Leith Harbour
Leith 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 (57) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like 0.5° 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.
- Shore63
- Boat59
- Rock61
- Kayak53
- Spearfishing est.50
- Shore63
- Boat59
- Rock61
- Kayak53
- Spearfishing50est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
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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- Period— s
- Current— kn
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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 | 85 | 84 | 85 | 82 | 71 | 1–11kn SE | 0.12–0.26m ENE | 0.13m · 4.1s ENE | 11.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 85 | 76 | 81 | 61 | 63 | 7–14kn E | 0.24–0.32m ENE | 0.21m · 4.2s ENE | 11.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 76 | 70 | 75 | 62 | 61 | 2–25kn W | 0.26–0.42m ENE | 0.24m · 5.4s ENE | 11.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 63 | 59 | 61 | 53 | 50 | 5–22kn WSW | 0.06–0.42m W | 0.11m · 5.6s NE | 11.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 64 | 61 | 62 | 57 | 51 | 4–31kn N | 0.04–0.42m NNE | 0.10m · 3.9s NE | 11.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 50 | 48 | 48 | 42 | 38 | 4–21kn SW | 0.18–0.62m ESE | 0.14m · 4.3s ENE | 11.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17–28kn W | 0.56–0.96m WSW | 0.04m · 3.7s W | 11.4° |
Nearest town: Kinghorn (4.8 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Inchkeith Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.2 km
- Inchkeith — island, 0.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Leith Harbour?
Our fishing score for Leith Harbour on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Leith Harbour on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:04 AM, 12:51 PM. Low tides: 06:16 AM, 06:35 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Leith Harbour?
The mean spring range at Leith Harbour is about 4.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Leith Harbour?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:58 AM and sets at 05:54 PM. The moon rises at 04:38 PM and sets at 02:54 AM.