Strathy Point
Strathy Point is a coastal point on the east coast of Scotland, in Highland, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.6 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 light breeze.
- Gusting 33 kn around 06:00.
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 12 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- moving water
- a major solunar period
- a light breeze
- faces SSW · wind quartering offshore
- 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
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–12kn S | 1.44–2.40m WNW | 1.73m · 10.4s WNW | 12.5° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–17kn SE | 1.92–2.70m WNW | 2.07m · 11.1s WNW | 12.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–11kn SE | 1.58–2.04m WNW | 1.57m · 10.4s WNW | 12.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–19kn WNW | 1.54–2.42m WNW | 1.42m · 9.1s WNW | 12.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–15kn SSW | 1.40–1.66m WNW | 1.43m · 8.8s WNW | 12.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–23kn S | 1.62–2.16m W | 1.69m · 9.3s WNW | 12.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20–40kn W | 1.56–6.82m WNW | 1.17m · 10.0s NNW | 12.1° |
Nearest town: Totegan (0.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Strathy Point Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.3 km
- Garbh-eilean — island, 0.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Strathy Point?
Our fishing score for Strathy Point on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Strathy Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 06:40 AM, 06:34 PM. Low tides: 12:24 AM, 12:39 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Strathy Point?
The mean spring range at Strathy Point is about 3.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Strathy Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:08 AM and sets at 05:51 PM. The moon rises at 04:44 PM and sets at 02:52 AM.