Sand Beach (Big Sand)

Coast, Big Sand, Highland. We calculate high and low water here from an ocean tide model — accurate to about 5 cm on open coasts, considerably less in tidal flats and river mouths. The responsible authority classified the water quality in the 2025 season as excellent.

• High tide at 05:44, Low tide at 11:13 (Local time at the spot)
• Sea: Atlantic Ocean
• Water temperature 12.9 °C — NOAA Geo-Polar Blended (5 km), measured 20/09/2026 13:00

Common questions about this spot

Is the water clean here?

The responsible authority classified the water quality in the 2025 season as excellent.

How warm is the water?

Water temperature 12.9 °C — NOAA Geo-Polar Blended (5 km), measured 20/09/2026 13:00.

When is high and low tide?

High tide at 05:44, Low tide at 11:13 (Local time at the spot).

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