Head of Man
Head of Man is a cape on the east coast of Scotland, in Highland, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.3 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
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.
- Feels like 1.7° around 12:00.
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 38 kn around 12:00.
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.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- moving water
- a major solunar period
- a light breeze
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–16kn SSE | 1.40–2.54m W | 1.79m · 9.9s W | 12.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–19kn SE | 2.20–2.86m WSW | 2.03m · 11.1s WNW | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–14kn SSE | 1.78–2.26m WSW | 1.62m · 10.2s WNW | 12.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–22kn WNW | 1.62–2.52m WNW | 1.44m · 9.3s W | 12.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–9kn SSW | 1.42–1.70m W | 1.50m · 8.9s W | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–26kn S | 1.60–2.52m WSW | 1.76m · 9.5s W | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–34kn W | 1.74–6.36m WNW | 0.84m · 9.9s NW | 12.3° |
Nearest town: Dunnet (2.1 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Dunnet Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, 4.7 km
- Cleet of Brough — island, 3.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Head of Man?
Our fishing score for Head of Man on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Head of Man on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 07:29 AM, 07:08 PM. Low tides: 12:55 AM, 01:11 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Head of Man?
The mean spring range at Head of Man is about 3.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Head of Man?
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.