North Queensferry
North Queensferry is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in Fife, United Kingdom, with a population of 1,070.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Fair (53) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a light breeze.
- 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.
- Shore67
- Boat59
- Rock62
- Kayak53
- Spearfishing est.46
- Shore67
- Boat59
- Rock62
- Kayak53
- Spearfishing46est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 69 | 0–5kn W | 0.12–0.26m ENE | 0.14m · 4.1s ENE | 11.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 83 | 74 | 79 | 65 | 60 | 5–12kn E | 0.24–0.30m ENE | 0.21m · 4.1s ENE | 11.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 77 | 73 | 75 | 63 | 57 | 4–17kn WSW | 0.24–0.42m ENE | 0.23m · 5.0s ENE | 11.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 67 | 59 | 62 | 53 | 46 | 1–12kn WSW | 0.06–0.38m W | 0.10m · 5.7s NE | 11.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 62 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 51 | 2–18kn NNW | 0.04–0.38m NNE | 0.10m · 3.8s NE | 11.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 50 | 48 | 49 | 45 | 40 | 1–22kn SW | 0.16–0.60m ESE | 0.14m · 4.3s ENE | 11.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–26kn W | 0.50–0.88m WSW | 0.04m · 3.5s W | 11.1° |
The North Queensferry Lighthouse stands 0.2 km away, and the island of Inchgarvie lies 1 km offshore. Nearby coastal features include Crookness (1.5 km), the Inner bay (1.7 km), Whitehouse Bay (2 km) and Peatdraught Bay (2.4 km), with the town of Queensferry 2 km away and Rosyth Castle ruins at 3 km. The tide is macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 4.16 m.
Also known as
Port na Banrighinn
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- North Queensferry Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.2 km
- Inchgarvie — island, 1.0 km
- Rosyth Castle — ruins, 3.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at North Queensferry?
Our fishing score for North Queensferry on October 22, 2026 is 53 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at North Queensferry on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:05 AM, 12:57 PM. Low tides: 05:50 AM, 06:06 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at North Queensferry?
The mean spring range at North Queensferry is about 4.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at North Queensferry?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:59 AM and sets at 05:55 PM. The moon rises at 04:39 PM and sets at 02:55 AM.