Briga Head
Briga Head is a cape on the east coast of Scotland, in Highland, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.4 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (56) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature.
- Feels like 1.4° around 12:00.
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. - Gusting 38 kn around 15:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- moving water
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces WNW · wind quartering onshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–20kn SSE | 1.40–2.54m W | 1.79m · 9.9s W | 12.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–24kn SE | 2.20–2.86m WSW | 2.03m · 11.1s WNW | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–19kn SSE | 1.78–2.26m WSW | 1.62m · 10.2s WNW | 12.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–27kn WNW | 1.76–2.74m WNW | 1.36m · 9.4s W | 12.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–15kn S | 1.46–1.76m WNW | 1.53m · 9.0s W | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–39kn S | 1.78–2.64m WSW | 1.72m · 9.6s W | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–45kn WNW | 2.84–7.14m W | 0.58m · 10.6s NW | 12.3° |
Nearest town: Dunnet (5.5 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Dunnet Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, 2.3 km
- Cleet of Brough — island, 3.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Briga Head?
Our fishing score for Briga Head on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Briga Head on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 07:32 AM, 07:03 PM. Low tides: 12:48 AM, 01:05 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Briga Head?
The mean spring range at Briga Head is about 3.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Briga Head?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:06 AM and sets at 05:48 PM. The moon rises at 04:42 PM and sets at 02:49 AM.