Isle of Scalpay tides today
- Tide now 2.7 ft ↑ rising · high 8:16 am (15.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:30–4:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.1 ft · 55 °F slight · 4.7 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 55 °F from the SSW, gusts 23 · overcast
- Surf today 1.5–2.3 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 7:33 am–4:47 pm 9 h 13 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:46 pm
Today in Isle of Scalpay there are high tides at 8:16 am (15.9 ft) and 8:45 pm (15.3 ft) and low tides at 2:29 am and 2:57 pm. Tide coefficient 94. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 8:16 am. The sun rises at 7:33 am and sets at 4:47 pm: 9 h 13 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:53 am to 3:53 am and from 2:26 pm to 4:26 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.1 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the south-southwest (13 mph). Overcast, 55 °F.
Fishing in Isle of Scalpay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 2:29 am
- Major period 1:53–3:53 am
- Rising pressure (+0.53 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (12 mph) and some swell (3.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 94 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 am to 2:30 am, combines the 2:29 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, with the 2:57 pm low tide, a major period, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure and fresh wind. Also worth a try from 7:20 am to 8:30 am, with the 8:16 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure and fresh wind.
Species with the most records nearby: haddock, whiting, European hake and small-spotted catshark. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Beach day in Isle of Scalpay
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 3.7 ft waves
- Low tide at 2:57 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (95% cloud cover)
- Feels like 47 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh cross-shore wind (20 mph): blowing sand
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.7 ft
3.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. 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 20 mph
Fresh cross-shore wind (20 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 2:57 pm
Low tide at 2:29 am and 2:57 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:16 am and 8:45 pm. Coefficient 94 (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 Scalpay
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- Mol Bhalamus Bhig 5.6 mi · NE
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Tides in Isle of Scalpay
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:29 am 2.7 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 8:16 am 15.9 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Low tide 2:57 pm 3.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:45 pm 15.3 ft · coef. 88
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 41 min to high tide at 8:16 am.
Tide coefficient 94 for the 8:16 am high tide and 88 for the 8:45 pm high tide. 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 11 (16.8 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (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 103, 14.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 25, 4.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:33 am · 4:47 pm | Low tide 2:29 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 8:16 am · 15.9 ft | Low tide 2:57 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 8:45 pm · 15.3 ft | Coef. 94 | 85% | Major periods 1:53 am · 2:26 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:36 am · 4:44 pm | Low tide 3:12 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 9:02 am · 15.2 ft | Low tide 3:46 pm · 3.8 ft | High tide 9:42 pm · 14.1 ft | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 2:58 am · 3:30 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:38 am · 4:42 pm | Low tide 3:59 am · 4.8 ft | High tide 9:59 am · 14.3 ft | Low tide 4:42 pm · 4.6 ft | High tide 11:00 pm · 12.9 ft | Coef. 67 | 65% | Major periods 4:01 am · 4:31 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:40 am · 4:40 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · 5.9 ft | High tide 11:25 am · 13.5 ft | Low tide 5:51 pm · 5.4 ft | — | Coef. 53 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:00 am · 5:27 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:43 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 12:40 am · 12.3 ft | Low tide 6:04 am · 6.9 ft | High tide 1:06 pm · 13.3 ft | Low tide 7:21 pm · 5.7 ft | Coef. 48 | 43% | Major periods 5:53 am · 6:19 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:45 am · 4:35 pm | High tide 2:06 am · 12.3 ft | Low tide 7:38 am · 7.1 ft | High tide 2:24 pm · 13.6 ft | Low tide 8:51 pm · 5.4 ft | Coef. 49 | 32% | Major periods 6:43 am · 7:06 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:47 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 3:14 am · 12.8 ft | Low tide 9:03 am · 6.6 ft | High tide 3:26 pm · 14.1 ft | Low tide 9:54 pm · 4.7 ft | Coef. 58 | 23% | Major periods 7:29 am · 7:51 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 Scalpay has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Stornoway (TICON-4), 26 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 Scalpay
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.6 ft
- Significant3.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 5.3 ft with a period of 6 s, from the south (moderate).
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 warmer than normal for late October (+1.3 °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 2:35 am (local time).
Surf in Isle of Scalpay today
Surf today
Poor- 1.5–2.3 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 0.8 ft swell at 5 s from the west, short: weak, messy waves; this coast faces away from it
- 3.1 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Fresh onshore wind (19 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (low tide at 2:57 pm)
- Light: First light 6:52 am · sunrise 7:33 am · sunset 4:47 pm · last light 5:28 pm
- Tide: low 2:29 am (2.7 ft), high 8:16 am (15.9 ft), low 2:57 pm (3.1 ft) and high 8:45 pm (15.3 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 54.7 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 26 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:00 am to 11:00 am, though with a short-period swell, wind swell 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 Scalpay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:57 pm): little current from 2:40 pm to 3:12 pm
- 3.7 ft surface waves
- Fresh onshore wind (19 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:29 am (2:10–2:44 am), high tide 8:16 am (7:50–8:40 am), low tide 2:57 pm (2:40–3:12 pm) and high tide 8:45 pm (8:20–9:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.7 °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 5:28 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with fresh 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 Scalpay
Now in Isle of Scalpay
- Low / high
- 55 / 55 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 53%
- Clouds
- 95%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.30 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 55° | 55° | 55° | 55° | 55° | 55° | 55° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 SSW | 13 SSW | 15 SSW | 18 S | 20 S | 19 S | 19 S | 19 S |
| Gusts | 20 | 24 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
| Waves | 3.0 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 55° 13 SSW 3.1 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 15 SSW 3.2 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 18 S 3.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 20 S 3.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 19 S 3.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 19 S 3.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 19 S 3.9 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 20 SSE 4.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 55 / 55 °F | 20 mph S | 4.1 ft | 8:16 am · 8:45 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 56 °F | 23 mph S | 5.3 ft | 9:02 am · 9:42 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 55 °F | 6 mph NNW | 2.2 ft | 9:59 am · 11:00 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 51 °F | 6 mph W | 1.2 ft | 11:25 am | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 54 °F | 3 mph W | 1.2 ft | 12:40 am · 1:06 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 50 °F | 8 mph S | 1.4 ft | 2:06 am · 2:24 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 51 °F | 9 mph SW | 1.5 ft | 3:14 am · 3:26 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 52 °F | 7 mph S | 1.2 ft | 4:07 am · 4:18 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 49 °F | 8 mph S | 1.4 ft | 4:50 am · 5:00 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 49 °F | 6 mph S | 1.7 ft | 5:25 am · 5:37 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 46 °F | 3 mph ESE | 0.6 ft | 5:58 am · 6:10 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 46 °F | 5 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 6:28 am · 6:41 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 41 / 49 °F | 6 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 6:57 am · 7:11 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 43 / 51 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 7:27 am · 7:41 pm |
- Fri 30 Light rain 52° / 56° 5.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 47° / 55° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 51° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 54° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 44° / 50° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 47° / 51° 1.5 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 43° / 52° 1.2 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 (+3.4 °F; normal high: 52 °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 2:35 am (local time).
The sun in Isle of Scalpay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:06 am
- Full dark 6:14 pm
- Civil dawn 6:52 am
- Civil dusk 5:28 pm
- Solar noon 12:11 pm (19° high)
- Daylight 9 h 13 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:47 pm
- Full dark 6:14 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,100 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Isle of Scalpay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:53–3:53 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:26–4:26 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:35–1:35 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:16–6:16 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Isle of Scalpay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 5.6 mi
- North Harbour 0.2 mi
- South Harbour 0.4 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 370 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (2.4 mi from Isle of Scalpay) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep300 ft
- 33 ft deep370 ft
- 66 ft deep470 ft
- 164 ft deep0.35 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 20 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 370 ft and 66 ft at 470 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
Eilean Glas Lighthouse 2.5 mi southeast
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 20 s · Fl(3) W 20s
- Range
- 23 nautical miles (26 mi)
- Light height
- 141 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 98 ft
- Built
- 1789
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Isle of ScalpayTides nearby
All places in Eilean Siar, A to Z (257) →Isle of Scalpay at a glance
- Town or city of about 322 people. Coordinates: 57.872° N, 6.703° W.
- It is 26 mi southwest of Stornoway, the main place in Eilean Siar. The sun rises at the same time and sets 2 min later than in Stornoway.
- The nearest tide station, Stornoway, is 26 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about Isle of ScalpayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Isle of Scalpay?
Today in Isle of Scalpay there are high tides at 8:16 am (15.9 ft) and 8:45 pm (15.3 ft) and low tides at 2:29 am and 2:57 pm. Tide coefficient 94.
What time is sunset today in Isle of Scalpay?
At 4:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:28 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Isle of Scalpay?
At 7:36 am. First light comes at 6:08 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:53–3:53 am, Minor 12:35–1:35 pm, Major 2:26–4:26 pm, Minor 5:16–6:16 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Isle of Scalpay?
Overcast, from 55 °F to 55 °F, with a moderate breeze from the south-southwest (13 mph) and a 53% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Isle of Scalpay?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.1 ft waves with a period of 4.7 s from the south-southwest. The water is 54.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Isle of Scalpay?
The best time to visit Isle of Scalpay is from June to August: highs of 58 °F to 61 °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: Stornoway 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).