Isle of Islay tides today
- Tide now 1.9 ft ↓ falling · low 12:04 am (1.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–5:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.8 ft · 53 °F moderate · 9.6 s from the west
- Wind · air 7 mph · 54 °F from the S, gusts 16 · overcast
- Sun 7:23 am–4:54 pm 9 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:17 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:17 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:20 am–12:50 pm average day · 5/10
Today in Isle of Islay there are high tides at 3:39 am (3.7 ft) and 3:48 pm (3.6 ft) and low tide at 10:13 am. Tide coefficient 103. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:04 am. The sun rises at 7:23 am and sets at 4:54 pm: 9 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:17 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 5.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (7 mph). Overcast, 54 °F.
Fishing in Isle of Islay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 3:48 pm, coefficient 101
- Minor period 4:47–5:47 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:54 pm, golden hour from 3:59 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.50 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (11 mph) and 7.0 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 103 (big spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 4:50 pm, combines the 3:48 pm high tide, moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 10:30 am to 11:10 am, with the 10:13 am low tide and moonset, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, whiting, haddock and European plaice. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic mackerel and Atlantic horse mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in Isle of Islay
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 10:13 am: more sand
- Cloudy (94% cloud cover)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy water
- Dangerous for swimming: 8.8 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 · 8.8 ft
8.8 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 53 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate onshore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:13 am
Low tide at 10:13 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:39 am and 3:48 pm. Coefficient 103 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Islay
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- Port Ban 5.4 mi · W
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 Islay
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:39 am 3.7 ft · coef. 103
- ▼ Low tide 10:13 am 1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:48 pm 3.6 ft · coef. 101
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 5 min to low tide at 12:04 am.
Tide coefficient 103 for the 3:39 am high tide and 101 for the 3:48 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.2 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 December 26 (4.1 ft) and the lowest, on August 15 (0.1 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 11 to 12 (coefficient 104, 2.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 21 (coefficient 24, 1.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Tide 5 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:23 am · 4:54 pm | High tide 3:39 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 10:13 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 3:48 pm · 3.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 103 | 92% | Major periods 12:48 am · 1:19 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:25 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 12:04 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 4:20 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 10:42 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 4:16 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 11:48 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 98 | 85% | Major periods 1:51 am · 2:24 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 4:49 pm | High tide 5:00 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 11:07 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 4:42 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 11:44 pm · 1.7 ft | — | Coef. 87 | 76% | Major periods 2:56 am · 3:28 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 4:47 pm | High tide 5:42 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 11:29 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 5:07 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 12:00 am · 1.7 ft | — | Coef. 74 | 65% | Major periods 3:59 am · 4:29 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:31 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 6:28 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 11:49 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 5:26 pm · 3.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 61 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:58 am · 5:25 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:33 am · 4:43 pm | Low tide 12:21 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 7:32 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 12:02 pm · 2.9 ft | High tide 2:57 pm · 3.3 ft | — | Coef. 46 | 43% | Major periods 5:51 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:35 am · 4:41 pm | Low tide 12:50 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 3:11 pm · 3.4 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 22 | 32% | Major periods 6:41 am · 7:04 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 Islay has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Port Ellen (Islay, TICON-4), 11 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: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Isle of Islay
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.9 ft
- Significant5.8 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
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 9.8 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).
Diving in Isle of Islay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (3:48 pm): little current from 3:33 pm to 4:03 pm
- 6.7 ft swell at 9 s from the west: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 3:39 am (3:24–3:54 am), low tide 10:13 am (9:58–10:50 am), high tide 3:48 pm (3:33–4:03 pm) and low tide 12:04 am (11:00 pm–12:20 am)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 11 ft at 10 s), rain (0.37 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 52.5 °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 5:33 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:17 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 4:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with a big swell. Also worth a look from 9:50 am to 10:30 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell.
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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- Henry Clay 6.1 mi
- Edith Morga 6.8 mi
- Wyre Majestic (bow Section) 8.2 mi
- Rothesay Castle 8.4 mi
- Floriestan 9.5 mi
- Veni 9.8 mi
- Tobago 12 mi
- Islay Or Islay III 12 mi
- Limelight 12 mi
- John Strachan 12 mi
- Guethary 12 mi
- Agios Minas 12 mi
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.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Isle of Islay
Now in Isle of Islay
- Low / high
- 51 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.13 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 87%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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: +0.19 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 | Light rain | Light rain | Light showers | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 51° | 54° | 53° | 54° | 56° | 56° | 54° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 18 SSW | 20 WSW | 15 W | 10 WSW | 16 WSW | 14 WSW | 6 SSW | 7 S |
| Gusts | 33 | 45 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 18 | 17 |
| Waves | 9.6 ft | 9.8 ft | 9.4 ft | 8.5 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.2 ft | 6.6 ft | 6.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 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 55° 7 S 6.0 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 6 S 5.5 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 7 SSE 5.1 ft
- 6:00 am 54° 9 SSE 4.8 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 11 SSE 4.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 13 S 4.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 12 SSE 4.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 15 SSE 4.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 51 / 56 °F | 21 mph SW | 9.8 ft | 3:39 am · 3:48 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 53 / 57 °F | 18 mph SSE | 5.5 ft | 4:20 am · 4:16 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 57 °F | 21 mph SSE | 5.0 ft | 5:00 am · 4:42 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 57 °F | 10 mph SSE | 4.7 ft | 5:42 am · 5:07 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 53 °F | 10 mph NNW | 4.3 ft | 6:28 am · 5:26 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 55 °F | 4 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 7:32 am · 2:57 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 50 °F | 5 mph SE | 3.3 ft | 3:11 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 51 °F | 6 mph SE | 4.5 ft | 2:54 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 49 °F | 8 mph ESE | 3.5 ft | 2:34 pm · 11:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 50 °F | 13 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 2:45 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 50 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.3 ft | 12:10 am · 1:26 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 48 °F | 8 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | 1:03 am · 1:50 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 51 °F | 9 mph E | 2.0 ft | 4:39 am · 2:19 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 49 / 54 °F | 9 mph E | 2.3 ft | 5:24 am · 2:49 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 53° / 57° 5.5 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 55° / 57° 5.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 52° / 57° 4.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 53° 4.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 41° / 55° 3.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 50° 3.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 44° / 51° 4.5 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.8 °F; normal high: 54 °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 Islay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:00 am
- Full dark 6:16 pm
- Civil dawn 6:44 am
- Civil dusk 5:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:09 pm (21° high)
- Daylight 9 h 31 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:59 pm
- Full dark 6:16 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,437 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Isle of Islay
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
- 10:46–11:46 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:47–5:47 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 Islay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Bruichladdich Pier 5.0 mi
- Bunnahabhain Pier 8.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Boat ramp 5.0 mi
- Boat ramp 6.8 mi
- Boat ramp 7.2 mi
- Ardfin Harbour 8.8 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Nearest lighthouse
Loch Indaal Lighthouse 5.9 mi southwest
- Light
- 2 flashes every 7 s; white or red depending on where you see it from · Fl(2) WR 7s
- Range
- 11 nautical miles (13 mi)
- Light height
- 49 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 43 ft
- Built
- 1869
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 IslayTides nearby
- Bowmore2.7 mi
- Port Ellen11 mi
- Isle of Colonsay20 mi
- Isle of Gigha21 mi
- Tarbert32 mi
- Carradale33 mi
- Ardrishaig35 mi
- Skipness35 mi
- Campbeltown35 mi
- Lochgilphead36 mi
Isle of Islay at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,457 people. Coordinates: 55.785° N, 6.239° W.
- It is 61 mi west of Helensburgh, the main place in Argyll and Bute. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 7 min later than in Helensburgh.
- The nearest tide station, Port Ellen, is 11 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Isle of IslayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Isle of Islay?
Today in Isle of Islay there are high tides at 3:39 am (3.7 ft) and 3:48 pm (3.6 ft) and low tide at 10:13 am. Tide coefficient 103.
What time is sunset today in Isle of Islay?
At 4:54 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Isle of Islay?
At 7:25 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 10:46–11:46 am, Major 1:19–3:19 pm, Minor 4:47–5:47 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Isle of Islay?
Light showers, from 51 °F to 56 °F, with a light breeze from the south (7 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Isle of Islay?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.8 ft waves with a period of 9.6 s from the west. The water is 52.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Isle of Islay?
The best time to visit Isle of Islay is from June to August: highs of 61 °F to 64 °F, about 15 rainy days a month and 5 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: Port Ellen (Islay) station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).