Findochty

Findochty is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in Moray, United Kingdom, with a population of 1,180.

Good

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.

Gusting 35 kn around 08:00.
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.

Shore42
Boat45
Rock11
Kayak17
Spearfishing est.0

Shore42
Boat45
Rock11
Kayak17
Spearfishing0est.

Marginal — Shore or Boat

Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h ago

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Best ⁦18:00–21:00⁩·Avoid ⁦00:00–18:00⁩

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Why

a major solunar period
dawn or dusk light
falling pressure
faces NW · wind onshore
strong wind
likely murky water

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Tides

High tideLow tideHourly fishing scoreMoon overhead or underfootMoonrise or moonsetDawn or dusk lightTide running

Coefficient 60

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Which day to go

Updated about 11 h ago

Day	Shore	Boat	Rock	Kayak	Spearfishing	Wind	Waves	Swell	Water
19 Mon	85	84	69	71	48	1–9kn SSE	0.40–0.82m E	0.31m · 7.2s NE	12.4°
20 Tue	46	61	0	0	0	5–13kn SE	0.84–1.70m ESE	0.82m · 5.8s E	12.4°
21 Wed	0	9	0	0	0	1–8kn SE	1.38–2.06m E	1.71m · 7.0s E	12.3°
22 Thu	42	45	11	17	0	5–19kn W	0.66–1.52m NNW	0.74m · 6.0s ENE	12.3°
23 Fri	71	68	67	63	54	1–11kn SW	0.30–0.66m NE	0.24m · 5.1s ENE	12.1°
24 Sat	45	45	16	15	2	5–26kn SSW	0.68–1.58m ENE	0.61m · 5.6s E	12.0°
25 Sun	0	0	0	0	0	20–29kn WSW	1.14–3.38m W	0.45m · 6.5s NNE	11.9°

Nearby capes include Craig Head (1 km) and Tronach Head (1.7 km), with Scar Nose 3.4 km away. The island of Craigenroan lies 1.9 km off, and Buckie Light lighthouse is 4 km distant. Portknockie (2.5 km), Cullen Bay (4 km) and Buckie (4.4 km) are within a few kilometres. Tides are macro-tidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.18 m.

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

Craigenroan — island, ⁦1.9 km⁩
Buckie Light — lighthouse, ⁦4.0 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Findochty?

Our fishing score for Findochty on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Findochty on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦10:10 AM, 10:08 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦03:44 AM, 04:02 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Findochty?

The mean spring range at Findochty is about ⁦3.2 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Findochty?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:01 AM and sets at 05:49 PM. The moon rises at 04:39 PM and sets at 02:49 AM.