Gills Bay Port
Gills Bay Port is a port on the east coast of Scotland, in Highland, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.1 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (58) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, a light breeze.
- Feels like 2.0° around 13:00.
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. - Gusting 33 kn around 14:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
- Shore38
- Boat39
- Rock1
- Kayak9
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore38
- Boat39
- Rock1
- Kayak9
- Spearfishing0est.
Marginal — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 8 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- moving water
- a major solunar period
- a light breeze
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 8 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 66 | 57 | 44 | 24 | 28 | 7–16kn SSE | 0.54–1.42m SSE | 0.45m · 4.9s SE | 12.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–19kn SSE | 1.48–2.50m SE | 0.74m · 6.4s E | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–15kn SSE | 1.64–2.62m ESE | 1.90m · 7.3s ESE | 12.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 38 | 39 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 3–17kn WNW | 0.68–1.58m NNE | 0.91m · 6.5s ESE | 12.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 58 | 62 | 39 | 38 | 22 | 2–8kn SW | 0.52–0.82m SE | 0.40m · 5.1s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 41 | 41 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 3–28kn S | 0.54–2.60m SE | 0.82m · 6.4s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–35kn W | 1.58–3.08m WNW | 0.67m · 7.8s ESE | 12.4° |
Nearest town: East Mey (2.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Clett — island, 3.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Gills Bay Port?
Our fishing score for Gills Bay Port on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Gills Bay Port on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:24 AM, 08:07 PM. Low tides: 01:11 AM, 01:27 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Gills Bay Port?
The mean spring range at Gills Bay Port is about 3.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Gills Bay Port?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:05 AM and sets at 05:47 PM. The moon rises at 04:41 PM and sets at 02:48 AM.