Kilchoan tide times

Best: tomorrow 06:30–09:30 · Excellent 80

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Our predictions from the Tobermory gauge, 9 km away. Heights are above chart datum, as in tide tables. This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta). Not for navigation.

Today's tides

FallingLow water 04:30, in 4 h 8 minNeap tides

Low04:302.1 m03:40–05:19
High10:063.8 m09:11–11:02
Low16:562.3 m16:08–17:44
High22:123.5 m21:19–23:05

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:01
Sunset: 18:17
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: SE 2–7 mph, gusts 14
Waves: Waves 0.8 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.2°C

Top pick this week
Tomorrow evening
18:00–21:00
78Good
- 2h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Whiting (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby), Bass (nearby)Light S 5 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at McLean's Nose, 1.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - McLean's Nose1.1 km
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at McLean's Nose, 1.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - McLean's Nose1.1 km
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at McLean's Nose, 1.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - McLean's Nose1.1 km
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light S 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.1°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.5°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Thursday evening
17:30–19:00
71Good
- 1h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Bass (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby)Light WSW 7 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at McLean's Nose, 1.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - McLean's Nose1.1 km
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at McLean's Nose, 1.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - McLean's Nose1.1 km
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the ebbFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light WSW 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.9°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.5°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Sunday evening
20:30–22:00
68Good
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
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Whiting (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby)Light SSE 7 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at McLean's Nose, 1.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - McLean's Nose1.1 km
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at McLean's Nose, 1.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - McLean's Nose1.1 km
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DarkMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light SSE 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.0°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.5°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Wednesday evening
17:30–18:30
68Good
- 2h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Light NW 6 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the ebbFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light NW 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.9°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.5°C.
How we score

Science says

Other good times

Tides and conditions that suit the fish here, weighted towards what's in season.

In season here

Suggested baits here now

Squid for bass, whiting, thornback ray, cod
Peeler crab for bass, thornback ray, cod
Sandeel for bass, thornback ray
Lugworm for whiting, cod
Ragworm for bass

No other good times this week.

Blends the draft species profiles for this spot. Pick a species for its baits and sources.

Next 7 days

Times are the middle of each turn. The small times underneath are slack water, when the level stays close to high or low.

TodaySat 17 OctNeaps
1. Low04:302.1 m03:40–05:19
2. High10:063.8 m09:11–11:02
3. Low16:562.3 m16:08–17:44
4. High22:123.5 m21:19–23:05
78Best 18:00–21:001.7 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
08:01
Sunset
18:17
Moon
First quarter, 39%
Wind
SE 2–7 mph, gusts 14
Waves
Waves 0.8 m
Sea temperature
Sea 13.2°C
TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps
1. Low05:172.3 m04:29–06:05
2. High11:203.5 m10:09–12:30
3. Low17:572.5 m17:09–18:46
4. High23:503.2 m22:20–01:20
68Best 20:30–22:001.2 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
08:03
Sunset
18:14
Moon
First quarter, 48%
Wind
SSE 5–12 mph, gusts 21
Waves
Waves 0.6 m
Sea temperature
Sea 13.0°C
Mon 19 OctNeaps
1. Low06:292.4 m05:39–07:20
2. High13:373.4 m12:39–14:35
3. Low19:322.5 m18:41–20:24
No standout fishing times1.0 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
08:05
Sunset
18:12
Moon
First quarter, 58%
Wind
SSE 4–10 mph, gusts 19
Waves
Waves 0.8 m
Sea temperature
Sea 13.1°C
Tue 20 OctNeaps
1. High02:263.2 m01:38–03:14
2. Low08:172.4 m07:14–09:20
3. High14:533.6 m14:04–15:43
4. Low21:152.3 m20:11–22:18
No standout fishing times1.3 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
08:07
Sunset
18:09
Moon
First quarter, 67%
Wind
SSE 5–13 mph, gusts 25
Waves
Waves 0.8 m
Sea temperature
Sea 13.1°C
Wed 21 OctNeaps
1. High03:323.4 m02:41–04:23
2. Low09:382.1 m08:40–10:35
3. High15:433.8 m14:51–16:35
4. Low22:111.9 m21:11–23:11
68Best 17:30–18:301.9 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
08:09
Sunset
18:07
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind
NNW 2–16 mph, gusts 30
Waves
Waves 1.2 m
Sea temperature
Sea 13.0°C
Thu 22 OctNeaps
1. High04:183.7 m03:24–05:12
2. Low10:261.8 m09:30–11:22
3. High16:254.1 m15:32–17:18
4. Low22:511.6 m21:56–23:46
71Best 17:30–19:002.5 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
08:11
Sunset
18:04
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind
W 5–22 mph, gusts 41
Waves
Waves 1.2 m
Sea temperature
Sea 12.9°C
Fri 23 OctMid tides
1. High04:564.0 m04:01–05:51
2. Low11:051.5 m10:10–11:59
3. High17:044.4 m16:11–17:58
4. Low23:251.4 m22:29–00:20
No standout fishing times3.1 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
08:14
Sunset
18:02
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind
SSE 5–27 mph, gusts 60
Waves
Waves 1.6 m
Sea temperature
Sea 13.0°C

Today's tides

FallingLow water 04:30, in 4 h 8 minNeap tides

Low04:302.1 m03:40–05:19

High10:063.8 m09:11–11:02

Low16:562.3 m16:08–17:44

High22:123.5 m21:19–23:05

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Good fishing timeDark

08:01

18:17

First quarter, 39%

SE 2–7 mph, gusts 14

Waves 0.8 m

Sea 13.2°C

Next 7 days

Times are the middle of each turn. The small times underneath are slack water, when the level stays close to high or low.

TodaySat 17 OctNeaps

Low04:302.1 m03:40–05:19
High10:063.8 m09:11–11:02
Low16:562.3 m16:08–17:44
High22:123.5 m21:19–23:05

78Best 18:00–21:001.7 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:01
Sunset: 18:17
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: SE 2–7 mph, gusts 14
Waves: Waves 0.8 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.2°C

TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps

Low05:172.3 m04:29–06:05
High11:203.5 m10:09–12:30
Low17:572.5 m17:09–18:46
High23:503.2 m22:20–01:20

68Best 20:30–22:001.2 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:03
Sunset: 18:14
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: SSE 5–12 mph, gusts 21
Waves: Waves 0.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.0°C

Mon 19 OctNeaps

Low06:292.4 m05:39–07:20
High13:373.4 m12:39–14:35
Low19:322.5 m18:41–20:24

No standout fishing times1.0 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:05
Sunset: 18:12
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: SSE 4–10 mph, gusts 19
Waves: Waves 0.8 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.1°C

Tue 20 OctNeaps

High02:263.2 m01:38–03:14
Low08:172.4 m07:14–09:20
High14:533.6 m14:04–15:43
Low21:152.3 m20:11–22:18

No standout fishing times1.3 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:07
Sunset: 18:09
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: SSE 5–13 mph, gusts 25
Waves: Waves 0.8 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.1°C

Wed 21 OctNeaps

High03:323.4 m02:41–04:23
Low09:382.1 m08:40–10:35
High15:433.8 m14:51–16:35
Low22:111.9 m21:11–23:11

68Best 17:30–18:301.9 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:09
Sunset: 18:07
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: NNW 2–16 mph, gusts 30
Waves: Waves 1.2 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.0°C

Thu 22 OctNeaps

High04:183.7 m03:24–05:12
Low10:261.8 m09:30–11:22
High16:254.1 m15:32–17:18
Low22:511.6 m21:56–23:46

71Best 17:30–19:002.5 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:11
Sunset: 18:04
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: W 5–22 mph, gusts 41
Waves: Waves 1.2 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.9°C

Fri 23 OctMid tides

High04:564.0 m04:01–05:51
Low11:051.5 m10:10–11:59
High17:044.4 m16:11–17:58
Low23:251.4 m22:29–00:20

No standout fishing times3.1 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:14
Sunset: 18:02
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind: SSE 5–27 mph, gusts 60
Waves: Waves 1.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.0°C