Kyle of Lochalsh tides today
- Tide now 4.2 ft ↓ falling · low 2:28 am (-7.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:20–4:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 54 °F smooth · 3.0 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 55 °F from the SSW, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 7:25 am–4:47 pm 9 h 22 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 4:59 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:59 pm
- Diving tomorrow 2:10–3:20 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Kyle of Lochalsh there are high tides at 7:32 am (7.2 ft) and 7:52 pm (7.0 ft) and low tides at 1:47 am and 2:08 pm. Tide coefficient 101. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:28 am. The sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 4:47 pm: 9 h 22 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:59 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:46 am to 2:46 am and from 1:17 pm to 3:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph). Overcast, 55 °F.
Fishing in Kyle of Lochalsh today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 2:08 pm
- Major period 1:17–3:17 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.62 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (12 mph) and calm sea (1.2 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, 1:20 pm to 3:10 pm, combines the 2:08 pm low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:40 am to 8:20 am, with the 7:32 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 12:50 am to 2:50 am, with the 1:47 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, pollack, thornback ray and ballan wrasse. October is one of the months when these are seen most: ballan wrasse and Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Beach day in Kyle of Lochalsh
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- Low tide at 2:08 pm: more sand
- Feels like 49 °F: chilly for the beach
- 71% chance of rain
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy water
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. 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 1:47 am
Low tide at 1:47 am and 2:08 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:32 am and 7:52 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 Kyle of Lochalsh
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- Drumbuie Beach 2.4 mi · N
- Coral Beach - Plockton 3.3 mi · N
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 Kyle of Lochalsh
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:47 am -8.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:32 am 7.2 ft · coef. 101
- ▼ Low tide 2:08 pm -8.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:52 pm 7.0 ft · coef. 98
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 29 min to low tide at 2:28 am.
Tide coefficient 101 for the 7:32 am high tide and 98 for the 7:52 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 15.4 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 (8.1 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (-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 from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 102, 15.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 25, 4.4 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 | 7:25 am · 4:47 pm | Low tide 1:47 am · -8.2 ft | High tide 7:32 am · 7.2 ft | Low tide 2:08 pm · -8.1 ft | High tide 7:52 pm · 7.0 ft | Coef. 101 | 92% | Major periods 12:46 am · 1:17 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:27 am · 4:45 pm | Low tide 2:28 am · -7.6 ft | High tide 8:13 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 2:52 pm · -7.5 ft | High tide 8:39 pm · 6.1 ft | Coef. 94 | 85% | Major periods 1:49 am · 2:22 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:30 am · 4:42 pm | Low tide 3:12 am · -6.7 ft | High tide 9:01 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 3:39 pm · -6.6 ft | High tide 9:37 pm · 4.9 ft | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 2:54 am · 3:26 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:32 am · 4:40 pm | Low tide 4:00 am · -5.5 ft | High tide 10:02 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 4:34 pm · -5.5 ft | High tide 10:51 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 67 | 65% | Major periods 3:57 am · 4:27 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:34 am · 4:38 pm | Low tide 4:55 am · -4.2 ft | High tide 11:21 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 5:42 pm · -4.5 ft | — | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:55 am · 5:23 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:36 am · 4:35 pm | High tide 12:19 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 6:08 am · -3.3 ft | High tide 12:47 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 7:14 pm · -4.1 ft | Coef. 49 | 43% | Major periods 5:49 am · 6:15 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:39 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 1:45 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 7:44 am · -3.1 ft | High tide 2:06 pm · 4.1 ft | Low tide 8:46 pm · -4.5 ft | Coef. 49 | 32% | Major periods 6:39 am · 7:02 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
Kyle of Lochalsh has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.4 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 Kyle of Lochalsh
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
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.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.6 ft with a period of 3 s, from the southwest (smooth).
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 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 9:59 pm (local time).
Diving in Kyle of Lochalsh today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (2:08 pm): little current from 1:50 pm to 2:23 pm
- 0.5 ft swell at 4 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:47 am (1:30–2:02 am), high tide 7:32 am (7:10–8:00 am), low tide 2:08 pm (1:50–2:23 pm) and high tide 7:52 pm (7:30–8:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (0.87 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.0 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:28 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 4:59 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 7:30 am to 8:20 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind.
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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- Golden Harvest 0.5 mi
- Laura K 4.0 mi
- Wreck 0.9 mi
- Wreck 1.3 mi
- Wreck 1.4 mi
- Wreck 1.4 mi
- Wreck 1.6 mi
- Wreck 5.7 mi
- Loch Carron Marine Protected Area 4.0 mi
- Lochs Duich, Long and Alsh Marine Protected Area 5.1 mi
- Red Rocks and Longay Marine Protected Area 7.8 mi
- HMS Port Napier 1.5 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 Kyle of Lochalsh
Now in Kyle of Lochalsh
- Low / high
- 50 / 55 °F
- Rain
- 0.26 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 18 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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 (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.25 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 | Light rain | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 50° | 53° | 50° | 51° | 53° | 55° | 54° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 15 SW | 17 SW | 19 WSW | 14 WSW | 14 WSW | 13 SW | 9 SSW | 8 S |
| Gusts | 30 | 36 | 35 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 15 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.05 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 54° 8 S 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 8 SSW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 9 SSW 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 6 SSW 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 56° 4 S 0.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 9 S 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 9 S 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 5 SSE 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 50 / 55 °F | 21 mph SW | 1.6 ft | 7:32 am · 7:52 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 55 / 58 °F | 10 mph S | 1.1 ft | 8:13 am · 8:39 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 57 °F | 11 mph SSE | 1.2 ft | 9:01 am · 9:37 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 56 °F | 6 mph SW | 0.5 ft | 10:02 am · 10:51 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 51 °F | 4 mph W | 0.1 ft | 11:21 am | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 51 °F | 2 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | 12:19 am · 12:47 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 40 / 46 °F | 3 mph SE | 0.1 ft | 1:45 am · 2:06 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 41 / 50 °F | 6 mph SSE | 0.1 ft | 3:00 am · 3:14 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 53 °F | 3 mph SSE | 0.1 ft | 3:58 am · 4:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 33 / 45 °F | 4 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | 4:43 am · 4:52 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 32 / 43 °F | 4 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 5:20 am · 5:31 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 35 / 42 °F | 2 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 5:54 am · 6:07 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 45 °F | 3 mph NE | 1.3 ft | 6:27 am · 6:41 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 39 / 47 °F | 3 mph NE | 1.1 ft | 6:58 am · 7:14 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 55° / 58° 1.1 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 55° / 57° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 51° / 56° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 44° / 51° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Fog 42° / 51° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 40° / 46° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 41° / 50° 0.1 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 wind today. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.5 °F; normal high: 53 °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 9:59 pm (local time).
The sun in Kyle of Lochalsh
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:59 am
- Full dark 6:13 pm
- Civil dawn 6:45 am
- Civil dusk 5:28 pm
- Solar noon 12:07 pm (20° high)
- Daylight 9 h 22 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:49 pm
- Full dark 6:13 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,473 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kyle of Lochalsh
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:46–2:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:17–3:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:59–11:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:29–5:29 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 Kyle of Lochalsh
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Broadford Pier 7.7 mi
- Ferry Slipway 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 3.0 mi
- Boat ramp 4.3 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.8 mi
- Boat ramp 7.2 mi
- Dornie Slipway 7.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 550 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Kyle of Lochalsh) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep480 ft
- 33 ft deep550 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.6 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 550 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 550 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 0.6 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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) 0.6 mi out.
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
Kyleakin Lighthouse 1.2 mi west
- Built
- 1857
Other lighthouses nearby: Kylerhea Minor Light (3.7 mi southeast), Glenelg Light (4.4 mi southeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Kyle of LochalshTides nearby
All places in Highland, A to Z (787) → Eel Pie Island tides →Kyle of Lochalsh at a glance
- Town or city of about 650 people. Coordinates: 57.284° N, 5.711° W.
- It is 57 mi west of Inverness, the main place in Highland. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 7 min later than in Inverness.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Kyle of LochalshQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kyle of Lochalsh?
Today in Kyle of Lochalsh there are high tides at 7:32 am (7.2 ft) and 7:52 pm (7.0 ft) and low tides at 1:47 am and 2:08 pm. Tide coefficient 101.
What time is sunset today in Kyle of Lochalsh?
At 4:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:28 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kyle of Lochalsh?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:01 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 12:46–2:46 am, Minor 10:59–11:59 am, Major 1:17–3:17 pm, Minor 4:29–5:29 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kyle of Lochalsh?
Light showers, from 50 °F to 55 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kyle of Lochalsh?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 3.0 s from the southwest. The water is 54.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kyle of Lochalsh?
The best time to visit Kyle of Lochalsh is from June to August: highs of 60 °F to 63 °F, about 18 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).