Findochty tides today
- Tide now -4.8 ft ↑ rising · high 1:19 pm (5.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:40–8:20 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 53 °F smooth · 2.9 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 49 °F from the S, gusts 13 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:18 am–4:32 pm 9 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:32 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:32 pm
- Best time to dive 12:30–2:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Findochty there are high tides at 1:01 am (5.7 ft) and 1:19 pm (5.2 ft) and low tides at 7:17 am and 7:39 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:19 pm. The sun rises at 7:18 am and sets at 4:32 pm: 9 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:32 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:37 am to 3:37 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 1.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (6 mph). Mainly clear, 49 °F.
Fishing in Findochty today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 7:17 am
- Sunrise at 7:18 am
- Rising pressure (+0.45 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 8:20 am, combines the 7:17 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:20 pm to 1:20 pm, with the 1:19 pm high tide and moonset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 3:30 pm to 4:10 pm, with a major period and sunset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: haddock, whiting, European plaice and Atlantic cod. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Beach day in Findochty
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Offshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- Low tide at 7:17 am: more sand
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 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 6 mph
Offshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:39 pm
Low tide at 7:17 am and 7:39 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:01 am and 1:19 pm. Coefficient 93 (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 Findochty
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- Cullen Bay 2.4 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, SEPA
- Sanine Beach 5.9 mi · E
- Restrooms
- 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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Tides in Findochty
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:01 am 5.7 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 7:17 am -4.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 1:19 pm 5.2 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 7:39 pm -5.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 0 min to high tide at 1:19 pm.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 1:01 am high tide and 90 for the 1:19 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 10.8 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 15 (6.7 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (-6.8 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 98, 11.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 30, 4.1 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 | 7:18 am · 4:32 pm | High tide 1:01 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 7:17 am · -4.8 ft | High tide 1:19 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 7:39 pm · -5.1 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 1:37 am · 2:10 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:20 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 1:49 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 8:06 am · -4.0 ft | High tide 2:03 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 8:36 pm · -4.7 ft | Coef. 85 | 76% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:14 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:22 am · 4:27 pm | High tide 2:42 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 9:05 am · -3.1 ft | High tide 2:55 pm · 4.2 ft | Low tide 9:48 pm · -4.2 ft | Coef. 73 | 65% | Major periods 3:45 am · 4:15 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:24 am · 4:25 pm | High tide 3:47 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 10:19 am · -2.4 ft | High tide 3:59 pm · 3.6 ft | Low tide 11:12 pm · -3.9 ft | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:44 am · 5:11 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:27 am · 4:23 pm | High tide 5:15 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 11:42 am · -2.1 ft | High tide 5:23 pm · 3.2 ft | — | Coef. 52 | 43% | Major periods 5:38 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:29 am · 4:20 pm | Low tide 12:33 am · -4.0 ft | High tide 6:53 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 1:01 pm · -2.2 ft | High tide 6:54 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 54 | 32% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:31 am · 4:18 pm | Low tide 1:45 am · -4.4 ft | High tide 8:04 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 2:10 pm · -2.6 ft | High tide 8:04 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 63 | 23% | Major periods 7:13 am · 7:36 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
Findochty has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.2 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 Findochty
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 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
Offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 2.2 ft with a period of 3 s, from the northwest (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 (+2.1 °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 7:19 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Lowestoft Laboratory (CEFAS), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Findochty today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.5 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 1:19 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:36 am · sunrise 7:18 am · sunset 4:32 pm · last light 5:13 pm
- Tide: high 1:01 am (5.7 ft), low 7:17 am (-4.8 ft), high 1:19 pm (5.2 ft) and low 7:39 pm (-5.1 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 52.9 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, 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 Findochty today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:19 pm): little current from 1:00 pm to 1:40 pm
- 0.3 ft swell at 3 s from the west: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:01 am (12:40–1:20 am), low tide 7:17 am (6:50–7:50 am), high tide 1:19 pm (1:00–1:40 pm) and low tide 7:39 pm (7:10–8:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 52.9 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:13 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:32 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 2:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 7:20 am to 8:10 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell and light wind, though with current.
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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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 Findochty
Now in Findochty
- Low / high
- 49 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 39%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 22 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.20 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast |
| Temperature | 50° | 50° | 49° | 50° | 56° | 56° | 52° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 SSW | 7 S | 6 S | 5 S | 4 SSE | 6 S | 5 S | 6 SSE |
| Gusts | 18 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
| Waves | 1.9 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.6 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 |
- 9:00 am 50° 5 S 0.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 4 SSE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 6 S 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 5 S 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 52° 6 SSE 0.6 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 8 SSE 1.1 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 6 SSE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 6 SSE 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 49 / 57 °F | 8 mph S | 1.9 ft | 1:01 am · 1:19 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 57 °F | 10 mph SSE | 1.2 ft | 1:49 am · 2:03 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 55 °F | 10 mph W | 2.1 ft | 2:42 am · 2:55 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 53 °F | 9 mph W | 2.2 ft | 3:47 am · 3:59 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 44 / 51 °F | 7 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | 5:15 am · 5:23 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 53 °F | 5 mph SSE | 0.9 ft | 6:53 am · 6:54 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 35 / 48 °F | 5 mph SW | 1.0 ft | 8:04 am · 8:04 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 32 / 47 °F | 4 mph SSW | 0.5 ft | 8:57 am · 8:59 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 32 / 45 °F | 5 mph SSW | 0.4 ft | 9:40 am · 9:46 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 32 / 42 °F | 5 mph SSW | 0.5 ft | 10:19 am · 10:29 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 35 / 43 °F | 6 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | 10:56 am · 11:09 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 41 / 48 °F | 9 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | 11:30 am · 11:47 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 45 / 48 °F | 4 mph W | 2.2 ft | 12:03 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 47 / 52 °F | 11 mph ESE | 4.0 ft | 12:24 am · 12:35 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 51° / 57° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 52° / 55° 2.1 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 45° / 53° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Fog 44° / 51° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 38° / 53° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 35° / 48° 1.0 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 32° / 47° 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 rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.8 °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 7:19 am (local time).
The sun in Findochty
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:50 am
- Full dark 5:59 pm
- Civil dawn 6:36 am
- Civil dusk 5:13 pm
- Solar noon 11:55 am (19° high)
- Daylight 9 h 15 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:32 pm
- Full dark 5:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,355 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Findochty
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:37–3:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:10–4:10 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:17–1:17 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:02–6:02 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 Findochty
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Middle Jetty 0.1 mi
- East Pier 0.1 mi
- West Pier 0.2 mi
- Jetty 2.3 mi
- Jetty 5.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 7.9 mi
- Findochty Harbour 0.2 mi
- Portknockie Harbour 1.5 mi
- Sandend Harbour 5.7 mi
- Cullen Bay Angling 3.1 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 (0.3 mi from Findochty) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep430 ft
- 33 ft deep950 ft
- 66 ft deep0.85 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 12 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 950 ft and 66 ft at 0.85 mi from shore.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
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Buckie Cliff Terrace Lighthouse 2.4 mi southwest
- Light
- Light, on and off for equal times, every 2 s; white or green depending on where you see it from · Iso WG 2s
- Range
- 16 nautical miles (18 mi)
- Light height
- 66 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 33 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Buckie North Pier Lighthouse (2.5 mi southwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near FindochtyTides nearby
- Portknockie1.6 mi
- Buckie2.7 mi
- Cullen3.1 mi
- Portgordon4.7 mi
- Portsoy7.9 mi
- Garmouth8.0 mi
- Whitehills12 mi
- Banff14 mi
- Lossiemouth14 mi
- Macduff15 mi
Findochty at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,180 people. Coordinates: 57.697° N, 2.901° W.
- It is 14 mi east of Lossiemouth, the main place in Moray. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Lossiemouth.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Cullen Bay (2.4 mi), Sunnyside Beach (4.5 mi).
Questions about FindochtyQuestions
What time is high tide today in Findochty?
Today in Findochty there are high tides at 1:01 am (5.7 ft) and 1:19 pm (5.2 ft) and low tides at 7:17 am and 7:39 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Findochty?
At 4:32 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Findochty?
At 7:20 am. First light comes at 5:52 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 1:37–3:37 am, Minor 12:17–1:17 pm, Major 2:10–4:10 pm, Minor 5:02–6:02 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Findochty?
Overcast, from 49 °F to 57 °F, with a light breeze from the south (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Findochty?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 2.9 s from the west-southwest. The water is 52.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Findochty?
The best time to visit Findochty is from July to August: highs of 65 °F, about 13 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).