Loch A’ Chracaich
Loch A’ Chracaich is a bay on the Inner Hebrides, in Highland, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 4.2 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 23:00
Fair (54) — best around 22:00–23:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
- Feels like 2.0° around 07:00.
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.
- Shore70
- Boat59
- Rock60
- Kayak48
- Spearfishing est.42
- Shore70
- Boat59
- Rock60
- Kayak48
- Spearfishing42est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 4 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–06:00, 09:00–15:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
- likely murky water
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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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 | 77 | 69 | 67 | 52 | 48 | 2–11kn SSE | 0.30–0.64m SSW | 0.25m · 8.9s N | 12.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 59 | 36 | 47 | 6 | 22 | 6–13kn SE | 0.26–0.38m S | 0.12m · 7.3s WNW | 12.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 75 | 72 | 73 | 69 | 60 | 0–17kn SSW | 0.10–0.78m NW | 0.10m · 6.6s NW | 12.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 70 | 59 | 60 | 48 | 42 | 4–10kn W | 0.34–0.76m NW | 0.29m · 4.1s NW | 12.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 65 | 64 | 65 | 58 | 54 | 2–10kn SE | 0.18–0.34m WNW | 0.14m · 5.3s NNW | 12.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 40 | 36 | 39 | 23 | 29 | 6–19kn SSE | 0.28–2.16m SSW | 0.16m · 6.2s WNW | 12.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–30kn W | 1.66–3.10m WNW | 0.48m · 8.1s NNW | 12.4° |
Nearest town: Shieldaig (5.7 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Glas-Sgeir — island, 1.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Loch A’ Chracaich?
Our fishing score for Loch A’ Chracaich on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Loch A’ Chracaich on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 05:11 AM, 05:16 PM. Low tides: 11:23 AM, 11:48 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Loch A’ Chracaich?
The mean spring range at Loch A’ Chracaich is about 4.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Loch A’ Chracaich?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:12 AM and sets at 06:01 PM. The moon rises at 04:50 PM and sets at 03:01 AM.