Dornoch Point
Dornoch Point is a coastal point 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 08:00 – 09:00
Fair (52) — best around 08:00–09:00, thanks to moving water, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 0.9° around 22:00.
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.
- Shore56
- Boat47
- Rock45
- Kayak41
- Spearfishing est.37
- Shore56
- Boat47
- Rock45
- Kayak41
- Spearfishing37est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoBest 18:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–03:00, 06:00–18:00
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces E · wind quartering offshore
- likely murky water
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Waves— m
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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 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 83 | 74 | 1–6kn SE | 0.14–0.46m E | 0.16m · 4.4s E | 12.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 64 | 36 | 43 | 0 | 18 | 8–14kn ESE | 0.52–1.10m E | 0.68m · 4.8s E | 12.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 25 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–10kn SE | 0.94–1.26m E | 0.95m · 6.5s E | 11.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 56 | 47 | 45 | 41 | 37 | 4–13kn W | 0.26–0.94m NE | 0.48m · 6.4s ENE | 11.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 58 | 1–6kn W | 0.12–0.26m ENE | 0.15m · 5.3s ENE | 11.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 53 | 48 | 53 | 46 | 42 | 2–24kn S | 0.14–1.32m ESE | 0.36m · 4.3s E | 11.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–31kn W | 0.72–1.26m WSW | 0.17m · 4.9s SSW | 11.3° |
Nearest town: Dornoch (1.7 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Craig Carnaig — island, 1.4 km
- Pilgudy Holiday Park — park, 3.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Dornoch Point?
Our fishing score for Dornoch Point on October 22, 2026 is 52 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Dornoch Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:02 AM, 10:01 PM. Low tides: 03:37 AM, 03:55 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Dornoch Point?
The mean spring range at Dornoch Point is about 3.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Dornoch Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:06 AM and sets at 05:53 PM. The moon rises at 04:43 PM and sets at 02:53 AM.