Huna
Huna is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in the Highland region of the United Kingdom, close to John O' Groats.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (58) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a light breeze.
- Feels like 1.9° 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 35 kn around 11:00.
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.
- Shore44
- Boat44
- Rock2
- Kayak15
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore44
- Boat44
- Rock2
- Kayak15
- Spearfishing0est.
Marginal — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a light breeze
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
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- Waves— m
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 64 | 56 | 45 | 26 | 26 | 7–16kn S | 0.54–1.42m SSE | 0.45m · 4.9s SE | 12.5° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–21kn SSE | 1.48–2.50m SE | 0.74m · 6.4s E | 12.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–19kn SSE | 1.64–2.62m ESE | 1.90m · 7.3s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 44 | 44 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 3–19kn WNW | 0.68–1.58m NNE | 0.91m · 6.5s ESE | 12.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 71 | 74 | 41 | 37 | 22 | 4–12kn SW | 0.52–0.82m SE | 0.40m · 5.1s ESE | 12.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 52 | 51 | 36 | 36 | 19 | 3–28kn S | 0.54–2.60m SE | 0.82m · 6.4s ESE | 12.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–35kn W | 1.58–3.08m WNW | 0.67m · 7.8s ESE | 12.1° |
Huna lies 1.9 km from the town of John O' Groats. Nearby coastal points include Ness of Huna at 0.5 km, Ness of Quoys at 1.8 km and Scarton Point at 2.8 km, with Gills Bay 2.7 km away and the island of Stroma 2.7 km away. Landmarks in the area include the ruins of John O’Groats House at 2.2 km, the island of Clett at 3.4 km and Duncansby Head Lighthouse at 4.5 km. The tides are semidiurnal with a moderate tidal range, and a spring range of 2.64 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- John O’Groats House — ruins, 2.2 km
- Duncansby Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, 4.5 km
- Clett — island, 3.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Huna?
Our fishing score for Huna on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Huna on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:54 AM, 08:43 PM. Low tides: 01:33 AM, 01:47 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Huna?
The mean spring range at Huna is about 2.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Huna?
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.