Aith Head
Aith Head is a cape on Orkney, in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 2.3 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (58) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a light breeze.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- a light breeze
- big swell
- strong current
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 6 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–16kn S | 1.04–2.00m W | 1.28m · 9.8s W | 12.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–20kn SSE | 2.02–2.30m SW | 1.47m · 10.8s WNW | 12.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–16kn SSE | 1.66–2.22m SW | 1.43m · 9.1s W | 12.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–15kn WNW | 1.22–1.96m WNW | 1.15m · 8.8s W | 12.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 6 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–10kn SW | 1.06–1.28m W | 1.09m · 9.0s W | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–32kn SSE | 1.28–2.50m WSW | 1.34m · 9.4s W | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21–40kn W | 1.64–4.84m WNW | 0.67m · 9.4s WNW | 12.4° |
Nearest town: Saint Margaret'S Hope (15 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- The Axe — island, 0.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Aith Head?
Our fishing score for Aith Head on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Aith Head on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:59 AM, 08:35 PM. Low tides: 01:11 AM, 01:27 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Aith Head?
The mean spring range at Aith Head is about 2.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Aith Head?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:05 AM and sets at 05:47 PM. The moon rises at 04:41 PM and sets at 02:48 AM.