Mallaig tides today
- Tide now 12.1 ft ↑ rising · high 7:23 am (14.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:50–8:20 am good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.1 ft · 55 °F slight · 4.8 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 7 mph · 55 °F from the S, gusts 15 · overcast
- Sun 7:27 am–4:46 pm 9 h 19 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:54 pm
- Best time to dive 7:30–8:20 am good day · 8/10
Today in Mallaig there are high tides at 7:23 am (14.8 ft) and 7:50 pm (14.3 ft) and low tides at 1:31 am and 1:57 pm. Tide coefficient 100. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 7:23 am. The sun rises at 7:27 am and sets at 4:46 pm: 9 h 19 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:54 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:50 am to 3:50 am and from 2:22 pm to 4:22 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (7 mph). Overcast, 55 °F.
Fishing in Mallaig today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 1:31 am
- Major period 1:50–3:50 am
- Rising pressure (+0.50 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (2.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 100 (big spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 am to 2:30 am, combines the 1:31 am low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:50 am to 8:20 am, with the 7:23 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 2:20 pm to 3:00 pm, with the 1:57 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, whiting, pollack and European hake. October is one of the months when these are seen most: ballan wrasse and Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Beach day in Mallaig
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- Low tide at 1:57 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (92% cloud cover)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph): choppy water
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 55 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate onshore wind (16 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:57 pm
Low tide at 1:31 am and 1:57 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:23 am and 7:50 pm. Coefficient 100 (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 Mallaig
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- Refuge Bay 2.7 mi · S
- Camusdarach Beach 3.2 mi · S
- Parking
- Tràigh Ostaig 5.9 mi · N
- Parking
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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Webcams near Mallaig
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Tides in Mallaig
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:31 am 2.3 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 7:23 am 14.8 ft · coef. 100
- ▼ Low tide 1:57 pm 2.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:50 pm 14.3 ft · coef. 94
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 51 min to high tide at 7:23 am.
Tide coefficient 100 for the 7:23 am high tide and 94 for the 7:50 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 12.5 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 September 27 (15.7 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (1.0 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 108, 13.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 25, 3.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:27 am · 4:46 pm | Low tide 1:31 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 7:23 am · 14.8 ft | Low tide 1:57 pm · 2.7 ft | High tide 7:50 pm · 14.3 ft | Coef. 100 | 85% | Major periods 1:50 am · 2:22 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:29 am · 4:44 pm | Low tide 2:17 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 8:06 am · 14.2 ft | Low tide 2:47 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 8:35 pm · 13.2 ft | Coef. 87 | 76% | Major periods 2:54 am · 3:26 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:31 am · 4:42 pm | Low tide 3:07 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 8:55 am · 13.2 ft | Low tide 3:45 pm · 4.5 ft | High tide 9:32 pm · 11.9 ft | Coef. 72 | 65% | Major periods 3:57 am · 4:27 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:34 am · 4:39 pm | Low tide 4:04 am · 4.7 ft | High tide 10:02 am · 12.2 ft | Low tide 4:54 pm · 5.3 ft | High tide 11:02 pm · 10.9 ft | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:56 am · 5:23 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:36 am · 4:37 pm | Low tide 5:11 am · 5.3 ft | High tide 11:52 am · 11.7 ft | Low tide 6:17 pm · 5.7 ft | — | Coef. 47 | 43% | Major periods 5:50 am · 6:15 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:38 am · 4:35 pm | High tide 12:55 am · 10.7 ft | Low tide 6:28 am · 5.5 ft | High tide 1:29 pm · 11.8 ft | Low tide 7:44 pm · 5.4 ft | Coef. 48 | 32% | Major periods 6:39 am · 7:03 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:40 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 2:07 am · 11.1 ft | Low tide 7:47 am · 5.1 ft | High tide 2:34 pm · 12.2 ft | Low tide 8:51 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 57 | 23% | Major periods 7:26 am · 7:48 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Mallaig has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Tobermory (Environment Agency), 28 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta): Tobermory (E74224), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E74224. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Modified: harmonic constants fitted by TidePlanet from the 15-minute sea levels of 2025-10-29 to 2026-10-22 (356 days).
The sea at Mallaig
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 3.0 ft with a period of 5 s, from the south (slight).
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 (+1.4 °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 5:32 am (local time).
Diving in Mallaig today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (7:23 am): little current from 7:00 am to 7:40 am
- 0.9 ft swell at 9 s from the west-southwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (9 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the north-northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 1:31 am (1:10–1:50 am), high tide 7:23 am (7:00–7:40 am), low tide 1:57 pm (1:40–2:20 pm) and high tide 7:50 pm (7:30–8:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 1.7 ft at 11 s) and rain (0.32 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.9 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:27 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:54 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 8:20 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 1:20 pm to 2:30 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, 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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- Royal Scot 2.3 mi
- Misty Blue 2.3 mi
- Fv Dunan Star 3.7 mi
- Sapphire 8.1 mi
- HMS Embrace 10 mi
- Wreck 0.2 mi
- Wreck 9.2 mi
- Wreck 11 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 Mallaig
Now in Mallaig
- Low / high
- 55 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 98%
- Clouds
- 96%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 19 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.20 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 55° | 55° | 55° | 55° | 56° | 57° | 56° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 S | 8 S | 7 SSE | 10 SSE | 15 SSE | 15 SSE | 14 SSE | 14 SSE |
| Gusts | 19 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 55° 7 SSE 2.1 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 10 SSE 2.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 15 SSE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 15 SSE 2.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 14 SSE 2.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 14 SSE 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 15 SSE 2.4 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 19 SSE 2.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 55 / 57 °F | 16 mph SSE | 2.4 ft | 7:23 am · 7:50 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 57 °F | 22 mph SSE | 3.0 ft | 8:06 am · 8:35 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 56 °F | 6 mph S | 2.2 ft | 8:55 am · 9:32 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 52 °F | 4 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 10:02 am · 11:02 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 45 / 52 °F | 4 mph E | 0.6 ft | 11:52 am | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 52 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 12:55 am · 1:29 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 49 °F | 7 mph SE | 1.0 ft | 2:07 am · 2:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 52 °F | 7 mph SE | 0.8 ft | 3:00 am · 3:24 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 47 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.8 ft | 3:45 am · 4:05 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 41 / 44 °F | 8 mph E | 0.9 ft | 4:25 am · 4:42 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 45 °F | 4 mph ESE | 0.5 ft | 5:02 am · 5:16 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 42 / 49 °F | 7 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | 5:36 am · 5:47 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 52 °F | 7 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | 6:09 am · 6:16 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 46 / 54 °F | 12 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | 6:40 am · 6:44 pm |
- Fri 30 Light rain 54° / 57° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 52° / 56° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 47° / 52° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 45° / 52° 0.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 44° / 52° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 44° / 49° 1.0 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 43° / 52° 0.8 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.1 °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 5:32 am (local time).
The sun in Mallaig
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:02 am
- Full dark 6:11 pm
- Civil dawn 6:47 am
- Civil dusk 5:27 pm
- Solar noon 12:07 pm (19° high)
- Daylight 9 h 19 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:48 pm
- Full dark 6:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,159 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Mallaig
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:50–3:50 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:22–4:22 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:20–1:20 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:24–6:24 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Mallaig
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 6.0 mi
- Boat ramp 8.2 mi
- Mallaig Yachting Marina 0.2 mi
- Mallaig Harbour 0.3 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 370 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline (650 ft from Mallaig) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep260 ft
- 33 ft deep370 ft
- 66 ft deep750 ft
- 164 ft deep3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 28 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 370 ft and 66 ft at 750 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. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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.
Tides near MallaigTides nearby
- Elgol14 mi
- Broadford17 mi
- Kyle of Lochalsh20 mi
- Kilchoan24 mi
- Tobermory28 mi
- Caol30 mi
- Fort William30 mi
- Portree31 mi
- Ballachulish34 mi
Mallaig at a glance
- Town or city of about 780 people. Coordinates: 57.003° N, 5.831° W.
- It is 68 mi southwest of Inverness, the main place in Highland. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 8 min later than in Inverness.
- The nearest tide station, Tobermory, is 28 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about MallaigQuestions
What time is high tide today in Mallaig?
Today in Mallaig there are high tides at 7:23 am (14.8 ft) and 7:50 pm (14.3 ft) and low tides at 1:31 am and 1:57 pm. Tide coefficient 100.
What time is sunset today in Mallaig?
At 4:46 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Mallaig?
At 7:29 am. First light comes at 6:04 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:50–3:50 am, Minor 12:20–1:20 pm, Major 2:22–4:22 pm, Minor 5:24–6:24 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Mallaig?
Overcast, from 55 °F to 57 °F, with a light breeze from the south (7 mph) and a 98% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Mallaig?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.1 ft waves with a period of 4.8 s from the southwest. The water is 54.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Mallaig?
The best time to visit Mallaig is from June to August: highs of 61 °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: Tobermory tide gauge (UK National Tide Gauge Network). This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta), under the Open Government Licence v3.0; constants fitted by TidePlanet from a year of its readings. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).