Isle of Iona tides today
- Tide now 10.0 ft ↓ falling · low 1:31 am (2.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 1:50–2:30 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 6.1 ft · 55 °F moderate · 9.6 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 12 mph · 55 °F from the S, gusts 19 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 3.6–5.5 ft Good day · 7/10 · 4:00–5:30 pm
- Sun 7:25 am–4:53 pm 9 h 28 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:12 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:12 pm
Today in Isle of Iona there are high tides at 6:44 am (15.2 ft) and 7:09 pm (15.1 ft) and low tides at 12:49 am and 1:11 pm. Tide coefficient 107. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:31 am. The sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 4:53 pm: 9 h 28 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:12 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:49 am to 2:49 am and from 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 6.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south (12 mph). Overcast, 55 °F.
Fishing in Isle of Iona today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 1:11 pm
- Major period 1:20–3:20 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.55 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (17 mph) and 7.7 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 107 (big spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 2:10 pm, combines the 1:11 pm low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 4:40 pm to 5:30 pm, with moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, haddock, small-spotted catshark and European hake. What you can catch
Beach day in Isle of Iona
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 1:11 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (91% cloud cover)
- Feels like 48 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Moderate onshore wind (18 mph): choppy water
- Dangerous for swimming: 9.0 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 · 9.0 ft
9.0 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 18 mph
Moderate onshore wind (18 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:49 am
Low tide at 12:49 am and 1:11 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:44 am and 7:09 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 Iona
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- The Bay at the back of the Ocean 0.4 mi · SW
- Port Ban 0.5 mi · W
- Martyrs Bay 0.8 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Tràigh Mhòr 0.9 mi · SE
- Tràigh na Crìche 1.3 mi · NE
- North End Beach 1.5 mi · NE
- Tràigh Bàn 1.6 mi · NE
- St Columba’s Bay 1.6 mi · S
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Isle of Iona
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:49 am 2.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:44 am 15.2 ft · coef. 107
- ▼ Low tide 1:11 pm 2.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:09 pm 15.1 ft · coef. 104
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 31 min to low tide at 1:31 am.
Tide coefficient 107 for the 6:44 am high tide and 104 for the 7:09 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 13.2 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 September 27 (15.7 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (1.0 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 108, 13.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 25, 3.3 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 | 7:25 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 12:49 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 6:44 am · 15.2 ft | Low tide 1:11 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 7:09 pm · 15.1 ft | Coef. 107 | 92% | Major periods 12:49 am · 1:20 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:27 am · 4:51 pm | Low tide 1:31 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 7:23 am · 14.8 ft | Low tide 1:57 pm · 2.7 ft | High tide 7:50 pm · 14.3 ft | Coef. 100 | 85% | Major periods 1:52 am · 2:24 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:29 am · 4:48 pm | Low tide 2:17 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 8:06 am · 14.2 ft | Low tide 2:47 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 8:35 pm · 13.2 ft | Coef. 87 | 76% | Major periods 2:57 am · 3:29 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:32 am · 4:46 pm | Low tide 3:07 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 8:55 am · 13.2 ft | Low tide 3:45 pm · 4.5 ft | High tide 9:32 pm · 11.9 ft | Coef. 72 | 65% | Major periods 4:00 am · 4:30 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:34 am · 4:44 pm | Low tide 4:04 am · 4.7 ft | High tide 10:02 am · 12.2 ft | Low tide 4:54 pm · 5.3 ft | High tide 11:02 pm · 10.9 ft | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:58 am · 5:26 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:36 am · 4:42 pm | Low tide 5:11 am · 5.3 ft | High tide 11:52 am · 11.7 ft | Low tide 6:17 pm · 5.7 ft | — | Coef. 47 | 43% | Major periods 5:52 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:38 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 12:55 am · 10.7 ft | Low tide 6:28 am · 5.5 ft | High tide 1:29 pm · 11.8 ft | Low tide 7:44 pm · 5.4 ft | Coef. 48 | 32% | Major periods 6:42 am · 7:05 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). 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 Iona has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Tobermory (Environment Agency), 24 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta): Tobermory (E74224), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E74224. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Modified: harmonic constants fitted by TidePlanet from the 15-minute sea levels of 2025-10-29 to 2026-10-22 (356 days).
The sea at Isle of Iona
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.1 ft
- Significant6.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest12 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 12 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 12 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: 11 ft with a period of 10 s, from the west-southwest (rough).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 54.1 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.1 °F).
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 10:00 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 Iona today
Surf today
Fair- 4.9–7.5 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- Big surf (7.5 ft): for experienced surfers
- 6.7 ft swell at 9 s from the west, a bit short
- Light onshore wind (11 mph): a bit of chop
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 7:09 pm)
Big surf: for experienced surfers only. If in doubt, stay on the beach.
- Light: First light 6:46 am · sunrise 7:25 am · sunset 4:53 pm · last light 5:32 pm
- Tide: low 12:49 am (2.0 ft), high 6:44 am (15.2 ft), low 1:11 pm (2.2 ft) and high 7:09 pm (15.1 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 55.2 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 656 kJ · High power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 pm to 5:32 pm, has a good size, though with big surf and onshore wind. 12:00 pm to 4:00 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 Iona today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (1:11 pm): little current from 12:50 pm to 1:30 pm
- 7.5 ft swell at 9 s from the west: heavy surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-northeast, 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 12:49 am (12:30–1:04 am), high tide 6:44 am (6:29–7:00 am), low tide 1:11 pm (12:50–1:30 pm) and high tide 7:09 pm (6:50–7:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 11 ft at 11 s), rain (0.45 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 55.2 °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 5:12 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:20 pm to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with 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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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
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Weather in Isle of Iona
Now in Isle of Iona
- Low / high
- 52 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.23 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.21 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 52° | 54° | 53° | 54° | 55° | 55° | 55° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 25 SW | 24 W | 20 W | 16 WSW | 16 WSW | 16 WSW | 11 SW | 11 S |
| Gusts | 45 | 42 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 17 | 18 |
| Waves | 9.7 ft | 11 ft | 9.6 ft | 8.7 ft | 8.1 ft | 7.5 ft | 6.8 ft | 6.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.05 in | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 56° 11 S 6.2 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 13 S 5.8 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 12 S 5.6 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 13 SSE 5.3 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 16 SSE 5.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 17 SSE 5.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 15 SSE 5.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 17 SSE 5.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 52 / 56 °F | 25 mph WSW | 11 ft | 6:44 am · 7:09 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 54 / 56 °F | 21 mph SSE | 6.0 ft | 7:23 am · 7:50 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 56 °F | 23 mph SSE | 6.4 ft | 8:06 am · 8:35 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 56 °F | 12 mph SE | 5.8 ft | 8:55 am · 9:32 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 53 °F | 11 mph NNW | 4.3 ft | 10:02 am · 11:02 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 52 °F | 8 mph E | 3.2 ft | 11:52 am | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 51 °F | 11 mph SE | 3.8 ft | 12:55 am · 1:29 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 52 °F | 11 mph S | 4.8 ft | 2:07 am · 2:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 51 °F | 15 mph SE | 3.7 ft | 3:00 am · 3:24 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 48 / 50 °F | 19 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 3:45 am · 4:05 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 50 °F | 17 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 4:25 am · 4:42 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 49 °F | 16 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 5:02 am · 5:16 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 48 / 52 °F | 18 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 5:36 am · 5:47 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 52 / 53 °F | 17 mph ESE | 2.7 ft | 6:09 am · 6:16 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 54° / 56° 6.0 ft
- Fri 30 Rain 55° / 56° 6.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 52° / 56° 5.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 50° / 53° 4.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 47° / 52° 3.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 51° 3.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 51° / 52° 4.8 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 (+2.2 °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 10:00 pm (local time).
The sun in Isle of Iona
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:01 am
- Full dark 6:16 pm
- Civil dawn 6:46 am
- Civil dusk 5:32 pm
- Solar noon 12:09 pm (20° high)
- Daylight 9 h 28 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 92,359,425 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Isle of Iona
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:49–2:49 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:20–3:20 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:52–11:52 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:42–5:42 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 Iona
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Isle of Iona.
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,000 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.65 mi from Isle of Iona) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep360 ft
- 33 ft deep1,000 ft
- 66 ft deep0.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 12 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 1,000 ft and 66 ft at 0.5 mi 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
Erraid Shore Station 2.8 mi southeast
Other lighthouses nearby: Bunessan Lighthouse (5.5 mi east).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Isle of IonaTides nearby
- Ruanaich0.5 mi
- Baile Mor0.7 mi
- Fionnphort2.0 mi
- Kintra2.6 mi
- Fidden2.6 mi
- Dearg Phort2.7 mi
- Isle of Colonsay19 mi
- Tobermory24 mi
- Kilchoan28 mi
- Oban37 mi
Isle of Iona at a glance
- Town or city of about 125 people. Coordinates: 56.331° N, 6.415° W.
- It is 69 mi west of Helensburgh, the main place in Argyll and Bute. The sun rises 8 min later and sets 6 min later than in Helensburgh.
- The nearest tide station, Tobermory, is 24 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about Isle of IonaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Isle of Iona?
Today in Isle of Iona there are high tides at 6:44 am (15.2 ft) and 7:09 pm (15.1 ft) and low tides at 12:49 am and 1:11 pm. Tide coefficient 107.
What time is sunset today in Isle of Iona?
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 Iona?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:03 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 12:49–2:49 am, Minor 10:52–11:52 am, Major 1:20–3:20 pm, Minor 4:42–5:42 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Isle of Iona?
Light showers, from 52 °F to 56 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south (12 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Isle of Iona?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.1 ft waves with a period of 9.6 s from the west-southwest. The water is 55.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Isle of Iona?
The best time to visit Isle of Iona is from June to August: highs of 59 °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: Tobermory tide gauge (UK National Tide Gauge Network). This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta), under the Open Government Licence v3.0; constants fitted by TidePlanet from a year of its readings. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).