Craig Head

Craig Head is a coastal point on the east coast of Scotland, in Fife, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around ⁦5 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

Good

Best window 09:00 – 11:00

Good (61) — best around ⁦09:00–11:00⁩, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, 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.

Shore53
Boat49
Rock48
Kayak48
Spearfishing est.44

Shore53
Boat49
Rock48
Kayak48
Spearfishing44est.

Marginal

Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h ago

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Best ⁦18:00–21:00⁩·Avoid ⁦00:00–18:00⁩

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Why

moving water
a major solunar period
dawn or dusk light
likely murky water

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Tides

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

Coefficient 68

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Which day to go

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Day	Shore	Boat	Rock	Kayak	Spearfishing	Wind	Waves	Swell	Water
19 Mon	65	68	57	57	54	1–12kn N	0.40–1.32m E	0.59m · 5.2s E	11.0°
20 Tue	0	2	0	0	0	10–14kn SE	1.36–2.26m ESE	1.38m · 5.9s E	11.8°
21 Wed	0	6	0	0	0	1–11kn SE	1.36–2.70m E	2.02m · 6.9s E	11.8°
22 Thu	53	49	48	48	44	3–14kn W	0.24–1.36m E	0.67m · 6.2s E	11.6°
23 Fri	59	57	58	51	47	3–19kn N	0.18–0.86m E	0.43m · 4.6s E	11.5°
24 Sat	52	52	11	15	0	1–21kn SSW	0.70–1.68m ESE	0.82m · 5.4s ESE	11.2°
25 Sun	0	0	0	0	0	20–31kn W	0.76–1.32m SW	0.26m · 6.2s SE	11.0°

Nearest town: Newport-on-Tay (⁦1.2 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

Greenside Scalp Mediumwave Transmitter — tower, ⁦0.6 km⁩
Mains Castle — castle, ⁦4.2 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Craig Head?

Our fishing score for Craig Head on October 22, 2026 is 61 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Craig Head on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦08:09 AM, 08:53 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦02:16 AM, 02:32 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Craig Head?

The mean spring range at Craig Head is about ⁦5 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Craig Head?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:58 AM and sets at 05:52 PM. The moon rises at 04:37 PM and sets at 02:52 AM.