Ballachulish
Ballachulish is a town on the West Highlands coast in Highland, United Kingdom, with a population of about 650.
Fair (44) — best around —, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a light breeze.
- Shore77
- Boat73
- Rock75
- Kayak64
- Spearfishing est.63
- Shore77
- Boat73
- Rock75
- Kayak64
- Spearfishing63est.
Marginal
Confidence: mediumUpdated about 11 h agoBest 18:00–00:00·Avoid 12:00–15:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a light breeze
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 60 | 44 | 52 | 18 | 29 | 5–10kn ENE | |
| 20 Tue | 80 | 77 | 78 | 71 | 68 | 1–10kn ENE | |
| 21 Wed | 77 | 72 | 75 | 63 | 61 | 0–9kn NNE | |
| 22 Thu | 77 | 73 | 75 | 64 | 63 | 1–8kn W | |
| 23 Fri | 69 | 64 | 68 | 56 | 50 | 1–7kn NNW | |
| 24 Sat | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 35 | 1–24kn S | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–26kn W |
The tidal island of Eilean Munde lies 1.1 km away. Coastal points at Rudha Cuil-cheanna (7.3 km) and Corran (8.2 km) are nearby, with the town of Kinlochleven 10.8 km off and Fort William 15.6 km away. Loch Aber (12.2 km) and Inversanda Bay (13.2 km) are also within the surrounding area. Tides here are macro-tidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.26 m.
Also known as
Baile a Chaolais, Balleyn Cheeylysh
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Eilean Munde — island, 1.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ballachulish?
Our fishing score for Ballachulish on October 22, 2026 is 44 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Ballachulish on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:15 AM, 04:30 PM. Low tides: 10:23 AM, 10:54 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ballachulish?
The mean spring range at Ballachulish is about 3.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ballachulish?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:07 AM and sets at 06:01 PM. The moon rises at 04:46 PM and sets at 03:01 AM.