Sands of Evie today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Tide now 4.3 ft ↑ rising · high 10:21 pm (4.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–4:10 pm good day · 8/10
- Waves · water 3.8 ft · 53 °F slight · 7.7 s from the west
- Wind · air 15 mph · 53 °F from the WSW, gusts 26 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:21 am–4:30 pm 9 h 9 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 4:25 pm waning gibbous · rises at 4:25 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:30–11:40 am good day · 7/10
Today in Sands of Evie there are high tides at 9:57 am (4.2 ft) and 10:21 pm (4.3 ft) and low tides at 3:29 am and 3:48 pm. Tide coefficient 99. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:21 pm. The sun rises at 7:21 am and sets at 4:30 pm: 9 h 9 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 4:25 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:35 am to 2:35 am and from 1:06 pm to 3:06 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.8 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (15 mph). Partly cloudy, 53 °F.
Beach day in Sands of Evie
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 3:48 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (86% cloud cover)
- Feels like 44 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.06 in)
- Fresh onshore wind (23 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 4.3 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.3 ft
4.3 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate 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 23 mph
Fresh onshore wind (23 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 3:29 am
Low tide at 3:29 am and 3:48 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:57 am and 10:21 pm. Coefficient 99 (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
About Sands of EvieThe beach
In Evie, 1.3 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Evie →
- Restrooms
- Parking
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Beaches near Sands of Evie
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- Saviskaill beach (Nousty Sand) 4.7 mi · N
- Parking
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Fishing in Sands of Evie today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 3:48 pm
- Minor period 3:55–4:55 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:30 pm, golden hour from 3:28 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.72 inHg in 24 h), fresh cross-shore wind (18 mph) and some swell (4.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 99 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 4:50 pm, combines the 3:48 pm low tide, moonrise, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure and fresh wind.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, thornback ray, haddock and whiting. October is one of the months when these are seen most: ballan wrasse. What you can catch
Tides in Sands of Evie
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:29 am -4.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:57 am 4.2 ft · coef. 99
- ▼ Low tide 3:48 pm -4.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:21 pm 4.3 ft · coef. 96
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 22 min to high tide at 10:21 pm.
Tide coefficient 99 for the 9:57 am high tide and 96 for the 10:21 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 9.2 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 14 (5.4 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (-5.7 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 101, 9.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 27, 3.4 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 | 7:21 am · 4:30 pm | Low tide 3:29 am · -4.9 ft | High tide 9:57 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 3:48 pm · -4.8 ft | High tide 10:21 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 99 | 92% | Major periods 12:35 am · 1:06 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:23 am · 4:28 pm | Low tide 4:10 am · -4.4 ft | High tide 10:40 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 4:33 pm · -4.6 ft | High tide 11:13 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 92 | 85% | Major periods 1:38 am · 2:11 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:26 am · 4:25 pm | Low tide 4:54 am · -3.7 ft | High tide 11:30 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 5:23 pm · -4.1 ft | — | Coef. 80 | 76% | Major periods 2:43 am · 3:15 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:28 am · 4:23 pm | High tide 12:15 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 5:43 am · -2.9 ft | High tide 12:30 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 6:24 pm · -3.5 ft | Coef. 73 | 65% | Major periods 3:46 am · 4:16 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:31 am · 4:20 pm | High tide 1:26 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 6:42 am · -2.2 ft | High tide 1:40 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 7:45 pm · -2.9 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:12 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:33 am · 4:18 pm | High tide 2:46 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 8:03 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 2:58 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 9:28 pm · -2.9 ft | Coef. 50 | 43% | Major periods 5:38 am · 6:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:36 am · 4:15 pm | High tide 4:06 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 9:45 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 4:12 pm · 3.0 ft | Low tide 10:53 pm · -3.3 ft | Coef. 53 | 32% | Major periods 6:28 am · 6:51 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
Sands of Evie has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 0.9 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 Sands of Evie
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 5.1 ft with a period of 8 s, from the west-southwest (moderate).
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 (+1.2 °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 9:59 pm (local time).
Diving in Sands of Evie today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (3:48 pm): little current from 3:30 pm to 4:03 pm
- 3.5 ft swell at 8 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Fresh cross-shore wind (18 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 3:29 am (3:10–3:50 am), high tide 9:57 am (9:30–10:20 am), low tide 3:48 pm (3:30–4:03 pm) and high tide 10:21 pm (9:50–10:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 5.0 ft at 8 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.4 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:13 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 4:25 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide and weak current, though with some swell and fresh wind. Also worth a look from 9:10 am to 10:40 am, with slack water at high tide and the sun high, though with some swell, moderate wind and 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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- Freesia 3.8 mi
- HMS Loch Garry 8.2 mi
- HMS Endeavour 8.5 mi
- Scandinavic 9.1 mi
- HMD Lustring 11 mi
- HMS Hampshire 11 mi
- Tosto 11 mi
- HMS Albacore (Bow section) 12 mi
- Kraken Diving 7.8 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 Sands of Evie
Now in Sands of Evie
- Low / high
- 48 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.09 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 48%
- Humidity
- 89%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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: +0.33 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 | Light showers | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 49° | 48° | 49° | 50° | 51° | 52° | 53° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 19 SW | 13 SSW | 11 SW | 17 SW | 19 WSW | 21 WSW | 16 WSW | 17 WSW |
| Gusts | 35 | 25 | 17 | 21 | 33 | 41 | 26 | 30 |
| Waves | 5.1 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 53° 17 WSW 3.9 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 17 WSW 3.5 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 11 SW 3.2 ft
- 6:00 am 54° 8 SW 2.9 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 6 S 2.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 7 S 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 6 S 2.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 5 SSE 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 54 °F | 23 mph WSW | 5.1 ft | 9:57 am · 10:21 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 52 / 57 °F | 17 mph SSW | 3.5 ft | 10:40 am · 11:13 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 55 °F | 14 mph S | 2.2 ft | 11:30 am | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 54 °F | 10 mph NW | 2.2 ft | 12:15 am · 12:30 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 51 °F | 13 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | 1:26 am · 1:40 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 52 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.2 ft | 2:46 am · 2:58 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 51 °F | 6 mph W | 1.6 ft | 4:06 am · 4:12 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 50 °F | 12 mph SW | 2.2 ft | 5:15 am · 5:17 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 49 °F | 7 mph SSW | 1.9 ft | 6:11 am · 6:11 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 49 °F | 7 mph S | 1.3 ft | 6:56 am · 6:58 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 38 / 44 °F | 5 mph S | — | 7:35 am · 7:41 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 47 °F | 4 mph SSW | — | 8:10 am · 8:21 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 43 / 48 °F | 9 mph S | — | 8:44 am · 8:59 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 51 °F | 7 mph E | — | 9:17 am · 9:36 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 52° / 57° 3.5 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 53° / 55° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 51° / 54° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 48° / 51° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 49° / 52° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 51° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 46° / 50° 2.2 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 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 (+3.0 °F; normal high: 51 °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 9:59 pm (local time).
The sun in Sands of Evie
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:50 am
- Full dark 6:01 pm
- Civil dawn 6:38 am
- Civil dusk 5:13 pm
- Solar noon 11:56 am (18° high)
- Daylight 9 h 9 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:28 pm
- Full dark 6:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,651 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sands of Evie
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:35–2:35 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:06–3:06 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:10 am–12:10 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 3:55–4:55 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 Sands of Evie
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 5.7 mi
- Boat ramp 7.1 mi
- Boat ramp 8.0 mi
- Boat ramp 8.2 mi
- Boat ramp 8.2 mi
- Boat ramp 9.0 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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Tides near Sands of EvieTides nearby
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Questions about Sands of EvieQuestions
Where is Sands of Evie?
In Evie, 1.3 mi from the center, Orkney (United Kingdom). The shore faces northwest.
What amenities does Sands of Evie have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Sands of Evie?
Today in Sands of Evie there are high tides at 9:57 am (4.2 ft) and 10:21 pm (4.3 ft) and low tides at 3:29 am and 3:48 pm. Tide coefficient 99.
What time is sunset today in Sands of Evie?
At 4:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sands of Evie?
At 7:23 am. First light comes at 5:52 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 12:35–2:35 am, Minor 11:10 am–12:10 pm, Major 1:06–3:06 pm, Minor 3:55–4:55 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Sands of Evie?
Light showers, from 48 °F to 54 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (15 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sands of Evie?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.8 ft waves with a period of 7.7 s from the west. The water is 53.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sands of Evie?
The best time to visit Sands of Evie is from June to August: highs of 56 °F to 60 °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: 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).