Staxigoe tides today
- Tide now 5.7 ft ↓ falling · low 6:40 am (2.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:40–7:40 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 53 °F smooth · 4.2 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 51 °F from the SSW, gusts 13 · overcast
- Surf today Flat Flat day · 0/10 · 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sun 7:21 am–4:30 pm 9 h 9 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:22 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:22 pm
Today in Staxigoe there are high tides at 12:44 am (11.8 ft) and 1:06 pm (11.5 ft) and low tides at 6:40 am and 7:04 pm. Tide coefficient 94. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:40 am. The sun rises at 7:21 am and sets at 4:30 pm: 9 h 9 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:22 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:38 am to 3:38 am and from 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (9 mph). Overcast, 51 °F.
Fishing in Staxigoe today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:40 am
- Sunrise at 7:21 am
- Rising pressure (+0.50 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (12 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 94 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 7:40 am, combines the 6:40 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 3:30 pm to 4:10 pm, with a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, with the 1:06 pm high tide and moonset, though with rising pressure.
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. What you can catch
Beach day in Staxigoe
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light cross-shore wind (12 mph)
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 1:06 pm, coefficient 90: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 53 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 12 mph
Cross-shore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:40 am
Low tide at 6:40 am and 7:04 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:44 am and 1:06 pm. Coefficient 94 (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 Staxigoe
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Tides in Staxigoe
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:44 am 11.8 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Next low tide 6:40 am 2.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:06 pm 11.5 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 7:04 pm 2.4 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 26 min to low tide at 6:40 am.
Tide coefficient 94 for the 12:44 am high tide and 90 for the 1:06 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 9.4 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 December 26 (12.2 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (0.7 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 97, 10.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 32, 2.8 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 | 7:21 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 12:44 am · 11.8 ft | Low tide 6:40 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 1:06 pm · 11.5 ft | Low tide 7:04 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 94 | 85% | Major periods 1:38 am · 2:10 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:23 am · 4:28 pm | High tide 1:33 am · 11.4 ft | Low tide 7:23 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 1:52 pm · 11.2 ft | Low tide 7:54 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 86 | 76% | Major periods 2:43 am · 3:15 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:26 am · 4:25 pm | High tide 2:28 am · 10.8 ft | Low tide 8:11 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 2:43 pm · 10.8 ft | Low tide 8:55 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 75 | 65% | Major periods 3:46 am · 4:16 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:28 am · 4:23 pm | High tide 3:31 am · 10.1 ft | Low tide 9:10 am · 5.0 ft | High tide 3:43 pm · 10.4 ft | Low tide 10:14 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 63 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:44 am · 5:12 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:30 am · 4:20 pm | High tide 4:44 am · 9.6 ft | Low tide 10:34 am · 5.5 ft | High tide 4:54 pm · 10.1 ft | Low tide 11:49 pm · 3.6 ft | Coef. 54 | 43% | Major periods 5:38 am · 6:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:33 am · 4:18 pm | High tide 6:04 am · 9.3 ft | Low tide 12:16 pm · 5.3 ft | High tide 6:12 pm · 10.0 ft | — | Coef. 54 | 32% | Major periods 6:28 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:35 am · 4:16 pm | Low tide 1:07 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 7:18 am · 9.4 ft | Low tide 1:29 pm · 4.8 ft | High tide 7:24 pm · 10.2 ft | Coef. 61 | 23% | Major periods 7:14 am · 7:36 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
Tides from the Wick station (Environment Agency), 1.3 mi from Staxigoe. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta): Wick (E70624), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E70624. 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 Staxigoe
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 2.5 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south-southeast (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 (+1.1 °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 4:14 am (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 Staxigoe today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.9 ft sets): flat
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 1:06 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:39 am · sunrise 7:21 am · sunset 4:30 pm · last light 5:12 pm
- Tide: high 12:44 am (11.8 ft), low 6:40 am (2.6 ft), high 1:06 pm (11.5 ft) and low 7:04 pm (2.4 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 53.2 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, though with barely any waves.
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 Staxigoe today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:06 pm): little current from 12:50 pm to 1:21 pm
- 0.6 ft swell at 3 s from the southwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (12 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:44 am (12:29–1:00 am), low tide 6:40 am (6:20–7:00 am), high tide 1:06 pm (12:50–1:21 pm) and low tide 7:04 pm (6:40–7:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.2 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:12 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:22 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 1:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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- Dromara 2.3 mi
- Pitstruan 2.5 mi
- Rein 3.2 mi
- V 81 3.3 mi
- Sound Fisher 5.1 mi
- Andrias 5.7 mi
- Freya (part Of) 7.5 mi
- Stellatus 7.8 mi
- Clan Mackinlay 8.4 mi
- Neptune 9.4 mi
- Wreck 1.9 mi
- Noss Head Marine Protected Area 1.4 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 Staxigoe
Now in Staxigoe
- Low / high
- 50 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 81%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 19
- 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: +0.26 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 51° | 51° | 52° | 53° | 55° | 55° | 53° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 SSW | 7 SSW | 11 SSW | 12 SSW | 11 S | 9 S | 7 S | 6 S |
| Gusts | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 9 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.1 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 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 52° 11 SSW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 12 SSW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 11 S 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 9 S 1.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 7 S 0.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 6 S 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 10 SSE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 16 S 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 56 °F | 12 mph S | 1.6 ft | 12:44 am · 1:06 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 54 °F | 19 mph S | 2.5 ft | 1:33 am · 1:52 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 54 °F | 14 mph NW | 1.9 ft | 2:28 am · 2:43 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 51 °F | 13 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | 3:31 am · 3:43 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 52 °F | 10 mph WNW | 1.0 ft | 4:44 am · 4:54 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 35 / 53 °F | 7 mph S | 0.5 ft | 6:04 am · 6:12 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 35 / 50 °F | 7 mph SW | 0.7 ft | 7:18 am · 7:24 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 49 °F | 5 mph SSW | 0.4 ft | 8:17 am · 8:24 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 31 / 46 °F | 5 mph S | 0.7 ft | 9:05 am · 9:15 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 28 / 43 °F | 4 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | 9:47 am · 10:00 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 31 / 44 °F | 6 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | 10:25 am · 10:40 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 42 / 49 °F | 11 mph SSE | 3.5 ft | 11:00 am · 11:18 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 53 °F | 4 mph NE | 3.3 ft | 11:34 am · 11:55 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 49 / 52 °F | 16 mph ESE | 7.5 ft | 12:07 pm |
- Fri 30 Light rain 52° / 54° 2.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 51° / 54° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 46° / 51° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 46° / 52° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 35° / 53° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 35° / 50° 0.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 39° / 49° 0.4 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.3 °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 4:14 am (local time).
The sun in Staxigoe
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:52 am
- Full dark 5:59 pm
- Civil dawn 6:39 am
- Civil dusk 5:12 pm
- Solar noon 11:56 am (18° high)
- Daylight 9 h 9 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:29 pm
- Full dark 5:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,345 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Staxigoe
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:38–3:38 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:10–4:10 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:28–1:28 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:52–5:52 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 Staxigoe
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 6.7 mi
- Staxigoe Harbour 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 5.7 mi
- Hugo Ross Fishing Tackle Specialist 1.4 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 900 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.6 mi.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Staxigoe) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep750 ft
- 33 ft deep900 ft
- 66 ft deep1,050 ft
- 164 ft deep1.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 900 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 900 ft and 66 ft at 1,050 ft 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
Lighthouse, South Pier, Harbour, Wick 1.3 mi southwest
Other lighthouses nearby: Lighthouse, North Pier, Harbour, Lower Pulteneytown, Wick (1.3 mi southwest), Noss Head Lighthouse (1.7 mi north).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near StaxigoeTides nearby
- Wick1.7 mi
- Ackergill2.0 mi
- Castletown15 mi
- Thurso19 mi
- Dunbeath20 mi
- Burwick20 mi
- Saint Margaret's Hope26 mi
- Rackwick31 mi
- Helmsdale32 mi
- Stromness36 mi
Staxigoe at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 58.454° N, 3.059° W.
- It is 80 mi northeast of Inverness, the main place in Highland. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 8 min earlier than in Inverness.
- The nearest tide station, Wick, is 1.3 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about StaxigoeQuestions
What time is high tide today in Staxigoe?
Today in Staxigoe there are high tides at 12:44 am (11.8 ft) and 1:06 pm (11.5 ft) and low tides at 6:40 am and 7:04 pm. Tide coefficient 94.
What time is sunset today in Staxigoe?
At 4:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Staxigoe?
At 7:23 am. First light comes at 5:54 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 1:38–3:38 am, Minor 12:28–1:28 pm, Major 2:10–4:10 pm, Minor 4:52–5:52 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Staxigoe?
Overcast, from 50 °F to 56 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Staxigoe?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the south-southwest. The water is 53.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Staxigoe?
The best time to visit Staxigoe is from June to August: highs of 58 °F to 61 °F, about 11 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: Wick 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).