Saint Abbs
Saint Abbs is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in The Scottish Borders, United Kingdom.
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 0.0° 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 35 kn around 01:00.
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.
- Shore48
- Boat41
- Rock46
- Kayak16
- Spearfishing est.31
- Shore48
- Boat41
- Rock46
- Kayak16
- Spearfishing31est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- faces ENE · wind quartering offshore
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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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 | 67 | 73 | 37 | 41 | 22 | 1–15kn SSE | 0.52–1.04m E | 0.66m · 5.1s E | 13.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–20kn SE | 1.02–1.54m ESE | 0.92m · 6.0s E | 13.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 18 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–19kn S | 0.98–2.00m E | 1.32m · 6.8s E | 12.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 48 | 41 | 46 | 16 | 31 | 8–21kn W | 0.24–1.04m NNW | 0.37m · 6.1s ENE | 12.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 36 | 3–29kn SSE | 0.22–1.32m NE | 0.41m · 4.7s ENE | 12.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 30 | 17 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 11–29kn SW | 0.54–1.06m ENE | 0.53m · 5.2s NE | 12.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23–35kn WSW | 0.72–1.36m W | 0.22m · 6.7s ENE | 12.4° |
The nearest places are Horsecastle Bay, a cove 1.3 km away, and Coldingham, a town 2.1 km away. Saint Abbs Head, a cape, lies 2.1 km away, with Saint Abbs Head Lighthouse 2 km away and the island of Castle Rock 0.3 km away. Gunsgreen Point is 3.6 km away, Eyemouth is 4 km away and Ayton is 6.3 km away. The area has a large tidal range, with two high and two low tides a day and a spring range of 4.19 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Castle Rock — island, 0.3 km
- Saint Abbs Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, 2.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Saint Abbs?
Our fishing score for Saint Abbs on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Saint Abbs on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 12:10 AM, 12:58 PM. Low tides: 06:29 AM, 06:48 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Saint Abbs?
The mean spring range at Saint Abbs is about 4.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Saint Abbs?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:53 AM and sets at 05:51 PM. The moon rises at 04:33 PM and sets at 02:50 AM.