Kincardine tides today
- Tide now 2.8 ft ↑ rising · high 11:58 pm (7.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:40–8:10 am average day · 6/10
- Wind · air 6 mph · 52 °F from the SW, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 7:13 am–4:43 pm 9 h 30 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:04 pm
- Pressure 30.16 inHg rising · rising tomorrow
- Coefficient 77 average coefficient · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 12:37–2:37 am today's activity: high
Today in Kincardine there are high tides at 11:41 am (6.1 ft) and 11:58 pm (7.3 ft) and low tides at 6:42 am and 7:02 pm. Tide coefficient 77. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:58 pm. The sun rises at 7:13 am and sets at 4:43 pm: 9 h 30 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:04 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:37 am to 2:37 am and from 1:09 pm to 3:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Kincardine today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:42 am
- Sunrise at 7:13 am
- Rising pressure (+0.67 inHg in 24 h) and moderate onshore wind (12 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 77 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:30 am to 7:40 am, combines the 6:42 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 4:30 pm to 5:20 pm, with moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 10:40 am to 11:40 am, with the 11:41 am high tide and moonset, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
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 Kincardine
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:42 am -6.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:41 am 6.1 ft · coef. 73
- ▼ Low tide 7:02 pm -5.7 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:58 pm 7.3 ft · coef. 77
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 4 min to high tide at 11:58 pm.
Tide coefficient 73 for the 11:41 am high tide and 77 for the 11:58 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 14.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 (9.6 ft) and the lowest, on November 30 (-9.2 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 91, 16.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 22 to 24 (coefficient 50, 10.2 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 | 7:13 am · 4:43 pm | Low tide 6:42 am · -6.7 ft | High tide 11:41 am · 6.1 ft | Low tide 7:02 pm · -5.7 ft | High tide 11:58 pm · 7.3 ft | Coef. 77 | 92% | Major periods 12:37 am · 1:09 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:16 am · 4:41 pm | Low tide 7:32 am · -7.7 ft | High tide 12:43 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 7:54 pm · -6.8 ft | — | Coef. 81 | 85% | Major periods 1:41 am · 2:13 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:18 am · 4:39 pm | High tide 12:58 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 8:20 am · -8.5 ft | High tide 1:45 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 8:45 pm · -7.5 ft | Coef. 87 | 76% | Major periods 2:46 am · 3:17 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:20 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 1:58 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 9:08 am · -8.9 ft | High tide 2:43 pm · 7.3 ft | Low tide 9:35 pm · -7.8 ft | Coef. 91 | 65% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:22 am · 4:34 pm | High tide 2:54 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 9:54 am · -9.1 ft | High tide 3:37 pm · 7.7 ft | Low tide 10:25 pm · -7.7 ft | Coef. 92 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:15 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:24 am · 4:32 pm | High tide 3:46 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 10:40 am · -8.9 ft | High tide 4:28 pm · 8.0 ft | Low tide 11:15 pm · -7.2 ft | Coef. 91 | 43% | Major periods 5:41 am · 6:06 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:26 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 4:38 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 11:26 am · -8.2 ft | High tide 5:19 pm · 8.2 ft | — | Coef. 88 | 32% | Major periods 6:31 am · 6:54 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
Kincardine has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 3.2 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 Kincardine
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Kincardine: 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
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 9:54 pm (local time).
Weather in Kincardine
Now in Kincardine
- Low / high
- 48 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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: +0.24 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 rain | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 48° | 50° | 51° | 52° | 56° | 56° | 53° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 SSW | 16 SSW | 14 WSW | 12 WSW | 15 WSW | 15 WSW | 10 SW | 7 SW |
| Gusts | 26 | 27 | 30 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 18 | 14 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 52° 7 SW
- 12:00 am 52° 7 SW
- 3:00 am 51° 4 SSW
- 6:00 am 51° 2 SW
- 9:00 am 51° 1 SSE
- 12:00 pm 57° 3 SSW
- 3:00 pm 58° 5 SSW
- 6:00 pm 55° 5 SSE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 56 °F | 19 mph SW | 11:41 am · 11:58 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 50 / 58 °F | 7 mph SSW | 12:43 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 55 °F | 3 mph SE | 12:58 am · 1:45 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 57 °F | 9 mph SW | 1:58 am · 2:43 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 55 °F | 4 mph E | 2:54 am · 3:37 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 36 / 50 °F | 4 mph W | 3:46 am · 4:28 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 35 / 43 °F | 4 mph W | 4:38 am · 5:19 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 37 / 43 °F | 3 mph W | 5:30 am · 6:09 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 36 / 40 °F | 2 mph NE | 6:24 am · 6:59 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 38 / 42 °F | 4 mph ENE | 7:17 am · 7:47 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 37 / 42 °F | 2 mph ENE | 8:10 am · 8:35 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 45 °F | 6 mph ENE | 9:01 am · 9:21 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 42 / 49 °F | 6 mph ENE | 9:52 am · 10:08 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 50 °F | 5 mph NE | 10:43 am · 10:56 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 50° / 58° 7 mph
- Fri 30 Light rain 49° / 55° 3 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 52° / 57° 9 mph
- Sun 1 Fog 42° / 55° 4 mph
- Mon 2 Fog 36° / 50° 4 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 35° / 43° 4 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 37° / 43° 3 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.3 °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 9:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Kincardine
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:50 am
- Full dark 6:06 pm
- Civil dawn 6:34 am
- Civil dusk 5:22 pm
- Solar noon 11:59 am (21° high)
- Daylight 9 h 30 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:47 pm
- Full dark 6:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,609 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kincardine
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:37–2:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:09–3:09 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:38–11:38 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:34–5:34 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 Kincardine
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Ferry Pier 0.3 mi
- Shipping Pier 0.3 mi
- Kincardine Power Station Jetty 0.3 mi
- Jetty 2.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 4.0 mi
- Upper Forth Boat Club 6.0 mi
- Old Dunimarle Jetty 3.1 mi
- Old Culross Harbour 3.6 mi
- Central Tackle Fishing Shop 3.5 mi
- Rod & Creel 3.6 mi
- My Fishing Flies 3.9 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 2.8 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1,300 ft from Kincardine) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 2.8 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.8 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 2.8 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 2.8 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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) 2.8 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. 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 KincardineTides nearby
- Airth2.0 mi
- Clackmannan2.9 mi
- Skinflats3.2 mi
- Grangemouth4.0 mi
- Alloa4.2 mi
- High Valleyfield4.7 mi
- Falkirk5.3 mi
- Bo’ness5.4 mi
- Polmont5.5 mi
- Cowie5.7 mi
Kincardine at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,810 people. Coordinates: 56.069° N, 3.720° W.
- It is 10 mi west of Dunfermline, the main place in Fife. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Dunfermline.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about KincardineQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kincardine?
Today in Kincardine there are high tides at 11:41 am (6.1 ft) and 11:58 pm (7.3 ft) and low tides at 6:42 am and 7:02 pm. Tide coefficient 77.
What time is sunset today in Kincardine?
At 4:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:22 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kincardine?
At 7:16 am. First light comes at 5:52 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 12:37–2:37 am, Minor 10:38–11:38 am, Major 1:09–3:09 pm, Minor 4:34–5:34 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kincardine?
Light rain, from 48 °F to 56 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Kincardine?
The best time to visit Kincardine 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).