediumwave Transmitter — tower, 1.4 km
- Carcraig — island, 4.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Burntisland Outer Harbour?
Our fishing score for Burntisland Outer Harbour on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Burntisland Outer Harbour on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:05 AM, 12:52 PM. Low tides: 06:15 AM, 06:34 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Burntisland Outer Harbour?
The mean spring range at Burntisland Outer Harbour is about 4.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Burntisland Outer Harbour?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:58 AM and sets at 05:55 PM. The moon rises at 04:38 PM and sets at 02:54 AM.