Out Head
Out Head is a coastal point on the east coast of Scotland, in Fife, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 4.4 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 1.3° around 23:00.
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.
- Shore56
- Boat52
- Rock50
- Kayak49
- Spearfishing est.42
- Shore56
- Boat52
- Rock50
- Kayak49
- Spearfishing42est.
Go — Shore
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 NNE · cross wind
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 56 | 63 | 50 | 50 | 41 | 2–12kn W | 0.40–1.32m E | 0.59m · 5.2s E | 11.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–16kn SE | 1.36–2.26m ESE | 1.38m · 5.9s E | 11.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–13kn S | 1.36–2.70m E | 2.02m · 6.9s E | 11.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 56 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 42 | 2–13kn W | 0.24–1.36m E | 0.67m · 6.2s E | 11.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 61 | 54 | 56 | 51 | 44 | 0–18kn N | 0.18–0.86m E | 0.43m · 4.6s E | 11.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 52 | 49 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 3–20kn SSW | 0.70–1.68m ESE | 0.82m · 5.4s ESE | 11.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–29kn W | 0.76–1.32m SW | 0.26m · 6.2s SE | 11.0° |
Nearest town: Saint Andrews (3.3 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Out Head?
Our fishing score for Out Head on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Out Head on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:37 PM. Low tides: 06:03 AM, 06:23 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Out Head?
The mean spring range at Out Head is about 4.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Out Head?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:57 AM and sets at 05:52 PM. The moon rises at 04:37 PM and sets at 02:52 AM.