Newport-on-Tay tides today
- Tide now -5.5 ft ↑ rising · high 2:09 pm (7.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:10–3:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Water 51 °F
- Wind · air 3 mph · 53 °F from the SSW, gusts 6 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:14 am–4:36 pm 9 h 23 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:48 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:48 pm
- Pressure 30.29 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
- Coefficient 90 spring tides · spring tides Nov 9–11
Today in Newport-on-Tay there are high tides at 1:42 am (8.9 ft) and 2:09 pm (7.5 ft) and low tides at 8:15 am and 8:30 pm. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:09 pm. The sun rises at 7:14 am and sets at 4:36 pm: 9 h 23 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:48 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:38 am to 3:38 am and from 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. There's a light air from the south-southwest (3 mph). Mainly clear, 53 °F.
Fishing in Newport-on-Tay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 2:09 pm, coefficient 90
- Major period 2:10–4:10 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.26 inHg in 24 h) and light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 90 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 3:10 pm, combines the 2:09 pm high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 7:10 am to 8:10 am, with the 8:15 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:40 am to 2:40 am, with the 1:42 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European flounder, small-spotted catshark, whiting and yellowfin tuna. October is one of the months when these are seen most: yellowfin tuna. What you can catch
Tides in Newport-on-Tay
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:42 am 8.9 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 8:15 am -7.7 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 2:09 pm 7.5 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 8:30 pm -7.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 30 min to high tide at 2:09 pm.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 1:42 am high tide and 90 for the 2:09 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 16.5 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 February 21 (9.8 ft) and the lowest, on August 4 (-9.1 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 came on October 1 (coefficient 97, 17.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 8 to 9 (coefficient 42, 8.9 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 | 7:14 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 1:42 am · 8.9 ft | Low tide 8:15 am · -7.7 ft | High tide 2:09 pm · 7.5 ft | Low tide 8:30 pm · -7.6 ft | Coef. 90 | 85% | Major periods 1:38 am · 2:10 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:16 am · 4:34 pm | High tide 2:32 am · 8.5 ft | Low tide 9:01 am · -7.9 ft | High tide 2:57 pm · 7.3 ft | Low tide 9:19 pm · -7.6 ft | Coef. 90 | 76% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:14 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:18 am · 4:32 pm | High tide 3:18 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 9:46 am · -7.8 ft | High tide 3:44 pm · 7.0 ft | Low tide 10:07 pm · -7.3 ft | Coef. 87 | 65% | Major periods 3:45 am · 4:15 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:20 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 4:02 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 10:31 am · -7.5 ft | High tide 4:31 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 10:56 pm · -6.6 ft | Coef. 81 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:44 am · 5:11 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:22 am · 4:28 pm | High tide 4:45 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 11:15 am · -7.1 ft | High tide 5:18 pm · 6.1 ft | Low tide 11:47 pm · -5.7 ft | Coef. 73 | 43% | Major periods 5:38 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:24 am · 4:25 pm | High tide 5:28 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 12:00 pm · -6.4 ft | High tide 6:07 pm · 5.7 ft | — | Coef. 64 | 32% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:27 am · 4:23 pm | Low tide 12:43 am · -4.7 ft | High tide 6:14 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 12:48 pm · -5.6 ft | High tide 6:58 pm · 5.4 ft | Coef. 56 | 23% | Major periods 7:14 am · 7:36 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
Newport-on-Tay has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.4 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 Newport-on-Tay
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Newport-on-Tay: 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.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
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 48.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 9:39 am (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, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Weather in Newport-on-Tay
Now in Newport-on-Tay
- Low / high
- 48 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 37%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 16 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 (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.15 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 51° | 50° | 50° | 51° | 56° | 57° | 52° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SW | 6 SW | 6 WSW | 3 SSW | 6 SSW | 5 SSW | 2 S | 3 S |
| Gusts | 13 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 6 |
| 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 |
- 9:00 am 51° 3 SSW
- 12:00 pm 56° 6 SSW
- 3:00 pm 57° 5 SSW
- 6:00 pm 52° 2 S
- 9:00 pm 51° 3 S
- 12:00 am 48° 2 ESE
- 3:00 am 46° 2 SE
- 6:00 am 46° 1 SSE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 48 / 58 °F | 7 mph SW | 1:42 am · 2:09 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 56 °F | 6 mph SSW | 2:32 am · 2:57 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 56 °F | 9 mph WSW | 3:18 am · 3:44 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 54 °F | 8 mph SW | 4:02 am · 4:31 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 49 °F | 5 mph W | 4:45 am · 5:18 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 53 °F | 6 mph NNW | 5:28 am · 6:07 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 48 °F | 2 mph NW | 6:14 am · 6:58 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 33 / 48 °F | 2 mph NW | 7:03 am · 7:50 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 35 / 46 °F | 4 mph WNW | 7:57 am · 8:44 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 31 / 43 °F | 7 mph W | 8:54 am · 9:37 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 34 / 40 °F | 5 mph W | 9:52 am · 10:28 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 47 °F | 12 mph S | 10:48 am · 11:18 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 41 / 48 °F | 12 mph WSW | 11:41 am | |
| Wed 11 | 39 / 49 °F | 8 mph WSW | 12:07 am · 12:33 pm |
- Fri 30 Fog 45° / 56° 6 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 50° / 56° 9 mph
- Sun 1 Light rain 42° / 54° 8 mph
- Mon 2 Fog 39° / 49° 5 mph
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 42° / 53° 6 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 43° / 48° 2 mph
- Thu 5 Overcast 33° / 48° 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.4 °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 9:39 am (local time).
The sun in Newport-on-Tay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:50 am
- Full dark 6:00 pm
- Civil dawn 6:34 am
- Civil dusk 5:16 pm
- Solar noon 11:55 am (20° high)
- Daylight 9 h 23 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:39 pm
- Full dark 6:00 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,353 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Newport-on-Tay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:38–3:38 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:10–4:10 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:01–1:01 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:18–6:18 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 Newport-on-Tay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 9.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.0 mi
- Tayport Harbour 2.3 mi
- Anglers Choice 3.7 mi
- The Anglers Creel 9.0 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 1,100 ft from shore and 0 ft at 1.5 mi.
From the shoreline (1,200 ft from Newport-on-Tay) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,100 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,100 ft): 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. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1.5 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) 1.5 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Tayport West Lighthouse 1.8 mi northeast
- Light
- Light, on and off for equal times, every 3 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Iso WRG 3s
- Range
- 17 nautical miles (20 mi)
- Light height
- 79 ft above sea level
Other lighthouses nearby: Tayport East Lighthouse (1.9 mi northeast), Tayport Pile Lighthouse (2.6 mi east).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Newport-on-TayTides nearby
- Tayport2.2 mi
- Dundee2.5 mi
- Gauldry3.7 mi
- Balmullo4.3 mi
- Leuchars4.5 mi
- Invergowrie5.0 mi
- Guardbridge5.4 mi
- Monifieth5.4 mi
- Longforgan6.9 mi
- Saint Andrews8.7 mi
Newport-on-Tay at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,203 people. Coordinates: 56.439° N, 2.937° W.
- It is 32 mi northeast of Dunfermline, the main place in Fife. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Dunfermline.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Wormit Bay (2.3 mi).
Questions about Newport-on-TayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Newport-on-Tay?
Today in Newport-on-Tay there are high tides at 1:42 am (8.9 ft) and 2:09 pm (7.5 ft) and low tides at 8:15 am and 8:30 pm. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in Newport-on-Tay?
At 4:36 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:16 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Newport-on-Tay?
At 7:16 am. First light comes at 5:51 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 1:38–3:38 am, Minor 12:01–1:01 pm, Major 2:10–4:10 pm, Minor 5:18–6:18 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Newport-on-Tay?
Fog, from 48 °F to 58 °F, with a light air from the south-southwest (3 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Newport-on-Tay?
The best time to visit Newport-on-Tay is from July to August: highs of 66 °F, about 12 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).