John O' Groats
John O' Groats is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in the Highland region of the United Kingdom.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (58) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 1.6° 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 34 kn around 15:00.
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.
- Shore42
- Boat42
- Rock2
- Kayak18
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore42
- Boat42
- Rock2
- Kayak18
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Marginal — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 1 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 | 42 | 42 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 3–18kn WNW | 0.66–1.66m N | 0.88m · 6.5s ESE | 12.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 77 | 77 | 57 | 57 | 44 | 3–7kn SSW | 0.40–0.62m SSE | 0.30m · 5.3s SE | 12.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 48 | 48 | 46 | 43 | 30 | 5–29kn S | 0.42–3.18m SSE | 0.69m · 6.9s SSE | 12.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–28kn WNW | 2.00–3.28m W | 0.52m · 8.0s SE | 12.1° |
The ruins of John O’Groats House lie 0.6 km away, and Ness of Duncansby is the nearest coastal point at 1.3 km. Ness of Huna is 1.8 km away, Huna town is 1.9 km, and the Bay of Sannick is 2.2 km. Duncansby Head and its lighthouse are both 2.6 km away, Scarton Point is 3.6 km, and the Island of Stroma is 4.8 km. The tides are semidiurnal with a moderate tidal range, and a spring range of 2.5 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- John O’Groats House — ruins, 0.6 km
- Duncansby Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, 2.6 km
- Island of Stroma — island, 4.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at John O' Groats?
Our fishing score for John O' Groats on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at John O' Groats on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:21 AM, 09:13 PM. Low tides: 01:46 AM, 02:01 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at John O' Groats?
The mean spring range at John O' Groats is about 2.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at John O' Groats?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:04 AM and sets at 05:47 PM. The moon rises at 04:40 PM and sets at 02:48 AM.