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Hunterston Sands

Hunterston Sands is a beach on the Firth of Clyde, in North Ayrshire, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about ⁦2.7 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

59Good

Best window 17:00 – 19:00

Good (59) — best around ⁦17:00–19:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

  • Shore77
  • Boat73
  • Rock74
  • Kayak57
  • Spearfishing58est.

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Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h ago
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Best ⁦15:00–18:00⁩·Avoid ⁦00:00–15:00⁩

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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • dawn or dusk light
  • falling pressure
  • likely murky water

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Tides

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Coefficient 64

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Which day to go

Updated about 11 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon5877687152512–14kn ENE0.04–0.34m ENE0.05m · 2.8s SSW13.6°
20 Tue5580657646515–13kn ESE0.26–0.48m SE0.17m · 3.2s S13.5°
21 Wed5175707266571–20kn ESE0.18–0.72m S0.18m · 3.9s SSW13.4°
22 Thu5977737457585–15kn WSW0.28–0.62m WSW0.15m · 2.8s WSW13.3°
23 Fri5158535344423–15kn NNW0.14–0.70m WSW0.13m · 3.6s SSW13.1°
24 Sat5349484847381–28kn SW0.40–2.26m SW0.27m · 4.2s SW12.8°
25 Sun671000014–28kn W0.84–2.50m W0.33m · 6.0s SSW12.8°

Nearest town: Millport (⁦3.4 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Little Cumbrae Light (historical) — lighthouse, ⁦3.9 km⁩
  • Castle Island — island, ⁦3.0 km⁩

Questions

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

Our fishing score for Hunterston Sands on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Hunterston Sands on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦10:05 AM, 10:04 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦03:23 AM, 03:40 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Hunterston Sands?

The mean spring range at Hunterston Sands is about ⁦2.7 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Hunterston Sands?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:04 AM and sets at 06:02 PM. The moon rises at 04:44 PM and sets at 03:02 AM.