Kyle of Lochalsh
Kyle of Lochalsh is a town on the Inner Hebrides coast, Highland, United Kingdom, with a population of about 650.
Best window 22:00 – 23:00
Fair (52) — best around 22:00–23:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
- Shore75
- Boat64
- Rock72
- Kayak49
- Spearfishing est.49
- Shore75
- Boat64
- Rock72
- Kayak49
- Spearfishing49est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–03:00, 12:00–15:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 85 | 83 | 84 | 79 | 70 | 1–9kn SE | 0.06–0.12m SSW | 0.07m · 3.7s SW | 12.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 86 | 84 | 85 | 78 | 70 | 2–10kn ESE | 0.08–0.24m S | 0.05m · 3.0s S | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 78 | 76 | 77 | 74 | 64 | 1–16kn ENE | 0.04–0.22m SSW | 0.06m · 3.3s SSW | 12.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 75 | 64 | 72 | 49 | 49 | 4–10kn WSW | 0.08–0.16m NNW | 0.10m · 3.5s NNW | 12.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 72 | 71 | 71 | 66 | 60 | 2–9kn SE | 0.04–0.08m NW | 0.05m · 3.8s NNW | 12.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 45 | 42 | 44 | 31 | 35 | 6–20kn SSE | 0.08–1.16m SSW | 0.11m · 3.9s SSW | 12.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 33 | 11 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 9–26kn W | 0.40–1.08m WNW | 0.19m · 4.6s NW | 12.3° |
The town lies near Eilean a' Mhal, an island 1.6 km away. Nearby coastal features include Rudha na Caillich (4.7 km), Loch Alsh (5 km), Bàgh an Srathaidh (5.7 km), Loch Kishorn (7.5 km), Port Aslaig (9.4 km) and Broadford Bay (11 km). Tides here are macro, semidiurnal, with a spring range of 4.28 m.
Also known as
Caol Loch Aillse
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Eilean a' Mhal — island, 1.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Kyle of Lochalsh?
Our fishing score for Kyle of Lochalsh on October 22, 2026 is 52 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Kyle of Lochalsh on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 05:11 AM, 05:15 PM. Low tides: 11:24 AM, 11:48 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Kyle of Lochalsh?
The mean spring range at Kyle of Lochalsh is about 4.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Kyle of Lochalsh?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:11 AM and sets at 06:01 PM. The moon rises at 04:49 PM and sets at 03:02 AM.