Leirinmore
Leirinmore is a town on the West Highlands coast in Highland, United Kingdom, close to Durness.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Fair (54) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a light breeze.
- Gusting 30 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.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a light breeze
- big swell
- strong wind
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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 | 2–18kn S | 1.56–2.32m W | 1.77m · 10.2s W | 12.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–22kn SE | 1.82–2.54m WNW | 1.94m · 11.1s WNW | 12.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–21kn SSE | 1.46–2.16m WNW | 1.48m · 10.3s WNW | 12.1° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–22kn WNW | 1.52–2.30m WNW | 1.44m · 8.7s WNW | 12.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–12kn SSW | 1.40–1.72m WNW | 1.45m · 8.9s W | 11.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–24kn SSE | 1.76–3.46m W | 1.59m · 9.8s W | 11.9° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–36kn WNW | 3.90–6.30m WNW | 0.99m · 10.0s NW | 11.8° |
The nearest towns are Durness at 1.2 km and Sangobeg at 1.4 km, with Rispond 4 km away and Keoldale 4.5 km away. Pocan Smoo, a cave, lies 0.1 km from Leirinmore, and Eilean Hoan, an island, is 2.5 km away. Nearby coastal points include Grave Point at 5.1 km and Faraid Head at 5.2 km. The area has a large tidal range with two high and two low tides a day, and a spring range of 3.74 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Pocan Smoo — cave, 0.1 km
- Eilean Hoan — island, 2.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Leirinmore?
Our fishing score for Leirinmore on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Leirinmore on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 06:16 AM, 06:13 PM. Low tides: 12:17 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Leirinmore?
The mean spring range at Leirinmore is about 3.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Leirinmore?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:11 AM and sets at 05:54 PM. The moon rises at 04:47 PM and sets at 02:55 AM.