Scalloway tide times

Best: tonight 00:30–03:30 · Good 70

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Best: tonight 00:30–03:30 · Good 70

Our predictions from the Lerwick gauge, 8 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

RisingHigh water 03:29, in 3 h 34 minMid tides

High02:422.0 m01:54–03:30
Low08:271.2 m07:42–09:13
High14:452.1 m13:55–15:34
Low21:001.1 m20:10–21:49

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Science says

Other good times

Shoaling autumn and winter fish that bites freely after dark.

Suggested baits

Fish strip
Lugworm
Squid

No other good times this week.

Draft profile, not yet reviewed. Based on FishBase: Merlangius merlangus and Cefas, Catchwise: A Survey of Marine Recreational Fishing Activity in England and Wales (2026) and General UK sea-angling guidance (to be verified).

About whitingSize rules for Scottish Government not checked yetThree dorsal fins and two anal fins, like cod, but slimmer and silvery.

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.

TodayFri 16 OctMid tides
1. High02:422.0 m01:54–03:30
2. Low08:271.2 m07:42–09:13
3. High14:452.1 m13:55–15:34
4. Low

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:47
Sunset: 17:53
Moon: Waxing crescent, 30%
Wind: NW 5–21 mph, gusts 32
Waves: Waves 3.0 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.2°C

Top pick this week
Tonight
00:00–03:00
78Good
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Whiting (nearby)Light NW 7 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Visitors Pier, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light NW 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.1°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow night
00:30–03:30
78Good
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Whiting (nearby)Light SW 5 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Visitors Pier, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light SW 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.

21:00

1.1 m

20:10–21:49

No standout fishing times1.0 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:47
Sunset: 17:53
Moon: Waxing crescent, 30%
Wind: NW 5–21 mph, gusts 32
Waves: Waves 3.0 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.2°C

TomorrowSat 17 OctNeaps

High03:291.9 m02:40–04:19
Low09:061.3 m08:15–09:57
High15:222.0 m14:34–16:10
Low22:001.2 m20:59–23:00

78Best 00:00–03:000.8 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Sun 18 OctNeaps

High04:301.8 m03:41–05:19
Low10:051.4 m09:15–10:54
High16:151.9 m15:18–17:13
Low23:451.2 m22:16–01:13

78Best 00:30–03:300.7 m range

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Mon 19 OctNeaps

High06:001.7 m05:06–06:54
Low11:451.4 m10:40–12:49
High17:361.8 m16:35–18:37

No standout fishing times0.4 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:54
Sunset: 17:44
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: SSW 15–24 mph, gusts 36
Waves: Waves 2.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.1°C

Tue 20 OctNeaps

Low01:181.1 m00:15–02:22
High08:001.7 m06:50–09:09
Low13:251.4 m12:26–14:23
High19:071.8 m18:04–20:11

No standout fishing times0.6 m range

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Wed 21 OctNeaps

Low02:201.0 m01:28–03:11
High08:541.8 m07:59–09:50
Low14:261.2 m13:36–15:16
High20:221.9 m19:14–21:31

No standout fishing times0.8 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Thu 22 OctNeaps

Low03:050.8 m02:13–03:56
High09:321.9 m08:38–10:26
Low15:121.1 m14:22–16:03
High21:132.0 m20:13–22:14

No standout fishing times1.0 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Water: Sea 12.1°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.

How we score

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:49
Sunset: 17:50
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: W 4–15 mph, gusts 23
Waves: Waves 1.5 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.2°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:52
Sunset: 17:47
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: SSW 5–22 mph, gusts 33
Waves: Waves 1.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.1°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:57
Sunset: 17:41
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: SSE 17–25 mph, gusts 50
Waves: Waves 2.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.1°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:59
Sunset: 17:38
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: SE 16–23 mph, gusts 43
Waves: Waves 2.2 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.0°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:02
Sunset: 17:35
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: SSW 8–21 mph, gusts 38
Waves: Waves 1.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.0°C

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