Isle of Colonsay tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↓ falling · low 1:15 am (-5.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:50–8:10 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 6.9 ft · 55 °F moderate · 9.5 s from the west
- Wind · air 11 mph · 56 °F from the S, gusts 16 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 3.1–4.8 ft Good day · 6/10 · 2:00–5:00 pm
- Sun 7:23 am–4:53 pm 9 h 29 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:14 pm
Today in Isle of Colonsay there are high tides at 6:27 am (5.4 ft) and 6:48 pm (5.2 ft) and low tides at 12:36 am and 12:56 pm. Tide coefficient 104. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:15 am. The sun rises at 7:23 am and sets at 4:53 pm: 9 h 29 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:48 am to 2:48 am and from 1:19 pm to 3:19 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 6.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south (11 mph). Overcast, 56 °F.
Fishing in Isle of Colonsay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 6:48 pm, coefficient 101
- Minor period 4:44–5:44 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:53 pm, golden hour from 3:57 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.48 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (12 mph) and 7.8 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 104 (big spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:40 pm to 7:40 pm, combines the 6:48 pm high tide, moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:20 pm to 2:00 pm, with the 12:56 pm low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure, fresh wind and rough seas.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, European plaice, haddock and small-spotted catshark. What you can catch
Beach day in Isle of Colonsay
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 12:56 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (93% cloud cover)
- Feels like 47 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Fresh onshore wind (21 mph): blowing sand
- Dangerous for swimming: 10 ft waves every 10 s; high rip current risk
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 10 ft
10 ft waves every 10 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 55 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 21 mph
Fresh onshore wind (21 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 12:36 am
Low tide at 12:36 am and 12:56 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:27 am and 6:48 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Isle of Colonsay
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- Queen's Bay / Loch Staosnaig 1.6 mi · SE
- Tràigh Bàn 2.0 mi · NE
- Parking
- Tràigh nam Bàrc 3.1 mi · SW
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Tides in Isle of Colonsay
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:36 am -5.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:27 am 5.4 ft · coef. 104
- ▼ Low tide 12:56 pm -5.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:48 pm 5.2 ft · coef. 101
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 16 min to low tide at 1:15 am.
Tide coefficient 104 for the 6:27 am high tide and 101 for the 6:48 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 11.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on August 14 (6.0 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (-6.3 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 106, 11.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 20, 2.6 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:23 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 12:36 am · -5.6 ft | High tide 6:27 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 12:56 pm · -5.6 ft | High tide 6:48 pm · 5.2 ft | Coef. 104 | 92% | Major periods 12:48 am · 1:19 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:26 am · 4:51 pm | Low tide 1:15 am · -5.3 ft | High tide 7:07 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 1:40 pm · -5.1 ft | High tide 7:30 pm · 4.5 ft | Coef. 97 | 85% | Major periods 1:51 am · 2:24 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 4:48 pm | Low tide 1:58 am · -4.7 ft | High tide 7:52 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 2:28 pm · -4.4 ft | High tide 8:16 pm · 3.6 ft | Coef. 84 | 76% | Major periods 2:56 am · 3:28 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:30 am · 4:46 pm | Low tide 2:45 am · -4.0 ft | High tide 8:46 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 3:24 pm · -3.5 ft | High tide 9:15 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 68 | 65% | Major periods 3:59 am · 4:29 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:32 am · 4:44 pm | Low tide 3:41 am · -3.2 ft | High tide 10:01 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 4:36 pm · -2.7 ft | High tide 10:43 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 53 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:58 am · 5:25 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:34 am · 4:42 pm | Low tide 4:55 am · -2.7 ft | High tide 11:49 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 6:07 pm · -2.3 ft | — | Coef. 44 | 43% | Major periods 5:51 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:36 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 12:31 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 6:28 am · -2.6 ft | High tide 1:17 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 7:35 pm · -2.6 ft | Coef. 46 | 32% | Major periods 6:41 am · 7:04 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Isle of Colonsay has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.5 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Isle of Colonsay
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.4 ft
- Significant6.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest14 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 14 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 14 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 12 ft with a period of 11 s, from the west (rough).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:59 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Lowestoft Laboratory (CEFAS), via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Isle of Colonsay today
Surf today
Poor- 5.4–8.4 ft surf at the shore, big
- Big surf (8.4 ft): for experienced surfers
- 7.5 ft swell at 9 s from the west, a bit short
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 6:48 pm)
Big surf: for experienced surfers only. If in doubt, stay on the beach.
- Light: First light 6:44 am · sunrise 7:23 am · sunset 4:53 pm · last light 5:32 pm
- Tide: low 12:36 am (-5.6 ft), high 6:27 am (5.4 ft), low 12:56 pm (-5.6 ft) and high 6:48 pm (5.2 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 55.0 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 847 kJ · High power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 5:32 pm, has a good size, though with big surf and onshore wind. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with big surf and onshore wind.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Isle of Colonsay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Tidal current running: mid-tide, the water is moving
- 8.7 ft swell at 9 s from the west: heavy surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (18 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- Slack water today: low tide 12:36 am (12:20–12:51 am), high tide 6:27 am (6:10–6:50 am), low tide 12:56 pm (12:40–1:11 pm) and high tide 6:48 pm (6:30–7:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 12 ft at 11 s), rain (0.76 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 55.0 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:32 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current, a big swell and moderate wind.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Weather in Isle of Colonsay
Now in Isle of Colonsay
- Low / high
- 52 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.24 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.20 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Light rain | Light showers | Overcast | Overcast | Light showers | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 52° | 55° | 54° | 54° | 55° | 56° | 56° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 28 SSW | 28 WSW | 23 W | 19 WSW | 19 WSW | 20 WSW | 12 SW | 9 S |
| Gusts | 49 | 47 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 16 |
| Waves | 12 ft | 12 ft | 11 ft | 10 ft | 9.3 ft | 8.6 ft | 7.8 ft | 7.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.09 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 56° 9 S 7.0 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 10 S 6.6 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 10 S 6.2 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 10 SSE 5.7 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 12 SSE 5.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 14 S 5.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 12 SSE 5.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 17 SSE 5.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 52 / 56 °F | 29 mph WSW | 12 ft | 6:27 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 55 / 56 °F | 18 mph SSE | 6.6 ft | 7:07 am · 7:30 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 57 °F | 22 mph SSE | 6.1 ft | 7:52 am · 8:16 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 53 / 56 °F | 11 mph SSE | 5.8 ft | 8:46 am · 9:15 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 53 °F | 13 mph NNW | 5.2 ft | 10:01 am · 10:43 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 45 / 52 °F | 7 mph E | 3.9 ft | 11:49 am | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 50 °F | 8 mph SE | 4.2 ft | 12:31 am · 1:17 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 51 °F | 9 mph SSE | 5.4 ft | 1:48 am · 2:22 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 50 °F | 11 mph SE | 4.3 ft | 2:47 am · 3:14 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 49 °F | 13 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 3:34 am · 3:56 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 49 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.3 ft | 4:14 am · 4:34 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 44 / 48 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | 4:49 am · 5:07 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 51 °F | 11 mph E | 2.0 ft | 5:22 am · 5:37 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 53 °F | 13 mph E | 2.3 ft | 5:52 am · 6:05 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 55° / 56° 6.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 55° / 57° 6.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 53° / 56° 5.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 51° / 53° 5.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 45° / 52° 3.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 43° / 50° 4.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 46° / 51° 5.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °F; normal high: 53 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:59 pm (local time).
The sun in Isle of Colonsay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:00 am
- Full dark 6:16 pm
- Civil dawn 6:44 am
- Civil dusk 5:32 pm
- Solar noon 12:09 pm (21° high)
- Daylight 9 h 29 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:57 pm
- Full dark 6:16 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,439 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Isle of Colonsay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:48–2:48 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:19–3:19 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:48–11:48 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:44–5:44 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 8:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Isle of Colonsay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 410 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Isle of Colonsay) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep270 ft
- 33 ft deep410 ft
- 66 ft deep900 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 25 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 410 ft and 66 ft at 900 ft from shore.
Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
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Scalasaig Lighthouse 1.5 mi southeast
- Light
- 2 flashes every 10 s; white or red depending on where you see it from · Fl(2) WR 10s
- Range
- 8 nautical miles (9.2 mi)
- Light height
- 26 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 26 ft
- Built
- 2003
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Isle of ColonsayTides nearby
- Isle of Iona19 mi
- Isle of Islay20 mi
- Bowmore23 mi
- Ardrishaig30 mi
- Lochgilphead30 mi
- Port Ellen31 mi
- Isle of Gigha33 mi
- Tarbert34 mi
- Oban37 mi
Isle of Colonsay at a glance
- Town or city of about 108 people. Coordinates: 56.081° N, 6.212° W.
- It is 58 mi west of Helensburgh, the main place in Argyll and Bute. The sun rises 6 min later and sets 6 min later than in Helensburgh.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Kiloran Beach (1.8 mi).
Questions about Isle of ColonsayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Isle of Colonsay?
Today in Isle of Colonsay there are high tides at 6:27 am (5.4 ft) and 6:48 pm (5.2 ft) and low tides at 12:36 am and 12:56 pm. Tide coefficient 104.
What time is sunset today in Isle of Colonsay?
At 4:53 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:32 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Isle of Colonsay?
At 7:26 am. First light comes at 6:02 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:48–2:48 am, Minor 10:48–11:48 am, Major 1:19–3:19 pm, Minor 4:44–5:44 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Isle of Colonsay?
Light showers, from 52 °F to 56 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south (11 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Isle of Colonsay?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.9 ft waves with a period of 9.5 s from the west. The water is 55.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Isle of Colonsay?
The best time to visit Isle of Colonsay is from June to August: highs of 60 °F to 63 °F, about 15 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).