Hopeman
Hopeman is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in the Moray region, United Kingdom, with a population of 1,710.
Best window 08:00 – 10:00
Good (57) — best around 08:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 0.7° around 23:00.
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 31 kn around 13:00.
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.
- Shore55
- Boat48
- Rock46
- Kayak44
- Spearfishing est.38
- Shore55
- Boat48
- Rock46
- Kayak44
- Spearfishing38est.
Go — Shore
Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoAvoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces NW · wind onshore
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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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
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 89 | 89 | 89 | 86 | 75 | 3–7kn SE | 0.14–0.38m ENE | 0.14m · 7.6s NE | 12.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 81 | 71 | 56 | 11 | 25 | 5–12kn SE | 0.40–0.82m E | 0.45m · 5.1s E | 12.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 58 | 74 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1–9kn SE | 0.78–1.08m E | 0.95m · 6.8s E | 12.1° | |
| 22 Thu | 55 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 38 | 6–17kn WSW | 0.36–0.86m N | 0.45m · 5.8s ENE | 12.0° | |
| 23 Fri | 68 | 67 | 68 | 60 | 54 | 1–9kn SSW | 0.14–0.34m NE | 0.13m · 4.9s ENE | 11.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 52 | 48 | 51 | 43 | 41 | 5–20kn S | 0.22–1.20m SSE | 0.24m · 3.9s E | 11.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–35kn W | 1.12–1.58m WSW | 0.17m · 6.2s NNE | 11.8° |
The nearest town is Burghead, 3.4 km away, with Lossiemouth 9.1 km distant and Kinloss 11.3 km away. Nearby features include Lossiemouth East Beach (9.3 km), Burghead Bay (9.9 km) and Stotfield Head (10 km), along with Mast 1 of the Burghead transmitting station, 2.2 km away. The tide here is macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.31 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Burghead transmitting station, Mast 1 — tower, 2.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Hopeman?
Our fishing score for Hopeman on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Hopeman on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:05 AM, 10:04 PM. Low tides: 03:39 AM, 03:57 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Hopeman?
The mean spring range at Hopeman is about 3.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Hopeman?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:03 AM and sets at 05:51 PM. The moon rises at 04:41 PM and sets at 02:51 AM.