Elgol
Elgol is a town on the coast of the Inner Hebrides, in the Highland region of the United Kingdom, with a population of 168.
Fair (50) — best around —, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, lively water.
- Shore80
- Boat68
- Rock75
- Kayak33
- Spearfishing est.47
- Shore80
- Boat68
- Rock75
- Kayak33
- Spearfishing47est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Spearfishing
Confidence: highUpdated about 5 h agoBest 18:00–21:00·Avoid 00:00–12:00, 21:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- lively water
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 5 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 70 | 66 | 66 | 60 | 49 | 5–20kn SSE | 0.42–0.64m SSW | 0.33m · 5.0s WSW | 13.4° | |
| 20 Tue | 72 | 65 | 52 | 42 | 29 | 7–17kn SE | 0.56–0.64m S | 0.24m · 5.5s SW | 13.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 66 | 65 | 52 | 50 | 40 | 3–24kn ENE | 0.36–0.90m SW | 0.30m · 6.8s WSW | 13.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 80 | 68 | 75 | 33 | 47 | 8–17kn W | 0.42–0.76m W | 0.30m · 5.3s WSW | 13.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 75 | 68 | 60 | 43 | 44 | 2–16kn NW | 0.36–0.58m WSW | 0.25m · 6.0s WSW | 13.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 56 | 56 | 35 | 30 | 13 | 6–31kn S | 0.60–2.44m SW | 0.37m · 6.0s SW | 13.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–27kn WNW | 1.50–2.44m W | 0.33m · 10.8s WSW | 12.9° |
The nearest bays are Loch Scavaig at 3.5 km and Loch Slapin at 4.8 km, with Loch Eishort at 7.9 km. Kilmarie lies 5.1 km away, Tokavaig 8.3 km and Achnacloich 8.5 km. The island of Suidhe nan Eun is 1.1 km from Elgol. Tides here are semidiurnal with a large tidal range, and the spring range is 3.86 m.
Also known as
Ealaghol
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Suidhe nan Eun — island, 1.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Elgol?
Our fishing score for Elgol on October 22, 2026 is 50 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Elgol on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:22 AM, 04:37 PM. Low tides: 10:36 AM, 11:04 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Elgol?
The mean spring range at Elgol is about 3.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Elgol?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:13 AM and sets at 06:03 PM. The moon rises at 04:51 PM and sets at 03:04 AM.