Mellon Charles
Mellon Charles is a small town of about 80 people on the coast of the West Highlands, in the Highland region of the United Kingdom.
Best window 22:00 – 23:00
Fair (54) — best around 22:00–23:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
- Shore68
- Boat51
- Rock59
- Kayak42
- Spearfishing est.32
- Shore68
- Boat51
- Rock59
- Kayak42
- Spearfishing32est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–15:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
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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 | 72 | 66 | 60 | 61 | 39 | 1–13kn S | 0.32–0.66m WSW | 0.30m · 10.1s N | 12.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 71 | 69 | 69 | 60 | 58 | 1–10kn SE | 0.26–0.38m WNW | 0.21m · 10.6s NW | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 75 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 66 | 2–16kn SE | 0.14–0.60m NNW | 0.15m · 9.5s NW | 12.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 68 | 51 | 59 | 42 | 32 | 5–12kn W | 0.40–0.72m NW | 0.36m · 4.2s NNW | 12.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 71 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 60 | 4–8kn SSW | 0.22–0.38m NW | 0.16m · 5.8s NNW | 12.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 45 | 38 | 43 | 14 | 22 | 8–23kn SSE | 0.34–2.28m SSW | 0.20m · 7.9s NW | 12.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–38kn WNW | 1.90–2.72m WNW | 0.80m · 9.3s NNW | 12.2° |
The nearest town is Aultbea, 3.2 km away. Nearby coastal points include Rudh' a' Choin at 0.3 km, Gob na Lice at 0.9 km, Aird-fraoch at 1.9 km and Aird Point at 3.1 km, with Slaggan Bay 3.2 km away. The island of Sgeir an Araig lies 1.7 km from the town. The area has a large tidal range, with two high and two low tides each day and a spring range of 4.14 m.
Also known as
Meallan Theàrlaich
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Sgeir an Araig — island, 1.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Mellon Charles?
Our fishing score for Mellon Charles on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Mellon Charles on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 05:20 AM, 05:23 PM. Low tides: 11:30 AM, 11:54 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Mellon Charles?
The mean spring range at Mellon Charles is about 4.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Mellon Charles?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:13 AM and sets at 06:00 PM. The moon rises at 04:50 PM and sets at 03:00 AM.