Cairneyhill tides today
- Tide now 1.3 ft ↓ falling · low 7:37 am (-7.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:40–8:10 am average day · 6/10
- Wind · air 4 mph · 52 °F from the SW, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 7:15 am–4:40 pm 9 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:55 pm
- Pressure 30.22 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
- Coefficient 82 average coefficient · spring tides Nov 9–11
- Major solunar period 2:12–4:12 pm today's activity: high
Today in Cairneyhill there are high tides at 12:08 am (6.6 ft) and 12:58 pm (6.0 ft) and low tides at 7:37 am and 7:59 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:37 am. The sun rises at 7:15 am and sets at 4:40 pm: 9 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:40 am to 3:40 am and from 2:12 pm to 4:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. There's a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Cairneyhill today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 7:37 am
- Sunrise at 7:15 am
- Rising pressure (+0.39 inHg in 24 h) and light onshore wind (5 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 82 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 8:10 am, combines the 7:37 am low tide, sunrise and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, with the 12:58 pm high tide, moonset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European flounder, small-spotted catshark, swordfish and sailfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: sailfish. What you can catch
Tides in Cairneyhill
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:08 am 6.6 ft · coef. 78
- ▼ Next low tide 7:37 am -7.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:58 pm 6.0 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 7:59 pm -6.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 45 min to low tide at 7:37 am.
Tide coefficient 78 for the 12:08 am high tide and 82 for the 12:58 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 14.0 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 December 30 (9.1 ft) and the lowest, on November 30 (-8.7 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 come on October 31 (coefficient 93, 15.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 23 to 24 (coefficient 47, 9.0 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 | 7:15 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 12:08 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 7:37 am · -7.3 ft | High tide 12:58 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 7:59 pm · -6.5 ft | Coef. 82 | 85% | Major periods 1:40 am · 2:12 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:17 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 1:11 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 8:25 am · -8.1 ft | High tide 2:00 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 8:49 pm · -7.2 ft | Coef. 89 | 76% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:17 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:19 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 2:09 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 9:12 am · -8.5 ft | High tide 2:54 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 9:39 pm · -7.5 ft | Coef. 93 | 65% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:21 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 3:03 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 9:58 am · -8.7 ft | High tide 3:45 pm · 7.2 ft | Low tide 10:29 pm · -7.4 ft | Coef. 93 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:14 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:23 am · 4:31 pm | High tide 3:53 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 10:44 am · -8.4 ft | High tide 4:34 pm · 7.5 ft | Low tide 11:19 pm · -6.9 ft | Coef. 92 | 43% | Major periods 5:40 am · 6:06 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:25 am · 4:29 pm | High tide 4:42 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 11:30 am · -7.8 ft | High tide 5:23 pm · 7.6 ft | — | Coef. 88 | 32% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:53 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:28 am · 4:27 pm | Low tide 12:13 am · -6.3 ft | High tide 5:34 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 12:18 pm · -6.8 ft | High tide 6:12 pm · 7.6 ft | Coef. 82 | 23% | Major periods 7:16 am · 7:38 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
Cairneyhill has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.8 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 Cairneyhill
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Cairneyhill: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:52 am (local time).
Weather in Cairneyhill
Now in Cairneyhill
- Low / high
- 49 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 94%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.20 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 | 52° | 51° | 52° | 52° | 57° | 58° | 54° | 50° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 WSW | 5 SW | 5 WSW | 2 S | 5 SW | 7 SSW | 4 S | 3 ENE |
| Gusts | 13 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| 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 51° 5 SW
- 6:00 am 52° 5 WSW
- 9:00 am 52° 2 S
- 12:00 pm 57° 5 SW
- 3:00 pm 58° 7 SSW
- 6:00 pm 54° 4 S
- 9:00 pm 50° 3 ENE
- 12:00 am 49° 5 ENE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 49 / 58 °F | 8 mph SW | 12:08 am · 12:58 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 55 °F | 6 mph SW | 1:11 am · 2:00 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 56 °F | 10 mph WSW | 2:09 am · 2:54 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 54 °F | 6 mph NNE | 3:03 am · 3:45 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 38 / 49 °F | 4 mph WNW | 3:53 am · 4:34 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 35 / 51 °F | 5 mph WSW | 4:42 am · 5:23 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 35 / 42 °F | 4 mph W | 5:34 am · 6:12 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 34 / 40 °F | 2 mph NNE | 6:27 am · 7:02 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 36 / 43 °F | 3 mph ENE | 7:20 am · 7:51 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 34 / 41 °F | 2 mph E | 8:14 am · 8:39 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 44 °F | 6 mph E | 9:07 am · 9:27 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 42 / 50 °F | 7 mph ENE | 10:01 am · 10:15 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 51 °F | 4 mph ENE | 10:56 am · 11:06 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 49 / 53 °F | 8 mph ENE | 11:55 am |
- Fri 30 Light rain 49° / 55° 6 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 52° / 56° 10 mph
- Sun 1 Fog 42° / 54° 6 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 38° / 49° 4 mph
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 35° / 51° 5 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 35° / 42° 4 mph
- Thu 5 Overcast 34° / 40° 2 mph
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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.5 °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 3:52 am (local time).
The sun in Cairneyhill
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:52 am
- Full dark 6:03 pm
- Civil dawn 6:36 am
- Civil dusk 5:19 pm
- Solar noon 11:58 am (20° high)
- Daylight 9 h 25 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:44 pm
- Full dark 6:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,313 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cairneyhill
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:40–3:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:12–4:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:59 am–12:59 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:25–6:25 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 Cairneyhill
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Crombie Jetty 1.7 mi
- Crombie Point Pier 1.3 mi
- Jetty 1.4 mi
- Loch Glow Reservoir 6.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Upper Forth Boat Club 3.5 mi
- Bruce Haven Pier 2.9 mi
- Upper Forth Boat Club 3.6 mi
- Old Culross Harbour 3.8 mi
- The Fresh Fish Place 4.2 mi
- Lochside Tackle & Sports 6.3 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.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Cairneyhill) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 2.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2.1 mi out. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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.
Tides near CairneyhillTides nearby
- Oakley2.0 mi
- High Valleyfield2.5 mi
- Limekilns2.9 mi
- Dunfermline3.1 mi
- Rosyth4.1 mi
- Bo’ness4.3 mi
- Inverkeithing5.7 mi
- North Queensferry6.5 mi
- Queensferry7.1 mi
- Kincardine7.2 mi
Cairneyhill at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,480 people. Coordinates: 56.059° N, 3.535° W.
- It is 3.1 mi west of Dunfermline, the main place in Fife. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Dunfermline.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about CairneyhillQuestions
What time is high tide today in Cairneyhill?
Today in Cairneyhill there are high tides at 12:08 am (6.6 ft) and 12:58 pm (6.0 ft) and low tides at 7:37 am and 7:59 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in Cairneyhill?
At 4:40 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:19 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cairneyhill?
At 7:17 am. First light comes at 5:54 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 1:40–3:40 am, Minor 11:59 am–12:59 pm, Major 2:12–4:12 pm, Minor 5:25–6:25 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Cairneyhill?
Overcast, from 49 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Cairneyhill?
The best time to visit Cairneyhill is from July to August: highs of 67 °F, about 13 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: 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).