Portessie
Portessie is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in Moray, United Kingdom.
Best window 08:00 – 10:00
Good (55) — best around 08:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 2.0° around 07:00.
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 34 kn around 12:00.
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.
- Shore35
- Boat43
- Rock4
- Kayak4
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore35
- Boat43
- Rock4
- Kayak4
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Marginal — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces NNW · wind quartering 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
Updated about 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | 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 | 35 | 43 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5–18kn WSW | 0.76–1.56m NNW | 0.75m · 5.9s NE | 12.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 64 | 62 | 61 | 58 | 49 | 1–9kn SW | 0.28–0.70m N | 0.24m · 4.4s NNE | 12.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 52 | 51 | 51 | 45 | 40 | 4–23kn S | 0.42–1.86m ESE | 0.48m · 4.7s E | 12.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–31kn W | 1.56–3.30m W | 0.29m · 6.6s N | 11.9° |
The nearest town is Buckie, 1.5 km away, with Findochty 2.9 km and Portgordon 4.8 km along the coast. Buckie Light lighthouse stands 1.2 km away and the island of Craigenroan is 1.8 km away. Nearby capes include Craig Head at 2.3 km and Tronach Head at 4.6 km, and Spey Bay lies 3.4 km away. The area has a large tidal range with two high and two low tides a day, and a spring range of 3.2 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Buckie Light — lighthouse, 1.2 km
- Craigenroan — island, 1.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Portessie?
Our fishing score for Portessie on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Portessie on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:10 AM, 10:08 PM. Low tides: 03:43 AM, 04:02 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Portessie?
The mean spring range at Portessie is about 3.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Portessie?
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.