Caol today: weather, sun and moon
- Best time tomorrow 2:20–4:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Wind · air 6 mph · 53 °F from the SSW, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 7:21 am–4:46 pm 9 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:01 pm
- Pressure 30.14 inHg steady · rising tomorrow
- Major solunar period 12:43–2:43 am today's activity: high
- Spring tides Oct 26–28 full moon · with perigee
- Next phase Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 8:29 pm
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Caol the sun rises at 7:21 am and sets at 4:46 pm: 9 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:01 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:43 am to 2:43 am and from 1:14 pm to 3:14 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.
Fishing in Caol today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Minor period 4:31–5:31 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:46 pm, golden hour from 3:49 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.57 inHg in 24 h) and light onshore wind (9 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, combines moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:10 pm to 3:10 pm, with a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, Atlantic cod, pollack and ballan wrasse. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod and pollack. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Caol, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Caol
Tides in Caol: not available yet
There is no tide station near Caol, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Corpach · 1.2 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Caol
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Caol: 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 10:49 pm (local time).
Weather in Caol
Now in Caol
- Low / high
- 48 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.34 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 13 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: +0.23 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 | Light rain | Partly cloudy | Light showers | Overcast | Light showers | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 48° | 51° | 49° | 49° | 53° | 54° | 53° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 SSW | 12 SSW | 14 SW | 11 SW | 12 SW | 12 SW | 8 SSW | 5 SSW |
| Gusts | 32 | 39 | 33 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 12 |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 53° 5 SSW
- 3:00 am 54° 4 SSW
- 6:00 am 53° 4 SSW
- 9:00 am 53° 3 SSW
- 12:00 pm 56° 5 SSW
- 3:00 pm 57° 6 SSW
- 6:00 pm 54° 3 S
- 9:00 pm 53° 2 S
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 54 °F | 17 mph SW | |
| Thu 29 | 53 / 57 °F | 6 mph SSW | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 56 °F | 4 mph SSW | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 56 °F | 5 mph SSW | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 51 °F | 3 mph NW | |
| Mon 2 | 38 / 51 °F | 3 mph NNE | |
| Tue 3 | 39 / 46 °F | 3 mph ESE | |
| Wed 4 | 40 / 47 °F | 2 mph SE | |
| Thu 5 | 37 / 49 °F | 5 mph ESE | |
| Fri 6 | 38 / 46 °F | 5 mph ESE | |
| Sat 7 | 40 / 45 °F | 4 mph ESE | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 46 °F | 5 mph E | |
| Mon 9 | 43 / 48 °F | 6 mph E | |
| Tue 10 | 45 / 52 °F | 4 mph ENE |
- Thu 29 Overcast 53° / 57° 6 mph
- Fri 30 Light rain 52° / 56° 4 mph
- Sat 31 Light showers 50° / 56° 5 mph
- Sun 1 Fog 40° / 51° 3 mph
- Mon 2 Fog 38° / 51° 3 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 39° / 46° 3 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 40° / 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °F; normal high: 51 °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 10:49 pm (local time).
The sun in Caol
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:57 am
- Full dark 6:11 pm
- Civil dawn 6:41 am
- Civil dusk 5:26 pm
- Solar noon 12:04 pm (20° high)
- Daylight 9 h 25 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:49 pm
- Full dark 6:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,515 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Caol
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
- 1:14–3:14 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:51–11:51 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:31–5:31 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 Caol
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Town Pier 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.5 mi
- Boat ramp 7.5 mi
- Boat ramp 8.5 mi
- Thomas Telford Corpach Marina 1.0 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.5 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.55 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 2.1 mi.
From the shoreline (850 ft from Caol) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.5 mi
- 33 ft deep0.55 mi
- 66 ft deep0.65 mi
- 164 ft deep2.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.5 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.55 mi and 66 ft at 0.65 mi from shore.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. 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.
Nearest lighthouse
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Corpach Lighthouse 0.9 mi west
- 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
- 5 nautical miles (5.8 mi)
- Light height
- 20 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 20 ft
- Built
- 1819
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near CaolTides nearby
All places in Highland, A to Z (787) → Eel Pie Island tides →Caol at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,220 people. Coordinates: 56.837° N, 5.101° W.
- It is 55 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 southwest.
Questions about CaolQuestions
What time is sunset today in Caol?
At 4:46 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Caol?
At 7:24 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 10:51–11:51 am, Major 1:14–3:14 pm, Minor 4:31–5:31 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Caol?
Light showers, from 48 °F to 54 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Caol?
The best time to visit Caol is from July to August: highs of 63 °F to 64 °F, about 20 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).