Castletown tides today
- Tide now 5.7 ft ↑ rising · high 9:54 pm (5.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–4:10 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 9.6 ft · 54 °F rough · 10.0 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 48 °F from the SSW, gusts 9 · partly cloudy
- Surf tomorrow 4.3–6.6 ft Good day · 7/10 · 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sun 7:20 am–4:33 pm 9 h 13 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 4:33 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:33 pm
Today in Castletown there are high tides at 9:32 am (5.7 ft) and 9:54 pm (5.7 ft) and low tides at 3:26 am and 3:46 pm. Tide coefficient 101. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 9:54 pm. The sun rises at 7:20 am and sets at 4:33 pm: 9 h 13 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:33 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:36 am to 2:36 am and from 1:07 pm to 3:07 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is rough, with 9.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (5 mph). Partly cloudy, 48 °F.
Fishing in Castletown today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 3:46 pm
- Minor period 4:03–5:03 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:33 pm, golden hour from 3:32 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.68 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (10 mph) and rough sea: 11 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 101 (big spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 4:50 pm, combines the 3:46 pm low tide, moonrise and sunset, though with rising pressure and rough seas.
Species with the most records nearby: haddock, whiting, European plaice and small-spotted catshark. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod and ballan wrasse. What you can catch
Beach day in Castletown
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Low tide at 3:46 pm: more sand
- Feels like 46 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy water
- Dangerous for swimming: 11 ft waves every 10 s; high rip current risk
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 11 ft
11 ft waves every 10 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 54 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 3:26 am
Low tide at 3:26 am and 3:46 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:32 am and 9:54 pm. Coefficient 101 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Castletown
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- Dunnet Beach 1.3 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, SEPA
- Murkle Bay 1.8 mi · NW
- Thurso Beach 4.8 mi · W
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, SEPA
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Castletown
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:26 am -6.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:32 am 5.7 ft · coef. 101
- ▼ Low tide 3:46 pm -6.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 9:54 pm 5.7 ft · coef. 98
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 min to high tide at 9:54 pm.
Tide coefficient 101 for the 9:32 am high tide and 98 for the 9:54 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 12.4 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 14 (6.8 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (-7.7 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 came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 102, 12.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 25, 4.2 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 | 7:20 am · 4:33 pm | Low tide 3:26 am · -6.7 ft | High tide 9:32 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 3:46 pm · -6.4 ft | High tide 9:54 pm · 5.7 ft | Coef. 101 | 92% | Major periods 12:36 am · 1:07 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:23 am · 4:31 pm | Low tide 4:08 am · -6.0 ft | High tide 10:15 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 4:31 pm · -6.1 ft | High tide 10:45 pm · 5.0 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 1:39 am · 2:12 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:25 am · 4:28 pm | Low tide 4:54 am · -5.1 ft | High tide 11:04 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 5:22 pm · -5.4 ft | High tide 11:44 pm · 4.1 ft | Coef. 81 | 76% | Major periods 2:44 am · 3:16 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:27 am · 4:26 pm | Low tide 5:46 am · -4.0 ft | High tide 12:01 pm · 4.2 ft | Low tide 6:23 pm · -4.6 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 65% | Major periods 3:47 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:30 am · 4:24 pm | High tide 12:53 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 6:48 am · -3.0 ft | High tide 1:09 pm · 3.6 ft | Low tide 7:40 pm · -4.0 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:13 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:32 am · 4:21 pm | High tide 2:13 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 8:07 am · -2.3 ft | High tide 2:26 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 9:06 pm · -3.9 ft | Coef. 49 | 43% | Major periods 5:40 am · 6:05 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:35 am · 4:19 pm | High tide 3:39 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 9:32 am · -2.3 ft | High tide 3:43 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 10:24 pm · -4.3 ft | Coef. 50 | 32% | Major periods 6:29 am · 6:53 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
Castletown 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 Castletown
Sea stateSea state: rough
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common4.8 ft
- Significant9.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest19 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 19 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 19 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
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.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 12 ft with a period of 11 s, from the west (rough).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.2 °F).
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 9:53 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from the WMO Global Telecommunication System (GTS), from a station in United Kingdom, via NOAA OSMC (public domain, CC0).
Surf in Castletown today
Surf today
Fair- 6.9–11 ft surf at the shore, big
- Big surf (11 ft): for experienced surfers
- 10 ft swell at 9 s from the west-northwest, a bit short
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 9:32 am)
Big surf: for experienced surfers only. If in doubt, stay on the beach.
- Light: First light 6:38 am · sunrise 7:20 am · sunset 4:33 pm · last light 5:16 pm
- Tide: low 3:26 am (-6.7 ft), high 9:32 am (5.7 ft), low 3:46 pm (-6.4 ft) and high 9:54 pm (5.7 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 53.6 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 1,750 kJ · Very high power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with big surf. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with big surf.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Castletown today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (9:32 am): little current from 9:10 am to 10:00 am
- Some tidal current
- 10 ft swell at 9 s from the west-northwest: heavy surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (6 mph)
- 2.4 mph current toward the east-northeast, strong (model)
- Daylight
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- Slack water today: low tide 3:26 am (3:10–3:41 am), high tide 9:32 am (9:10–10:00 am), low tide 3:46 pm (3:30–4:01 pm) and high tide 9:54 pm (9:30–10:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 12 ft at 10 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.6 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:16 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 4:33 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 9:40 am, combines slack water at high tide and light wind, though with tidal current, a big swell and current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Sunlight 1.7 mi
- Solan 2.0 mi
- De Haai 4.1 mi
- Dalewood 4.9 mi
- Hmt Beech 5.3 mi
- Kasparoff 9.1 mi
- Bettina Danica 10 mi
- Stellatus 12 mi
- Copeland 12 mi
- Neptune 12 mi
- Corinthia (stern Section) 12 mi
- Caithness Diving Club 5.5 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Castletown
Now in Castletown
- Low / high
- 45 / 52 °F
- Rain
- 0.03 in · 37%
- Clouds
- 51%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 45 °F
- Visibility
- 15 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: +0.30 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light rain | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 45° | 45° | 47° | 48° | 52° | 52° | 50° | 49° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 SSW | 10 S | 8 SSW | 11 SSW | 14 WSW | 12 WSW | 9 SW | 6 SW |
| Gusts | 23 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 26 | 21 | 13 | 10 |
| Waves | 12 ft | 11 ft | 11 ft | 11 ft | 11 ft | 11 ft | 10 ft | 9.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 49° 6 SW 9.9 ft
- 12:00 am 46° 4 S 9.0 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 4 S 8.1 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 5 S 7.2 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 7 S 6.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 7 SSW 5.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 9 S 4.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 50° 6 SSE 4.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 45 / 52 °F | 15 mph SW | 12 ft | 9:32 am · 9:54 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 56 °F | 10 mph S | 9.0 ft | 10:15 am · 10:45 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 50 / 54 °F | 13 mph SSE | 4.1 ft | 11:04 am · 11:44 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 53 °F | 14 mph WNW | 4.9 ft | 12:01 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 50 °F | 14 mph WNW | 5.2 ft | 12:53 am · 1:09 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 44 / 52 °F | 8 mph WNW | 5.3 ft | 2:13 am · 2:26 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 37 / 51 °F | 6 mph SW | 3.9 ft | 3:39 am · 3:43 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 37 / 50 °F | 7 mph SW | 5.4 ft | 4:57 am · 4:51 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 38 / 49 °F | 6 mph S | 4.7 ft | 5:54 am · 5:46 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 31 / 44 °F | 6 mph S | 3.1 ft | 6:36 am · 6:32 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 26 / 42 °F | 4 mph SSW | 2.8 ft | 7:11 am · 7:13 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 31 / 43 °F | 6 mph S | 3.4 ft | 7:43 am · 7:52 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 47 °F | 8 mph SSE | 3.5 ft | 8:16 am · 8:30 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 44 / 51 °F | 4 mph NNE | 4.1 ft | 8:49 am · 9:07 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 46° / 56° 9.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 50° / 54° 4.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 50° / 53° 4.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 45° / 50° 5.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 44° / 52° 5.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 37° / 51° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 37° / 50° 5.4 ft
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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 9:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Castletown
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:51 am
- Full dark 6:03 pm
- Civil dawn 6:38 am
- Civil dusk 5:16 pm
- Solar noon 11:57 am (18° high)
- Daylight 9 h 13 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:32 pm
- Full dark 6:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,631 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Castletown
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:36–2:36 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:07–3:07 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:05 am–12:05 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:03–5:03 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 Castletown
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Dwarwick Pier 2.1 mi
- Harpsdale Fishery Park 7.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.0 mi
- Boat ramp 5.7 mi
- Boat ramp 8.7 mi
- Jubilee Quay 5.9 mi
- Harper's Fishing and Field Sports 4.7 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,050 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 2.7 mi.
From the shoreline (0.85 mi from Castletown) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep700 ft
- 33 ft deep1,050 ft
- 66 ft deep0.55 mi
- 164 ft deep2.7 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,050 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 1,050 ft and 66 ft at 0.55 mi from shore.
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
Dunnet Head Lighthouse 5.4 mi north
- Light
- 4 white flashes every 30 s · Fl(4) W 30s
- Range
- 23 nautical miles (26 mi)
- Light height
- 344 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 66 ft
- Built
- 1831
Other lighthouses nearby: Holburn Head Lighthouse (5.6 mi west).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near CastletownTides nearby
- Thurso5.0 mi
- Ackergill14 mi
- Wick15 mi
- Staxigoe15 mi
- Burwick18 mi
- Rackwick19 mi
- Saint Margaret's Hope22 mi
- Dunbeath24 mi
- Stromness26 mi
- Kirkwall31 mi
Castletown at a glance
- Town or city of about 840 people. Coordinates: 58.593° N, 3.388° W.
- It is 83 mi north of Inverness, the main place in Highland. The sun rises at the same time and sets 7 min earlier than in Inverness.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about CastletownQuestions
What time is high tide today in Castletown?
Today in Castletown there are high tides at 9:32 am (5.7 ft) and 9:54 pm (5.7 ft) and low tides at 3:26 am and 3:46 pm. Tide coefficient 101.
What time is sunset today in Castletown?
At 4:33 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:16 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Castletown?
At 7:23 am. First light comes at 5:53 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 12:36–2:36 am, Minor 11:05 am–12:05 pm, Major 1:07–3:07 pm, Minor 4:03–5:03 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Castletown?
Light rain, from 45 °F to 52 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (5 mph) and a 37% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Castletown?
Rough (Douglas 5): 9.6 ft waves with a period of 10.0 s from the west-northwest. The water is 53.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Castletown?
The best time to visit Castletown is from July to August: highs of 61 °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).