Tarbat Ness
Tarbat Ness is a coastal point on the east coast of Scotland, in Highland, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.3 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.
- Shore52
- Boat45
- Rock48
- Kayak15
- Spearfishing est.30
- Shore52
- Boat45
- Rock48
- Kayak15
- Spearfishing30est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces SSW · wind offshore
- strong wind
- wind blowing offshore
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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 | 90 | 86 | 88 | 76 | 70 | 2–15kn SSE | 0.14–0.52m E | 0.16m · 4.7s E | 12.1° | |
| 20 Tue | 63 | 47 | 40 | 12 | 21 | 11–20kn SE | 0.58–1.18m E | 0.70m · 5.1s E | 12.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 12 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–16kn SE | 1.06–1.44m E | 1.18m · 6.7s E | 12.1° | |
| 22 Thu | 52 | 45 | 48 | 15 | 30 | 10–20kn W | 0.32–1.06m NE | 0.56m · 6.3s ENE | 12.0° | |
| 23 Fri | 72 | 72 | 72 | 67 | 60 | 3–11kn SW | 0.14–0.32m ENE | 0.16m · 5.4s ENE | 11.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 49 | 48 | 49 | 36 | 38 | 7–24kn S | 0.18–1.46m SSE | 0.39m · 4.4s E | 11.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–31kn W | 0.88–1.44m WSW | 0.18m · 5.8s ENE | 11.9° |
Nearest town: Portmahomack (5.1 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Tarbat Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.4 km
- Tarbat Ness Mediumwave Transmitter — tower, 4.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Tarbat Ness?
Our fishing score for Tarbat Ness on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Tarbat Ness on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:01 AM, 10:00 PM. Low tides: 03:35 AM, 03:53 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Tarbat Ness?
The mean spring range at Tarbat Ness is about 3.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Tarbat Ness?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:05 AM and sets at 05:52 PM. The moon rises at 04:42 PM and sets at 02:52 AM.