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Ness of Duncansby

Ness of Duncansby is a coastal point on the east coast of Scotland, in Highland, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about ⁦2.5 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

59Good

Best window 22:00 – 00:00

Good (59) — best around ⁦22:00–00:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a comfortable water temperature.

  • Feels like ⁦-0.3°⁩ around 13:00.
    Why we say thisApparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.
  • Gusting 42 kn around 13:00.
    Why we say thisGusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
  • Shore11
  • Boat14
  • Rock0
  • Kayak0
  • Spearfishing0est.

Not today

Confidence: highUpdated about 4 h ago
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Avoid ⁦00:00–00:00⁩

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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • moving water
  • a comfortable water temperature
  • faces N · wind quartering offshore
  • big swell
  • strong wind

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Tides

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Coefficient 66

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Which day to go

Updated about 4 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon53381500014–24kn S0.80–1.68m WSW0.74m · 8.1s WNW12.6°
20 Tue520000018–27kn SSE1.72–2.72m SSE0.94m · 8.8s WNW12.6°
21 Wed52000003–23kn SSE1.84–2.82m ESE2.00m · 7.5s ESE12.5°
22 Thu5911140007–30kn WNW0.98–1.86m WNW0.99m · 7.1s ESE12.5°
23 Fri6057660603–13kn SSW0.72–0.90m W0.60m · 8.1s WNW12.4°
24 Sat6432530008–42kn S0.78–3.34m SSW0.98m · 8.5s W12.4°
25 Sun640000012–45kn WNW2.32–4.68m W0.55m · 8.5s E12.4°

Nearest town: John O' Groats (⁦1.3 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • John O’Groats House — ruins, ⁦1.0 km⁩
  • Duncansby Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, ⁦1.6 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ness of Duncansby?

Our fishing score for Ness of Duncansby on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Ness of Duncansby on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦09:21 AM, 09:14 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦01:38 AM, 01:54 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Ness of Duncansby?

The mean spring range at Ness of Duncansby is about ⁦2.5 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Ness of Duncansby?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:04 AM and sets at 05:47 PM. The moon rises at 04:40 PM and sets at 02:48 AM.