Craigton Point
Craigton Point is a coastal point on the east coast of Scotland, in Highland, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.5 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 08:00 – 09:00
Fair (50) — best around 08:00–09:00, thanks to moving water, dawn or dusk light, a light breeze.
- Feels like 1.9° around 23:00.
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.
- Shore67
- Boat64
- Rock65
- Kayak55
- Spearfishing est.53
- Shore67
- Boat64
- Rock65
- Kayak55
- Spearfishing53est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoBest 06:00–09:00·Avoid 12:00–18:00
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
- likely murky water
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Tides
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- Waves— m
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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 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 73 | 0–5kn S | 0.04–0.08m ENE | 0.04m · 5.1s ENE | 11.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 77 | 2–5kn ENE | 0.10–0.30m E | 0.17m · 4.1s ENE | 11.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 84 | 83 | 84 | 82 | 70 | 1–9kn ENE | 0.26–0.38m ENE | 0.24m · 5.3s ENE | 11.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 67 | 64 | 65 | 55 | 53 | 3–11kn SW | 0.10–0.36m NNE | 0.14m · 4.9s ENE | 11.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 59 | 1–5kn SW | 0.04–0.10m ENE | 0.05m · 5.3s ENE | 11.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 55 | 54 | 55 | 53 | 46 | 2–16kn S | 0.04–0.84m SE | 0.09m · 3.9s E | 11.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–24kn W | 0.56–0.90m WSW | 0.07m · 3.4s SSW | 10.8° |
Nearest town: North Kessock (0.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Ness Islands — island, 4.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Craigton Point?
Our fishing score for Craigton Point on October 22, 2026 is 50 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Craigton Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:11 AM, 10:10 PM. Low tides: 03:53 AM, 04:12 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Craigton Point?
The mean spring range at Craigton Point is about 3.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Craigton Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:06 AM and sets at 05:55 PM. The moon rises at 04:44 PM and sets at 02:55 AM.