Fort William today: weather, sun and moon
- Best time tomorrow 2:20–4:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Wind · air 4 mph · 53 °F from the SSW, gusts 12 · overcast
- Sun 7:21 am–4:46 pm 9 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:02 pm
- Pressure 30.14 inHg rising · 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 Fort William 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 5:02 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 breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.
Fishing in Fort William today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Minor period 4:32–5:32 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:46 pm, golden hour from 3:49 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.56 inHg in 24 h) and light cross-shore 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 and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:10 pm to 2:30 pm, with a major period, 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 Fort William, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Fort William
Tides in Fort William: not available yet
There is no tide station near Fort William, 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 · 2.0 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Fort William
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Fort William: 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.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:53 pm (local time).
Weather in Fort William
Now in Fort William
- Low / high
- 48 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.35 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 99%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.19 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 | Light showers | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 48° | 51° | 49° | 50° | 53° | 54° | 53° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 16 SSW | 14 SSW | 14 SW | 10 SW | 11 SW | 13 SW | 7 SSW | 4 SSW |
| Gusts | 33 | 36 | 32 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 12 |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 53° 4 SSW
- 12:00 am 53° 6 S
- 3:00 am 54° 6 S
- 6:00 am 53° 4 SSW
- 9:00 am 54° 4 SSW
- 12:00 pm 56° 6 SSW
- 3:00 pm 56° 8 SSW
- 6:00 pm 55° 5 S
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 54 °F | 18 mph SW | |
| Thu 29 | 53 / 57 °F | 8 mph SSW | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 56 °F | 7 mph S | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 56 °F | 4 mph SSW | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 52 °F | 2 mph NE | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 53 °F | 2 mph E | |
| 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° 8 mph
- Fri 30 Overcast 52° / 56° 7 mph
- Sat 31 Light rain 49° / 56° 4 mph
- Sun 1 Fog 43° / 52° 2 mph
- Mon 2 Fog 39° / 53° 2 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 (+2.3 °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 8:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Fort William
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 92,359,514 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Fort William
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
- 10:51–11:51 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:32–5:32 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 Fort William
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Town Pier 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.2 mi
- Boat ramp 4.0 mi
- Boat ramp 7.4 mi
- Boat ramp 8.0 mi
- Thomas Telford Corpach Marina 1.9 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 950 ft from shore.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep750 ft
- 33 ft deep950 ft
- 66 ft deep1,250 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.7 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 950 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 950 ft and 66 ft at 1,250 ft 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.7 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.
Nearest lighthouse
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Corpach Lighthouse 1.8 mi north
- 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 Fort WilliamTides nearby
All places in Highland, A to Z (787) → Eel Pie Island tides →Fort William at a glance
- Town or city of about 15,757 people. Coordinates: 56.816° N, 5.112° W.
- It is 57 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 northwest.
Questions about Fort WilliamQuestions
What time is sunset today in Fort William?
At 4:46 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Fort William?
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 1:15–3:15 pm, Minor 4:32–5:32 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Fort William?
Light showers, from 48 °F to 54 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Fort William?
The best time to visit Fort William is from June to August: highs of 61 °F to 64 °F, about 19 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).