Downan Point
Downan Point is a coastal point on the Firth of Clyde, in South Ayrshire, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 2.6 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (61) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Shore66
- Boat60
- Rock17
- Kayak30
- Spearfishing est.5
- Shore66
- Boat60
- Rock17
- Kayak30
- Spearfishing5est.
Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 15:00–18:00·Avoid 00:00–15:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- big swell
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 71 | 71 | 55 | 50 | 47 | 3–10kn E | 0.26–0.72m WNW | 0.39m · 10.2s WNW | 13.5° | |
| 20 Tue | 57 | 77 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1–9kn ESE | 0.58–0.72m W | 0.57m · 11.0s WNW | 13.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 54 | 57 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 2–23kn NE | 0.56–2.58m WNW | 0.58m · 10.2s WNW | 13.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 66 | 60 | 17 | 30 | 5 | 5–13kn WSW | 0.52–1.54m WNW | 0.59m · 8.8s WNW | 13.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 49 | 49 | 14 | 32 | 1 | 4–19kn N | 0.54–1.82m WNW | 0.52m · 9.3s WNW | 13.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–32kn SSW | 1.22–2.54m WSW | 0.83m · 9.1s WNW | 13.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–36kn W | 1.86–4.06m WNW | 0.60m · 10.3s W | 12.8° |
Nearest town: Ballantrae (4.2 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Downan Point?
Our fishing score for Downan Point on October 22, 2026 is 61 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Downan Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:51 AM, 09:50 PM. Low tides: 03:15 AM, 03:31 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Downan Point?
The mean spring range at Downan Point is about 2.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Downan Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:03 AM and sets at 06:04 PM. The moon rises at 04:44 PM and sets at 03:03 AM.