Peskio

Faraid Head

Faraid Head is a cape on the West Highlands, in Highland, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around ⁦3.8 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 light breeze.

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Not today

Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h ago
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Why
  • moving water
  • a major solunar period
  • a light breeze
  • faces NW · wind quartering offshore
  • big swell

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Tides

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Coefficient 49

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Which day to go

Updated about 11 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon38000002–16kn S1.64–2.42m W1.85m · 10.2s W12.1°
20 Tue43000004–15kn SE1.88–2.62m WNW2.01m · 11.1s WNW12.1°
21 Wed47000002–15kn SSE1.60–2.00m WNW1.61m · 10.2s WNW12.0°
22 Thu55000006–17kn W1.50–2.28m WNW1.56m · 8.3s WNW12.0°
23 Fri57030005–13kn SW1.44–1.78m W1.48m · 8.9s W11.8°
24 Sat64000004–23kn S1.82–2.30m W1.79m · 9.5s W11.8°
25 Sun710000019–35kn W1.94–6.10m WNW1.55m · 9.6s NW11.7°

Also known as

An Fharaird

Nearest town: Durness (⁦4.3 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Eilean Dubh — island, ⁦3.0 km⁩

Questions

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

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

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

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦06:16 AM, 06:12 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦12:15 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Faraid Head?

The mean spring range at Faraid Head is about ⁦3.8 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Faraid Head?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:11 AM and sets at 05:54 PM. The moon rises at 04:47 PM and sets at 02:55 AM.