Corton Beach

Corton

Corton Beach · Tidefinder

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Deep water close in

Beach listed on OpenStreetMap. Species and access haven't been checked yet.

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Fish here

Also caught

Mackerel Jun–Oct
Garfish May–Sep
Dab Jun–Oct
European eel Jul–Oct

Location is approximate. Check access and safety locally before you go.

Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth tide gauges either side. Heights are above the year's lowest tide. This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta). Not for navigation.

Today's tides

RisingHigh water 12:40, in 34 minMid tides

High00:202.3 m23:36–01:03
Low06:220.7 m05:39–07:05
High12:402.3 m11:56–13:24
Low18:480.8 m18:05–19:31

Science says

Other good times

Tides and conditions that suit the fish here, weighted towards what's in season.

In season here

Suggested baits here now

Ragworm for bass, dover sole, flounder
Lugworm for whiting, dover sole, flounder
Squid for bass, whiting

Tide times for LowestoftThe week's highs and lows, 3 km away

Water quality

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No overflows discharging within 5 km · updated 12 min ago

Data: Anglian Water (CC BY 4.0). Never part of our scores.

Nearby

Tackle & bait nearby

Distances are in a straight line, so check the route, especially across an estuary. Check opening times before you rely on them for bait.

Lee's Oulton Broad Fishing Tackle4.7 km away
The Boulevard, Lowestoft, NR33 9JU
Tue–Wed, Sat 09:00–17:00 · Thu–Fri 09:00–17:30
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Gorleston Tackle Centre7.7 km away
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Clubs that fish here

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Next 7 days

Times are the middle of each turn. The small times underneath are slack water, when the level stays close to high or low.

TodayThu 15 OctMid tides
1. High00:202.3 m23:36–01:03
2. Low06:220.7 m05:39–07:05
3. High12:402.3 m11:56–13:24
4. Low18:48

Top pick this week
Tomorrow morning
07:00–09:00
67Good
- 1h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
BassLight WSW 10 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DawnMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light WSW 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.6°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow morning
10:00–12:00
61Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Daylight
- Mid tides
Fresh NW 20 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DaylightMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Fresh NW 20 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.6°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Wednesday morning
07:00–08:30
61Fair
- 2h into the ebb
- Dawn
- Neaps
Light ESE 4 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the ebbFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DawnMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light ESE 4 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.9°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Saturday morning
10:00–12:00
59Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
Fresh N 15 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DaylightMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Fresh N 15 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.3°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Tuesday morning
07:00–07:30
55Fair
- 3h into the ebb
- Dawn
- Neaps
Light E 5 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DawnMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light E 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.8°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score