Coldingham
Coldingham is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in the Scottish Borders, United Kingdom, with a population of about 550.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (57) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like -1.3° around 08:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do. - Gusting 32 kn around 04:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
- Shore45
- Boat41
- Rock42
- Kayak19
- Spearfishing est.32
- Shore45
- Boat41
- Rock42
- Kayak19
- Spearfishing32est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- faces NE · wind offshore
- strong wind
- wind blowing offshore
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 67 | 72 | 38 | 37 | 22 | 0–12kn SE | 0.52–1.04m E | 0.66m · 5.1s E | 12.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–17kn SE | 1.02–1.54m ESE | 0.92m · 6.0s E | 13.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 18 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–16kn S | 0.98–2.00m E | 1.32m · 6.8s E | 12.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 45 | 41 | 42 | 19 | 32 | 6–17kn W | 0.24–1.04m NNW | 0.37m · 6.1s ENE | 12.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 50 | 41 | 46 | 18 | 28 | 2–24kn ESE | 0.22–1.32m NE | 0.41m · 4.7s ENE | 12.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 29 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 11–29kn SW | 0.54–1.06m ENE | 0.53m · 5.2s NE | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23–35kn WSW | 0.72–1.36m W | 0.22m · 6.7s ENE | 12.3° |
The town lies near Horsecastle Bay (3.1 km) and Saint Abbs Head (3.7 km), with Gunsgreen Point 4.3 km away and the town of Eyemouth 4.5 km distant; Ayton is 5.3 km away and Burnmouth Bay lies 7.5 km off. Nearby landmarks include Saint Abbs Head Lighthouse (3.5 km) and the island of Castle Rock (2.2 km). The tide here is macro-tidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 4.21 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Saint Abbs Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, 3.5 km
- Castle Rock — island, 2.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Coldingham?
Our fishing score for Coldingham on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Coldingham on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:09 AM, 12:57 PM. Low tides: 06:27 AM, 06:47 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Coldingham?
The mean spring range at Coldingham is about 4.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Coldingham?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:54 AM and sets at 05:51 PM. The moon rises at 04:34 PM and sets at 02:50 AM.