Fife Ness
Fife 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 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.
- Shore64
- Boat59
- Rock58
- Kayak50
- Spearfishing est.43
- Shore64
- Boat59
- Rock58
- Kayak50
- Spearfishing43est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- faces ENE · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 0 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 | 64 | 59 | 58 | 50 | 43 | 6–16kn WSW | 0.26–1.16m SE | 0.49m · 5.5s E | 12.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 58 | 51 | 56 | 46 | 43 | 1–25kn NNE | 0.16–0.92m E | 0.43m · 4.3s E | 12.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 48 | 42 | 22 | 21 | 9 | 6–38kn SSW | 0.62–1.46m ESE | 0.66m · 5.2s E | 12.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30–44kn W | 1.00–1.50m WSW | 0.19m · 6.0s SE | 12.2° |
Nearest town: Crail (3.3 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Balcomie Castle (historical) — castle, 1.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Fife Ness?
Our fishing score for Fife Ness on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Fife Ness on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:43 PM. Low tides: 06:09 AM, 06:29 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Fife Ness?
The mean spring range at Fife Ness is about 4.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Fife Ness?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:56 AM and sets at 05:51 PM. The moon rises at 04:36 PM and sets at 02:51 AM.