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Remains of the end of Herne Bay Pier · Tidefinder

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Remains of the end of Herne Bay Pier

Herne Bay

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Overview Forecast

Pier
Deep water 3.1 km out

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

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Fish here

WhitingPeak nowNot yet confirmed
FlounderIn seasonNot yet confirmed
BassPeak nowNot yet confirmed
Thornback rayIn seasonNot yet confirmed
Thin-lipped mulletIn season

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Also caught

Mackerel Jun–Oct
Dab Sep–Mar
Garfish May–Sep

Near here, not at this mark: cod, dover sole

CodExpected nearby
Not expected here. Expected at Neptune's Arm, 1.0 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Neptune's Arm1.0 km
- Herne Bay Pier1.1 km
- Herne Bay Beach1.2 km
Dover soleExpected nearby
Not expected here. Expected at Herne Bay Beach, 1.2 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Herne Bay Beach1.2 km

Water quality

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Sewage overflow stopped in the last 48 hours

Into North Sea, 1.8 km east · ran 43 min, Sun 18 Oct, 19:15–Sun 18 Oct, 19:58, stopped 43 h ago · Southern Water

+3 more within 5 km

Updated 4 min ago. Data: Southern Water (CC BY 4.0). Never part of our scores.

Tide times for Herne BayThe week's highs and lows, 2 km away

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Today

Worth going this evening

17:30–20:30

80Excellent

3h into the flood
Dusk
Neaps

Whiting, Bass, Thornback ray, Flounder

Why this time, and the rest of the week

Weather at 18:00

Light drizzle, 14° (feels 12°)at 18:00

Rain 27% · Wind SE 11 mph · Waves 0.7 m · 1004 hPa, falling

ComfortFine14°, dry, a 27% chance of a shower.
FishableCalm and clearSE 11 mph, 0.7 m waves: easy fishing.
LightDuskFading light: fish feed closer in as the sun goes.

Today's tides

FallingLow water 15:35, in 1 h 6 minNeap tides

Low03:000.1 m02:02–03:58
High07:450.4 m07:04–08:26
Low15:350.0 m14:33–16:36
High20:500.4 m20:13–21:26

Best times to fish this week

Top pick this week
Saturday night
22:00–01:00
83Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dark
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback ray, FlounderLight SSW 9 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Herne Bay Pier1.1 km
  - Herne Bay Beach
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DarkMany 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 SSW 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.8°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.92°C.
2nd best this week
Sunday evening
20:30–23:00
82Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dark
- Springs
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
3rd best this week
Thursday morning
07:00–09:30
81Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
4th best this week
This evening
17:30–20:30
80Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
5th best this week
Thursday evening
20:00–23:00
80Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Every good time this week, by fish

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:27
Sunset: 17:52
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Sky: Light drizzle, 13–14°, rain 67%
Wind: ESE 7–23 mph, gusts 31
Waves: Waves 1.0 m
Sea temperature: Sea 14.9°C

1.2 km

Thornback ray, FlounderLight SW 10 mph

Where they're caught

Thornback rayExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
FlounderExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Herne Bay Pier1.1 km
- Herne Bay Beach1.2 km

Why this time?

Tide: 4h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DarkMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: SpringsBigger 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 SW 10 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 14.0°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.92°C.

Whiting, Bass, Thin-lipped mullet, FlounderLight SW 8 mph

Where they're caught

WhitingExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
BassExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Herne Bay Pier1.1 km
FlounderExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Herne Bay Pier1.1 km
- Herne Bay Beach1.2 km

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: 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 SW 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.2°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.92°C.

Whiting, Bass, Thornback ray, FlounderLight SE 11 mph

Where they're caught

WhitingExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
BassExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Thornback rayExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
FlounderExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Herne Bay Pier1.1 km
- Herne Bay Beach1.2 km

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: DuskMany 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 SE 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.9°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.92°C.

Thornback ray, FlounderLight SSE 11 mph

Where they're caught

Thornback rayExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
FlounderExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Herne Bay Pier1.1 km
- Herne Bay Beach1.2 km

Why this time?

Tide: 4h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DarkMany 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 SSE 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.3°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.92°C.