Noss Head
Noss Head is a cape on the east coast of Scotland, in Highland, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 2.7 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 17:00 – 19:00
Good (59) — best around 17:00–19:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Shore45
- Boat43
- Rock15
- Kayak28
- Spearfishing est.4
- Shore45
- Boat43
- Rock15
- Kayak28
- Spearfishing4est.
Marginal — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- strong wind
- big swell
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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 | 71 | 61 | 47 | 43 | 27 | 5–16kn S | 0.54–1.34m SE | 0.46m · 4.0s SE | 12.4° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–19kn SSE | 1.42–2.50m SE | 0.90m · 6.5s E | 12.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–17kn SSE | 1.70–2.66m ESE | 2.15m · 7.3s ESE | 12.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 45 | 43 | 15 | 28 | 4 | 3–16kn W | 0.58–1.70m ENE | 0.93m · 6.2s E | 12.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 76 | 76 | 70 | 66 | 46 | 2–8kn SSW | 0.30–0.56m SE | 0.30m · 4.5s ESE | 12.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 47 | 49 | 45 | 43 | 37 | 5–29kn S | 0.32–3.18m SE | 0.67m · 6.0s ESE | 12.1° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–28kn WNW | 1.38–2.46m WSW | 0.55m · 6.0s S | 11.9° |
Nearest town: Reiss (3.8 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Noss Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.1 km
- Castle Sinclair Girnigoe — ruins, 0.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Noss Head?
Our fishing score for Noss Head on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Noss Head on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:35 AM, 09:29 PM. Low tides: 02:55 AM, 03:11 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Noss Head?
The mean spring range at Noss Head is about 2.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Noss Head?
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.