Skarfskerry Point
Skarfskerry 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 22:00 – 00:00
Good (55) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature.
- Feels like 0.6° around 12:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do. - Gusting 39 kn around 15:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 7 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- moving water
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 7 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–21kn S | 1.22–2.26m W | 1.57m · 9.9s W | 12.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–26kn SE | 2.14–2.58m SW | 1.78m · 11.1s WNW | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–20kn SE | 1.74–2.22m SW | 1.45m · 9.8s W | 12.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–28kn WNW | 1.52–2.40m WNW | 1.26m · 9.3s W | 12.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–13kn SSW | 1.26–1.56m W | 1.36m · 9.0s W | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–41kn S | 1.56–2.56m SW | 1.53m · 9.6s W | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–45kn WNW | 2.54–6.44m W | 0.54m · 10.8s WNW | 12.4° |
Nearest town: Scarfskerry (0.4 km)
Places covered by this forecast
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Cleet of Brough — island, 3.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Skarfskerry Point?
Our fishing score for Skarfskerry Point on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Skarfskerry Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 07:44 AM, 07:20 PM. Low tides: 01:05 AM, 01:21 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Skarfskerry Point?
The mean spring range at Skarfskerry Point is about 3.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Skarfskerry Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:05 AM and sets at 05:48 PM. The moon rises at 04:41 PM and sets at 02:48 AM.