Ullapool tides today
- Tide now 15.2 ft ↓ falling · low 2:37 am (2.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:20–4:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 1.8 ft slight · 5.4 s from the west
- Wind · air 5 mph · 52 °F from the SSE, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 7:25 am–4:43 pm 9 h 18 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 4:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:49 pm
- Diving tomorrow 2:20–3:40 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Ullapool there are high tides at 7:47 am (17.4 ft) and 8:09 pm (17.3 ft) and low tides at 1:55 am and 2:21 pm. Tide coefficient 101. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:37 am. The sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 4:43 pm: 9 h 18 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:49 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. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (5 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Ullapool today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 2:21 pm
- Major period 1:15–3:15 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.69 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (2.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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 2:21 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:00 am to 2:40 am, with the 1:55 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 7:47 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: ballan wrasse, pollack, small-spotted catshark and Atlantic cod. October is one of the months when these are seen most: ballan wrasse and Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Beach day in Ullapool
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 2:21 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (80% cloud cover)
- Feels like 48 °F: chilly for the beach
- 98% chance of rain
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 3.0 ft waves every 5 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.0 ft
3.0 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:55 am
Low tide at 1:55 am and 2:21 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:47 am and 8:09 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 Ullapool
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Ullapool.
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Tides in Ullapool
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:55 am 2.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:47 am 17.4 ft · coef. 101
- ▼ Low tide 2:21 pm 2.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:09 pm 17.3 ft · coef. 98
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 46 min to low tide at 2:37 am.
Tide coefficient 101 for the 7:47 am high tide and 98 for the 8:09 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 15.0 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 March 20 (18.0 ft) and the lowest, on August 15 (0.9 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 102, 15.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 27, 4.5 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 · 4:43 pm | Low tide 1:55 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 7:47 am · 17.4 ft | Low tide 2:21 pm · 2.7 ft | High tide 8:09 pm · 17.3 ft | Coef. 101 | 92% | Major periods 12:43 am · 1:15 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:27 am · 4:40 pm | Low tide 2:37 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 8:27 am · 17.1 ft | Low tide 3:05 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 8:56 pm · 16.4 ft | Coef. 94 | 85% | Major periods 1:47 am · 2:19 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:30 am · 4:38 pm | Low tide 3:21 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 9:13 am · 16.4 ft | Low tide 3:53 pm · 3.9 ft | High tide 9:53 pm · 15.3 ft | Coef. 83 | 76% | Major periods 2:52 am · 3:23 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:32 am · 4:36 pm | Low tide 4:09 am · 5.0 ft | High tide 10:10 am · 15.5 ft | Low tide 4:48 pm · 4.9 ft | High tide 11:08 pm · 14.1 ft | Coef. 69 | 65% | Major periods 3:54 am · 4:24 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:34 am · 4:33 pm | Low tide 5:04 am · 6.2 ft | High tide 11:28 am · 14.5 ft | Low tide 5:55 pm · 5.8 ft | — | Coef. 55 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:53 am · 5:21 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:37 am · 4:31 pm | High tide 12:42 am · 13.5 ft | Low tide 6:15 am · 7.1 ft | High tide 1:06 pm · 14.1 ft | Low tide 7:24 pm · 6.2 ft | Coef. 50 | 43% | Major periods 5:47 am · 6:12 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:39 am · 4:29 pm | High tide 2:06 am · 13.4 ft | Low tide 7:46 am · 7.3 ft | High tide 2:28 pm · 14.2 ft | Low tide 8:53 pm · 5.8 ft | Coef. 49 | 32% | Major periods 6:36 am · 7:00 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 Ullapool station (Environment Agency), 0.3 mi from Ullapool. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta): Ullapool (E70424), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E70424. 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 (340 days).
The sea at Ullapool
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.8 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 3.0 ft with a period of 5 s, from the west (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:51 pm (local time).
Diving in Ullapool today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (2:21 pm): little current from 2:06 pm to 2:40 pm
- 2.6 ft surface waves
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:55 am (1:40–2:10 am), high tide 7:47 am (7:30–8:10 am), low tide 2:21 pm (2:06–2:40 pm) and high tide 8:09 pm (7:50–8:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (0.85 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:24 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 4:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and the sun high. Also worth a look from 7:30 am to 8:20 am, with slack water at high tide, 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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- Innisjura 7.6 mi
- Fairweather V 7.7 mi
- Silver Spray 8.3 mi
- Sue Lynn 9.5 mi
- Boston Stirling 11 mi
- Summer Isles 12 mi
- Wreck 0.5 mi
- Wreck 0.5 mi
- Wester Ross Marine Protected Area 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 Ullapool
Now in Ullapool
- Low / high
- 48 / 53 °F
- Rain
- 0.18 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 18 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 (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.28 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 | Light showers | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 48° | 50° | 50° | 49° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 SW | 3 SW | 15 WSW | 14 WSW | 14 WSW | 10 WSW | 6 SW | 3 S |
| Gusts | 25 | 10 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 10 |
| Waves | 2.5 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.2 ft | 1.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.04 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 53° 3 S 1.9 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 3 SSW 1.7 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 4 SSE 1.5 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 5 SSE 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 5 SSE 1.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 4 SE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 4 SE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 51° 5 SE 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 53 °F | 16 mph SW | 3.0 ft | 7:47 am · 8:09 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 50 / 58 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.7 ft | 8:27 am · 8:56 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 50 / 58 °F | 7 mph SE | 1.3 ft | 9:13 am · 9:53 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 56 °F | 9 mph NW | 0.9 ft | 10:10 am · 11:08 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 50 °F | 6 mph SW | 0.7 ft | 11:28 am | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 52 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.7 ft | 12:42 am · 1:06 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 48 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.5 ft | 2:06 am · 2:28 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 51 °F | 8 mph SSW | 0.5 ft | 3:14 am · 3:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 50 °F | 5 mph ESE | 0.3 ft | 4:09 am · 4:26 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 36 / 48 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.3 ft | 4:54 am · 5:10 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 35 / 46 °F | 5 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 5:32 am · 5:47 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 34 / 42 °F | 7 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | 6:06 am · 6:20 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 38 / 45 °F | 7 mph E | 2.0 ft | 6:38 am · 6:51 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 41 / 48 °F | 8 mph E | 1.6 ft | 7:09 am · 7:22 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 50° / 58° 1.7 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 50° / 58° 1.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 50° / 56° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 42° / 50° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Fog 42° / 52° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 41° / 48° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 46° / 51° 0.5 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and a bit drier. 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 9:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Ullapool
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:58 am
- Full dark 6:10 pm
- Civil dawn 6:44 am
- Civil dusk 5:24 pm
- Solar noon 12:04 pm (19° high)
- Daylight 9 h 18 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:43 pm
- Full dark 6:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,511 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ullapool
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
- 11:03 am–12:03 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:19–5:19 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 Ullapool
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Ullapool) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.6 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.6 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.6 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.6 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 0.6 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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. 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
Rubha Cadail Lighthouse 2.9 mi northwest
- Light
- A flash every 6 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Fl WRG 6s
- Range
- 9 nautical miles (10 mi)
- Light height
- 36 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 30 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near UllapoolTides nearby
- Mellon Charles17 mi
- Drumbeg24 mi
- Ardgay29 mi
- Spinningdale34 mi
- Dingwall34 mi
- Evanton34 mi
- Maryburgh35 mi
- Conon Bridge35 mi
- Alness36 mi
- Edderton36 mi
Ullapool at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,500 people. Coordinates: 57.899° N, 5.160° W.
- It is 45 mi northwest of Inverness, the main place in Highland. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 2 min later than in Inverness.
- The nearest tide station, Ullapool, is 0.3 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about UllapoolQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ullapool?
Today in Ullapool there are high tides at 7:47 am (17.4 ft) and 8:09 pm (17.3 ft) and low tides at 1:55 am and 2:21 pm. Tide coefficient 101.
What time is sunset today in Ullapool?
At 4:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ullapool?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:00 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 11:03 am–12:03 pm, Major 1:15–3:15 pm, Minor 4:19–5:19 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Ullapool?
Light showers, from 48 °F to 53 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (5 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ullapool?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 5.4 s from the west.
When is the best time to visit Ullapool?
The best time to visit Ullapool is from June to August: highs of 61 °F to 64 °F, about 17 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: Ullapool 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).