Downing Point

Downing Point is a coastal point 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.

Good

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 ⁦1.0°⁩ 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.

Shore65
Boat58
Rock61
Kayak54
Spearfishing est.47

Shore65
Boat58
Rock61
Kayak54
Spearfishing47est.

Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock

Confidence: highUpdated about 6 h ago

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

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Why

a major solunar period
moving water
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 56

Heights above approximate chart datum

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Which day to go

Updated about 6 h ago

Day	Shore	Boat	Rock	Kayak	Spearfishing	Wind	Waves	Swell	Water
19 Mon	80	80	80	79	67	0–7kn SSW	0.12–0.26m ENE	0.14m · 4.1s ENE	11.7°
20 Tue	87	85	87	72	74	3–8kn E	0.24–0.30m ENE	0.21m · 4.1s ENE	11.9°
21 Wed	78	78	78	72	65	0–15kn WSW	0.24–0.42m ENE	0.23m · 5.0s ENE	11.8°
22 Thu	65	58	61	54	47	0–11kn WSW	0.06–0.38m W	0.10m · 5.7s NE	11.7°
23 Fri	62	61	61	56	48	2–19kn N	0.04–0.38m NNE	0.10m · 3.8s NE	11.6°
24 Sat	52	48	49	43	40	3–20kn SW	0.16–0.60m ESE	0.14m · 4.3s ENE	11.2°
25 Sun	0	0	0	0	0	14–25kn W	0.50–0.88m WSW	0.04m · 3.5s W	11.1°

Nearest town: Dalgety Bay (⁦0.8 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

North Queensferry Lighthouse — lighthouse, ⁦3.5 km⁩
Harelaw Island — island, ⁦2.8 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Downing Point?

Our fishing score for Downing Point on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Downing Point on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦12:06 AM, 12:53 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦06:15 AM, 06:34 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Downing Point?

The mean spring range at Downing Point is about ⁦4.8 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Downing Point?

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.