Strathkinness
Strathkinness is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in Fife, United Kingdom, with a population of 610.
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 0.3° 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
- Boat60
- Rock61
- Kayak56
- Spearfishing est.50
- Shore65
- Boat60
- Rock61
- Kayak56
- Spearfishing50est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
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
- strong 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 | 73 | 68 | 62 | 60 | 55 | 1–11kn SSW | 0.28–0.82m E | 0.45m · 4.7s E | 11.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 43 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–15kn SE | 0.80–1.32m ESE | 0.78m · 5.3s E | 12.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 44 | 61 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3–11kn SSE | 0.78–1.50m E | 0.95m · 6.8s E | 12.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 65 | 60 | 61 | 56 | 50 | 5–14kn WSW | 0.18–0.78m SSE | 0.36m · 5.2s ESE | 12.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 62 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 51 | 5–19kn NNE | 0.10–0.66m E | 0.32m · 4.0s E | 11.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 48 | 44 | 45 | 39 | 36 | 4–23kn SSW | 0.40–1.16m ESE | 0.42m · 5.1s E | 11.9° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–32kn W | 0.86–1.28m WSW | 0.12m · 5.1s S | 12.2° |
The town lies near Guardbridge (3.5 km) and Saint Andrews (4.7 km), with Leuchars 5.2 km away. Nearby coastal features include Shelly Point (3.8 km), Saint Andrews Bay (4.4 km) and Out Head (5 km). Tides in the area are macro, semidiurnal, with a spring range of 4.36 m.
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Strathkinness?
Our fishing score for Strathkinness on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Strathkinness on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:37 PM. Low tides: 06:04 AM, 06:23 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Strathkinness?
The mean spring range at Strathkinness is about 4.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Strathkinness?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:58 AM and sets at 05:52 PM. The moon rises at 04:37 PM and sets at 02:52 AM.