Ballachulish tides today
- Tide now -3.8 ft ↓ falling · low 1:28 am (-5.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:40–8:10 am good day · 7/10
- Wind · air 3 mph · 52 °F from the SW, gusts 15 · overcast
- Sun 7:21 am–4:47 pm 9 h 26 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:03 pm
- Pressure 30.16 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
- Coefficient 105 big spring tides · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 12:43–2:43 am today's activity: high
Today in Ballachulish there are high tides at 6:34 am (5.6 ft) and 6:53 pm (5.4 ft) and low tides at 12:51 am and 1:10 pm. Tide coefficient 105. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:28 am. The sun rises at 7:21 am and sets at 4:47 pm: 9 h 26 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:43 am to 2:43 am and from 1:15 pm to 3:15 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light air from the southwest (3 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Ballachulish today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 1:10 pm
- Major period 1:15–3:15 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.59 inHg in 24 h) and light offshore wind (8 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 105 (big spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 pm to 2:10 pm, combines the 1:10 pm low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:40 am to 7:30 am, with the 6:34 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:40 am to 1:30 am, with the 12:51 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, pollack, Atlantic cod and thornback ray. October is one of the months when these are seen most: pollack and Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Tides in Ballachulish
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:51 am -5.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:34 am 5.6 ft · coef. 105
- ▼ Low tide 1:10 pm -5.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:53 pm 5.4 ft · coef. 102
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 39 min to low tide at 1:28 am.
Tide coefficient 105 for the 6:34 am high tide and 102 for the 6:53 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 11.5 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 August 13 (6.3 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (-6.8 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 from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 107, 11.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 20, 2.4 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 | 7:21 am · 4:47 pm | Low tide 12:51 am · -5.9 ft | High tide 6:34 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 1:10 pm · -5.9 ft | High tide 6:53 pm · 5.4 ft | Coef. 105 | 92% | Major periods 12:43 am · 1:15 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:23 am · 4:44 pm | Low tide 1:28 am · -5.5 ft | High tide 7:11 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 1:52 pm · -5.4 ft | High tide 7:33 pm · 4.7 ft | Coef. 97 | 85% | Major periods 1:47 am · 2:19 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:25 am · 4:42 pm | Low tide 2:08 am · -4.9 ft | High tide 7:54 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 2:39 pm · -4.6 ft | High tide 8:17 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 84 | 76% | Major periods 2:51 am · 3:23 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:28 am · 4:40 pm | Low tide 2:53 am · -4.1 ft | High tide 8:47 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 3:35 pm · -3.6 ft | High tide 9:17 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 68 | 65% | Major periods 3:54 am · 4:24 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:30 am · 4:38 pm | Low tide 3:49 am · -3.3 ft | High tide 10:17 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 4:52 pm · -2.8 ft | High tide 11:13 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 52 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:53 am · 5:21 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:32 am · 4:35 pm | Low tide 5:13 am · -2.7 ft | High tide 12:15 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 6:28 pm · -2.5 ft | — | Coef. 43 | 43% | Major periods 5:47 am · 6:12 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:34 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 12:55 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 6:50 am · -2.7 ft | High tide 1:36 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 7:48 pm · -2.9 ft | Coef. 46 | 32% | Major periods 6:36 am · 7:00 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
Ballachulish has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 5.1 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 Ballachulish
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Ballachulish: 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
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:49 pm (local time).
Weather in Ballachulish
Now in Ballachulish
- Low / high
- 47 / 52 °F
- Rain
- 0.47 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 89%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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: +0.22 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 | Light rain | Rain | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light showers | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 47° | 50° | 48° | 48° | 52° | 52° | 51° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 SW | 11 SW | 15 WSW | 11 WSW | 11 WSW | 10 WSW | 5 SW | 2 SSW |
| Gusts | 35 | 41 | 40 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.07 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 52° 3 SW
- 3:00 am 52° 2 SSW
- 6:00 am 51° 2 S
- 9:00 am 52° 1 SE
- 12:00 pm 56° 3 SSW
- 3:00 pm 55° 4 S
- 6:00 pm 53° 2 SE
- 9:00 pm 53° 3 SE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 47 / 52 °F | 18 mph WSW | 6:34 am · 6:53 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 51 / 56 °F | 4 mph S | 7:11 am · 7:33 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 54 °F | 5 mph SE | 7:54 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 55 °F | 3 mph SW | 8:47 am · 9:17 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 50 °F | 4 mph N | 10:17 am · 11:13 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 38 / 51 °F | 5 mph E | 12:15 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 37 / 43 °F | 3 mph ENE | 12:55 am · 1:36 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 38 / 47 °F | 2 mph E | 2:07 am · 2:38 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 35 / 49 °F | 3 mph ENE | 3:03 am · 3:28 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 34 / 46 °F | 4 mph ENE | 3:49 am · 4:11 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 37 / 46 °F | 4 mph ENE | 4:28 am · 4:48 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 42 °F | 3 mph NNE | 5:04 am · 5:21 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 41 / 47 °F | 4 mph NE | 5:35 am · 5:50 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 43 / 51 °F | 4 mph NE | 6:04 am · 6:16 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 51° / 56° 4 mph
- Fri 30 Light rain 52° / 54° 5 mph
- Sat 31 Light rain 51° / 55° 3 mph
- Sun 1 Overcast 40° / 50° 4 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 38° / 51° 5 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 37° / 43° 3 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 38° / 47° 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 (+2.0 °F; normal high: 50 °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 11:49 pm (local time).
The sun in Ballachulish
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:57 am
- Full dark 6:11 pm
- Civil dawn 6:41 am
- Civil dusk 5:27 pm
- Solar noon 12:04 pm (20° high)
- Daylight 9 h 26 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:50 pm
- Full dark 6:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,512 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ballachulish
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:43–2:43 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:15–3:15 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:50–11:50 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:33–5:33 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 Ballachulish
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 5.0 mi
- Boat ramp 6.6 mi
- Boat ramp 6.8 mi
- Boat ramp 7.9 mi
- Boat ramp 8.4 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
Corran Point Lighthouse 5.0 mi northwest
- Light
- Light, on and off for equal times, every 4 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Iso WRG 4s
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (12 mi)
- Light height
- 39 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 43 ft
- Built
- 1817
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near BallachulishTides nearby
- Kinlochleven6.7 mi
- Fort William9.8 mi
- Caol11 mi
- Dunbeg20 mi
- Oban22 mi
- Inveraray31 mi
- Mallaig35 mi
- Tobermory36 mi
- Kilchoan37 mi
Ballachulish at a glance
- Town or city of about 650 people. Coordinates: 56.676° N, 5.139° W.
- It is 65 mi southwest of Inverness, the main place in Highland. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 6 min later than in Inverness.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about BallachulishQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ballachulish?
Today in Ballachulish there are high tides at 6:34 am (5.6 ft) and 6:53 pm (5.4 ft) and low tides at 12:51 am and 1:10 pm. Tide coefficient 105.
What time is sunset today in Ballachulish?
At 4:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ballachulish?
At 7:23 am. First light comes at 5:59 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 12:43–2:43 am, Minor 10:50–11:50 am, Major 1:15–3:15 pm, Minor 4:33–5:33 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Ballachulish?
Light showers, from 47 °F to 52 °F, with a light air from the southwest (3 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Ballachulish?
The best time to visit Ballachulish is from June to August: highs of 60 °F to 62 °F, about 18 rainy days a month and 4 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).