Kinloss tides today
- Tide now 7.7 ft ↑ rising · high 1:21 am (14.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:10–2:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 52 °F smooth · 2.8 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 52 °F from the SW, gusts 15 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:18 am–4:37 pm 9 h 20 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 4:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:46 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:20–2:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Kinloss there are high tides at 12:34 am (14.5 ft) and 1:01 pm (14.0 ft) and low tides at 6:39 am and 6:54 pm. Tide coefficient 98. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:21 am. The sun rises at 7:18 am and sets at 4:37 pm: 9 h 20 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:37 am to 2:37 am and from 1:08 pm to 3:08 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southwest (9 mph). Partly cloudy, 52 °F.
Fishing in Kinloss today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 1:01 pm, coefficient 96
- Major period 1:08–3:08 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.66 inHg in 24 h), moderate offshore wind (13 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 98 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 pm to 2:00 pm, combines the 1:01 pm high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 12:40 am to 1:30 am, with the 12:34 am high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 4:20 pm to 5:20 pm, with moonrise, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, haddock, 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 Kinloss
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- Feels like 48 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 52 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 1:01 pm, coefficient 96: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 52 °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 offshore wind (16 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 6:39 am
Low tide at 6:39 am and 6:54 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:34 am and 1:01 pm. Coefficient 98 (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 Kinloss
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- Culbin Sands 4.5 mi · W
- 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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Webcams near Kinloss
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Tides in Kinloss
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:34 am 14.5 ft · coef. 98
- ▼ Low tide 6:39 am 2.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:01 pm 14.0 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 6:54 pm 2.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 30 min to high tide at 1:21 am.
Tide coefficient 98 for the 12:34 am high tide and 96 for the 1:01 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 12.0 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 August 15 (15.2 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (0.4 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 98, 12.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 30, 4.6 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 | 7:18 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 12:34 am · 14.5 ft | Low tide 6:39 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 1:01 pm · 14.0 ft | Low tide 6:54 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 98 | 92% | Major periods 12:37 am · 1:08 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:20 am · 4:35 pm | High tide 1:21 am · 14.2 ft | Low tide 7:15 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 1:45 pm · 13.8 ft | Low tide 7:39 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 1:40 am · 2:13 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:22 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 2:13 am · 13.7 ft | Low tide 7:55 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 2:35 pm · 13.3 ft | Low tide 8:35 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 84 | 76% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:17 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:25 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 3:10 am · 13.0 ft | Low tide 8:46 am · 4.9 ft | High tide 3:30 pm · 12.8 ft | Low tide 9:46 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 72 | 65% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:27 am · 4:28 pm | High tide 4:10 am · 12.2 ft | Low tide 9:57 am · 5.8 ft | High tide 4:30 pm · 12.3 ft | Low tide 11:08 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:14 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:29 am · 4:26 pm | High tide 5:16 am · 11.6 ft | Low tide 11:27 am · 6.3 ft | High tide 5:35 pm · 12.1 ft | — | Coef. 51 | 43% | Major periods 5:40 am · 6:06 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:31 am · 4:23 pm | Low tide 12:35 am · 4.1 ft | High tide 6:28 am · 11.3 ft | Low tide 1:10 pm · 6.2 ft | High tide 6:44 pm · 12.1 ft | Coef. 53 | 32% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:53 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
Kinloss has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Moray Firth (TICON-4), 16 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: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Kinloss
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 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 Wednesday 28: 1.9 ft with a period of 3 s, from the southwest (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 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 9:52 pm (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).
Diving in Kinloss today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:01 pm): little current from 12:30 pm to 1:20 pm
- 0.2 ft swell at 3 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.4 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:34 am (12:00–1:00 am), low tide 6:39 am (5:50–7:10 am), high tide 1:01 pm (12:30–1:20 pm) and low tide 6:54 pm (6:10–7:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Wind over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 52.3 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:18 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 4:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 1:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 2:50 pm to 4:40 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current, though with tidal 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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- Guiding Light 5.9 mi
- Friendly Isle 9.8 mi
- Wreck 4.4 mi
- Wreck 4.5 mi
- Wreck 4.5 mi
- Wreck 4.5 mi
- Wreck 4.6 mi
- Wreck 4.8 mi
- Wreck 5.0 mi
- Wreck 5.0 mi
- Wreck 5.1 mi
- Findhorn Bay Local Nature Reserve 1.7 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 Kinloss
Now in Kinloss
- Low / high
- 47 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 59%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 45 °F
- Visibility
- 22 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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: +0.27 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 47° | 49° | 51° | 51° | 53° | 54° | 53° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 SSW | 15 SSW | 16 SW | 15 SW | 15 WSW | 10 SW | 12 SW | 9 SSW |
| Gusts | 28 | 27 | 33 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 19 | 15 |
| Waves | 1.9 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 52° 9 SSW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 7 SSW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 6 S 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 6 S 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 5 S 0.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 5 SSE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 3 SSW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 51° 3 SSE 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 47 / 54 °F | 20 mph SW | 1.9 ft | 12:34 am · 1:01 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 48 / 59 °F | 7 mph S | 1.4 ft | 1:21 am · 1:45 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 56 °F | 5 mph S | 0.7 ft | 2:13 am · 2:35 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 53 / 56 °F | 8 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | 3:10 am · 3:30 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 51 °F | 7 mph W | 0.7 ft | 4:10 am · 4:30 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 51 °F | 5 mph SW | 0.3 ft | 5:16 am · 5:35 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 37 / 48 °F | 7 mph S | 0.2 ft | 6:28 am · 6:44 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 34 / 47 °F | 7 mph SSW | 0.3 ft | 7:45 am · 7:55 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 33 / 47 °F | 6 mph S | 0.2 ft | 8:52 am · 8:58 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 32 / 44 °F | 7 mph S | 0.1 ft | 9:43 am · 9:51 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 34 / 42 °F | 7 mph SSW | 0.5 ft | 10:27 am · 10:38 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 33 / 43 °F | 5 mph S | 0.6 ft | 11:06 am · 11:21 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 45 °F | 5 mph SSE | 1.0 ft | 11:44 am | |
| Tue 10 | 43 / 47 °F | 3 mph SW | 2.0 ft | 12:02 am · 12:19 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 48° / 59° 1.4 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 46° / 56° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 53° / 56° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 44° / 51° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 42° / 51° 0.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 37° / 48° 0.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 34° / 47° 0.3 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 9:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Kinloss
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:51 am
- Full dark 6:04 pm
- Civil dawn 6:37 am
- Civil dusk 5:18 pm
- Solar noon 11:58 am (19° high)
- Daylight 9 h 20 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:38 pm
- Full dark 6:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,619 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kinloss
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:37–2:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:08–3:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:54–11:54 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:16–5:16 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 Kinloss
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- South Pier 2.3 mi
- North Pier 2.3 mi
- Jetty 5.3 mi
- Jetty 5.4 mi
- Sturdee 2.5 mi
- Glory Hole 2.8 mi
- Strauny Slipway 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Boat ramp 5.4 mi
- Findhorn Marina 2.6 mi
- Marina 7.2 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.5 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.8 mi from Kinloss) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.5 mi
- 33 ft deep2.5 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.5 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.5 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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.
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 KinlossTides nearby
- Findhorn2.1 mi
- Forres2.6 mi
- Burghead5.5 mi
- Hopeman7.1 mi
- Nairn12 mi
- Lossiemouth12 mi
- Balintore15 mi
- Nigg17 mi
- Garmouth17 mi
- Cromarty17 mi
Kinloss at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,250 people. Coordinates: 57.635° N, 3.570° W.
- It is 12 mi southwest of Lossiemouth, the main place in Moray. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Lossiemouth.
- The nearest tide station, Moray Firth, is 16 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about KinlossQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kinloss?
Today in Kinloss there are high tides at 12:34 am (14.5 ft) and 1:01 pm (14.0 ft) and low tides at 6:39 am and 6:54 pm. Tide coefficient 98.
What time is sunset today in Kinloss?
At 4:37 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kinloss?
At 7:20 am. First light comes at 5:53 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 12:37–2:37 am, Minor 10:54–11:54 am, Major 1:08–3:08 pm, Minor 4:16–5:16 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kinloss?
Light rain, from 47 °F to 54 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southwest (9 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kinloss?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 2.8 s from the southwest. The water is 52.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kinloss?
The best time to visit Kinloss is from July to August: highs of 66 °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: Moray Firth station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).