Ord Point
Ord Point is a coastal point on the east coast of Scotland, in Highland, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.2 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 08:00 – 10:00
Good (56) — best around 08:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Shore54
- Boat51
- Rock47
- Kayak27
- Spearfishing est.34
- Shore54
- Boat51
- Rock47
- Kayak27
- Spearfishing34est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces SSE · wind quartering offshore
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 86 | 79 | 80 | 71 | 63 | 1–18kn S | 0.30–0.88m ESE | 0.30m · 3.4s ESE | 12.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 31 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–23kn SE | 0.92–1.94m ESE | 1.17m · 5.8s E | 12.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–19kn SSE | 1.40–2.08m E | 1.85m · 7.0s E | 12.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 54 | 51 | 47 | 27 | 34 | 2–18kn W | 0.40–1.42m E | 0.78m · 6.6s E | 12.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 76 | 75 | 75 | 69 | 62 | 4–12kn SW | 0.18–0.38m ESE | 0.20m · 4.4s ESE | 12.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 51 | 50 | 51 | 48 | 42 | 3–30kn S | 0.20–2.14m SE | 0.70m · 5.1s ESE | 12.1° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–28kn W | 0.98–1.84m WSW | 0.34m · 5.4s S | 12.1° |
Nearest town: Helmsdale (3.6 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ord Point?
Our fishing score for Ord Point on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ord Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:57 AM, 09:55 PM. Low tides: 03:29 AM, 03:48 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ord Point?
The mean spring range at Ord Point is about 3.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ord Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:05 AM and sets at 05:51 PM. The moon rises at 04:42 PM and sets at 02:51 AM.