Cailleach Head
Cailleach Head is a cape on the West Highlands, in Highland, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 4.1 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (55) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
- Shore66
- Boat57
- Rock40
- Kayak28
- Spearfishing est.26
- Shore66
- Boat57
- Rock40
- Kayak28
- Spearfishing26est.
Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
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Tides
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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 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 69 | 61 | 0–10kn SSE | 0.30–0.40m WNW | 0.21m · 9.9s NNW | 12.5° | |
| 20 Tue | 66 | 59 | 61 | 50 | 51 | 4–15kn SE | 0.28–0.40m NNW | 0.24m · 11.7s NW | 12.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 78 | 76 | 77 | 72 | 71 | 1–14kn SSE | 0.18–0.66m NNW | 0.19m · 9.9s NW | 12.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 66 | 57 | 40 | 28 | 26 | 5–14kn WSW | 0.46–0.90m NW | 0.51m · 4.5s NNW | 12.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 72 | 70 | 72 | 63 | 63 | 4–8kn S | 0.26–0.44m NW | 0.21m · 6.4s NNW | 12.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 46 | 39 | 42 | 17 | 29 | 7–21kn SSE | 0.34–2.22m SW | 0.20m · 8.6s NW | 12.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–35kn WNW | 1.98–3.26m WNW | 0.66m · 9.2s NNW | 12.2° |
Nearest town: Scoraig (2.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Meall nan Caorach — island, 3.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Cailleach Head?
Our fishing score for Cailleach Head on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Cailleach Head on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 05:23 AM, 05:26 PM. Low tides: 11:31 AM, 11:55 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Cailleach Head?
The mean spring range at Cailleach Head is about 4.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Cailleach Head?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:12 AM and sets at 05:58 PM. The moon rises at 04:49 PM and sets at 02:59 AM.