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Portgordon

Portgordon is a small town on the east coast of Scotland, in the Moray region, United Kingdom, with a population of about 850.

55Good

Best window 09:00 – 10:00

Good (55) — best around ⁦09:00–10:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

  • Feels like ⁦1.2°⁩ around 08:00.
    Why we say thisApparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.
  • Gusting 35 kn around 12:00.
    Why we say thisGusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
  • Shore43
  • Boat46
  • Rock15
  • Kayak18
  • Spearfishing4est.

Marginal — Shore or Boat

Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h ago
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Avoid ⁦00:00–18:00⁩

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

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Tides

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Coefficient 60

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Which day to go

Updated about 2 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon4286857472581–10kn S0.32–0.76m ENE0.27m · 7.2s NE12.4°
20 Tue4154674406–13kn SE0.78–1.62m ESE0.81m · 5.8s E12.4°
21 Wed420110001–9kn SE1.36–1.98m E1.67m · 7.0s E12.3°
22 Thu554346151846–21kn WSW0.66–1.38m NNW0.73m · 6.0s ENE12.2°
23 Fri5363605954471–14kn WSW0.26–0.60m NNE0.20m · 4.6s NNE12.1°
24 Sat5951484944404–23kn S0.38–1.70m SE0.47m · 4.7s E12.0°
25 Sun700000014–31kn W1.64–3.02m W0.27m · 6.4s N11.9°

Portgordon sits near Spey Bay, 2.3 km away, with the towns of Buckie and Garmouth 3.3 km and 5.7 km distant respectively. Buckie Light, a lighthouse, stands 3.6 km from the town, while Findochty lies 7.6 km away. Further along the coast are the capes of Craig Head (7 km) and Tronach Head (9.4 km). The area experiences a macro, semidiurnal tidal regime with a spring range of 3.21 m.

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Buckie Light — lighthouse, ⁦3.6 km⁩

Questions

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

Our fishing score for Portgordon on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.

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

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦10:09 AM, 10:08 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦03:42 AM, 04:01 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Portgordon?

The mean spring range at Portgordon is about ⁦3.2 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Portgordon?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:02 AM and sets at 05:50 PM. The moon rises at 04:39 PM and sets at 02:50 AM.