Kirtomy Bay
Kirtomy Bay is a bay on the east coast of Scotland, in Highland, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.7 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 23:00.
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.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- moving water
- a major solunar period
- a light breeze
- big swell
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–11kn SSE | 1.46–2.40m WNW | 1.74m · 10.3s WNW | 12.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–17kn SSE | 1.92–2.68m WNW | 2.03m · 11.0s WNW | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–9kn SSE | 1.58–2.04m WNW | 1.57m · 10.3s WNW | 12.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–15kn W | 1.64–2.50m WNW | 1.35m · 9.3s WNW | 12.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–9kn S | 1.44–1.70m WNW | 1.47m · 8.9s WNW | 12.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–21kn SSE | 1.62–2.64m W | 1.66m · 9.6s WNW | 12.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–27kn WNW | 3.26–7.14m WNW | 0.91m · 9.8s NNW | 12.3° |
Nearest town: Bettyhill (1.8 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Aìgeach — island, 2.0 km
- Strathnaver Museum — museum, 1.6 km
- Church of Scotland — church, 2.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Kirtomy Bay?
Our fishing score for Kirtomy Bay on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Kirtomy Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 06:34 AM, 06:29 PM. Low tides: 12:18 AM, 12:34 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Kirtomy Bay?
The mean spring range at Kirtomy Bay is about 3.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Kirtomy Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:09 AM and sets at 05:52 PM. The moon rises at 04:45 PM and sets at 02:53 AM.