Inverness
Inverness is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in the Highland region, United Kingdom, with a population of 47,790.
Best window 08:00 – 09:00
Fair (50) — best around 08:00–09:00, thanks to moving water, dawn or dusk light, a light breeze.
- Shore72
- Boat69
- Rock71
- Kayak56
- Spearfishing est.57
- Shore72
- Boat69
- Rock71
- Kayak56
- Spearfishing57est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 4 h agoBest 06:00–09:00·Avoid 15:00–18:00
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 4 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 73 | 0–5kn S | 0.04–0.08m ENE | 0.04m · 5.1s ENE | 11.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 77 | 2–5kn ENE | 0.10–0.30m E | 0.17m · 4.1s ENE | 11.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 84 | 83 | 84 | 82 | 70 | 1–9kn ENE | 0.26–0.38m ENE | 0.24m · 5.3s ENE | 11.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 72 | 69 | 71 | 56 | 57 | 3–10kn WSW | 0.12–0.34m NNE | 0.15m · 5.3s ENE | 11.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 66 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 56 | 1–7kn SW | 0.04–0.10m ENE | 0.07m · 5.1s ENE | 11.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 50 | 48 | 49 | 46 | 41 | 4–22kn S | 0.06–0.70m ESE | 0.11m · 4.3s E | 11.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–26kn WSW | 0.36–0.82m WSW | 0.12m · 3.7s WSW | 10.8° |
Inverness has a macro, semidiurnal tide with a spring range of 3.47 m. Nearby coastal points include Longman Point and Craigton Point, both 2.4 km away, with the Ness Islands landmark 1.7 km away. Surrounding towns include North Kessock (3 km), Milton of Leys (4.2 km), Smithton (4.3 km) and Westhill (4.5 km).
Also known as
إنفرنيس, Ινβερνές, Inbhir Nis
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Ness Islands — island, 1.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Inverness?
Our fishing score for Inverness on October 22, 2026 is 50 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Inverness on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:11 AM, 10:10 PM. Low tides: 03:53 AM, 04:12 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Inverness?
The mean spring range at Inverness is about 3.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Inverness?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:06 AM and sets at 05:55 PM. The moon rises at 04:44 PM and sets at 02:55 AM.