Peskio

South Bay

South Bay is a bay 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.

61Good

Best window 17:00 – 20:00

Good (61) — best around ⁦17:00–20:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

  • Gusting 31 kn around 00:00.
    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.
  • Shore78
  • Boat70
  • Rock73
  • Kayak62
  • Spearfishing57est.

Go

Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h ago
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Best ⁦15:00–18:00⁩·Avoid ⁦00:00–09:00⁩

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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • dawn or dusk light
  • falling pressure
  • faces SE · wind onshore
  • strong wind

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Tides

0.00.51.01.52.02.5 m03:0108:0416:4418:02505864601h3002:16–03:462h09:03–11:031h3015:59–17:292h21:25–23:250h6h12h18h24h
High tideLow tideHourly fishing scoreMoon overhead or underfootMoonrise or moonsetDawn or dusk lightTide running
Coefficient 63

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Which day to go

Updated about 1 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon5879647242508–18kn ENE0.02–0.32m ENE0.05m · 1.8s ESE13.5°
20 Tue5584768045538–16kn ESE0.22–0.40m SE0.14m · 3.2s S13.5°
21 Wed5165626455514–29kn NE0.14–0.76m SSW0.18m · 3.8s SSW13.4°
22 Thu6178707362575–23kn W0.18–0.66m W0.18m · 3.0s WSW13.3°
23 Fri51474043122710–23kn N0.10–0.64m WSW0.11m · 4.1s SW13.2°
24 Sat5358565746467–34kn SW0.24–2.30m SW0.26m · 4.4s SW13.1°
25 Sun670000019–34kn W1.14–2.28m WSW0.34m · 5.6s SSW12.9°

Nearest town: Saltcoats (⁦1.4 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Horse Isle — island, ⁦2.5 km⁩

Questions

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

Our fishing score for South Bay on October 22, 2026 is 61 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at South Bay on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦10:03 AM, 10:02 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦03:22 AM, 03:39 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at South Bay?

The mean spring range at South Bay is about ⁦2.7 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at South Bay?

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 03:01 AM.