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Dunnet Head

Dunnet Head is a coastal point on the east coast of Scotland, in Highland, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around ⁦3.2 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

55Good

Best window 22:00 – 00:00

Good (55) — best around ⁦22:00–00:00⁩, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature.

  • Feels like ⁦1.8°⁩ around 13:00.
    Why we say thisApparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.
  • Gusting 39 kn around 08:00.
    Why we say thisGusts, 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 11 h ago
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Avoid ⁦00:00–00:00⁩

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Why
  • moving water
  • a major solunar period
  • a comfortable water temperature
  • faces N · wind quartering onshore
  • big swell
  • strong wind

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Tides

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Coefficient 57

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Which day to go

Updated about 11 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon40000009–20kn SSE1.40–2.54m W1.79m · 9.9s W12.6°
20 Tue420000014–24kn SE2.20–2.86m WSW2.03m · 11.1s WNW12.6°
21 Wed47000003–19kn SSE1.78–2.26m WSW1.62m · 10.2s WNW12.6°
22 Thu55000007–27kn WNW1.62–2.52m WNW1.44m · 9.3s W12.5°
23 Fri59000002–17kn SSW1.42–1.70m W1.50m · 8.9s W12.5°
24 Sat67000004–39kn S1.60–2.52m WSW1.76m · 9.5s W12.4°
25 Sun710000025–54kn W1.74–6.36m WNW0.84m · 9.9s NW12.3°

Also known as

Ceann Dùnaid

Nearest town: Dunnet (⁦6.1 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, ⁦0.0 km⁩
  • Cleet of Brough — island, ⁦3.1 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Dunnet Head?

Our fishing score for Dunnet Head on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Dunnet Head on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦07:27 AM, 07:08 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦12:56 AM, 01:12 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Dunnet Head?

The mean spring range at Dunnet Head is about ⁦3.2 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Dunnet 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.