Tentsmuir Point
Tentsmuir Point 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 1.2° around 03:00.
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.
- Shore51
- Boat48
- Rock46
- Kayak46
- Spearfishing est.39
- Shore51
- Boat48
- Rock46
- Kayak46
- Spearfishing39est.
Marginal
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
Updated about 0 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 68 | 71 | 49 | 46 | 38 | 1–12kn N | 0.40–1.32m E | 0.59m · 5.2s E | 11.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–15kn SE | 1.36–2.26m ESE | 1.38m · 5.9s E | 11.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–12kn SE | 1.36–2.70m E | 2.02m · 6.9s E | 11.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 51 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 39 | 3–14kn W | 0.24–1.36m E | 0.67m · 6.2s E | 11.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 62 | 61 | 61 | 56 | 51 | 3–21kn N | 0.18–0.86m E | 0.43m · 4.6s E | 11.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 49 | 49 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 4–29kn SW | 0.70–1.68m ESE | 0.82m · 5.4s ESE | 11.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25–36kn W | 0.76–1.32m SW | 0.26m · 6.2s SE | 11.0° |
Nearest town: Monifieth (3.6 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- North Lighthouse — lighthouse, 4.6 km
- Ruined house — ruins, 4.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Tentsmuir Point?
Our fishing score for Tentsmuir Point on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Tentsmuir Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:37 PM. Low tides: 06:02 AM, 06:21 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Tentsmuir Point?
The mean spring range at Tentsmuir Point is about 4.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Tentsmuir Point?
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 02:51 AM.