Loch Shieldaig
Loch Shieldaig 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.
- Shore76
- Boat64
- Rock64
- Kayak53
- Spearfishing est.46
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- Boat64
- Rock64
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Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 03:00–06:00, 09:00–15:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
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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 | 88 | 88 | 73 | 79 | 53 | 1–6kn SSE | 0.30–0.64m SSW | 0.25m · 8.9s N | 12.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 81 | 78 | 79 | 70 | 68 | 2–8kn ESE | 0.26–0.38m S | 0.12m · 7.3s WNW | 12.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 81 | 79 | 80 | 74 | 69 | 2–15kn SSE | 0.10–0.78m NW | 0.10m · 6.6s NW | 12.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 76 | 64 | 64 | 53 | 46 | 4–10kn W | 0.34–0.76m NW | 0.29m · 4.1s NW | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 73 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 62 | 0–8kn SSE | 0.18–0.34m WNW | 0.14m · 5.3s NNW | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 44 | 43 | 43 | 40 | 37 | 5–20kn SSE | 0.28–2.16m SSW | 0.16m · 6.2s WNW | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–29kn W | 1.66–3.10m WNW | 0.48m · 8.1s NNW | 12.3° |
Nearest town: Gairloch (1.8 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Eilean an t-Sabhail — island, 0.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Loch Shieldaig?
Our fishing score for Loch Shieldaig on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Loch Shieldaig on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 05:16 AM, 05:19 PM. Low tides: 11:26 AM, 11:51 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Loch Shieldaig?
The mean spring range at Loch Shieldaig is about 4.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Loch Shieldaig?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:12 AM and sets at 06:00 PM. The moon rises at 04:50 PM and sets at 03:01 AM.