Remains of the end of Herne Bay Pier

Herne Bay

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Our predictions for this spot, blended from the GroveFerry and Queenborough 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 18:25, in 4 h 4 minNeap tides

Low01:350.2 m00:32–02:37
High05:500.6 m05:18–06:23
Low13:000.1 m11:06–14:53
High18:250.6 m17:47–19:03

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Science says

Other good times

Hardy estuary flatfish that follows the flood tide up creeks and channels.

Suggested baits

Peeler crab
Ragworm
Lugworm

Rigs

Flapper (two or three hook)
Running ledger

No other good times this week.

Draft profile, not yet reviewed. Based on FishBase: Platichthys flesus and Cefas, Catchwise: A Survey of Marine Recreational Fishing Activity in England and Wales (2026).

About flounderNo legal minimum size hereA flatfish, usually with its eyes on the right side.

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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.

TodaySun 18 OctNeaps
1. Low01:350.2 m00:32–02:37
2. High05:500.6 m05:18–06:23
3. Low13:000.1 m11:06–14:53
4. High

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:24
Sunset: 17:56
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: N 5–28 mph, gusts 38
Waves: Waves 1.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.3°C

Top pick this week
Tomorrow afternoon
15:00–17:00
68Good
- 3h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
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FlounderLight SE 11 mph
Where they're caught
- 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 floodFlounders ride the first half of the flood up the estuary to feed.
Light: DaylightFeed day and night.
Tide size: NeapsSteady mid-sized tides are easiest to fish.
Season: Good season in OctoberAll year in estuaries, a little quieter in high summer.
Wind: Light SE 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.0°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 10°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tuesday afternoon
16:30–17:00
60Fair
- 2h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
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FlounderLight ENE 6 mph
Where they're caught
- 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: 2h into the floodFlounders ride the first half of the flood up the estuary to feed.
Light: DaylightFeed day and night.
Tide size: NeapsSteady mid-sized tides are easiest to fish.
Season: Good season in OctoberAll year in estuaries, a little quieter in high summer.
Wind: Light ENE 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.9°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 10°C.
How we score

and General UK sea-angling guidance (to be verified)

18:25

0.6 m

17:47–19:03

No standout fishing times0.5 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:24
Sunset: 17:56
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: N 5–28 mph, gusts 38
Waves: Waves 1.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.3°C

TomorrowMon 19 OctNeaps

Low02:090.1 m01:07–03:11
High06:400.5 m06:10–07:10
Low13:550.1 m12:20–15:30
High19:300.4 m18:50–20:09

68Best 15:00–17:000.4 m range

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Tue 20 OctNeaps

Low03:000.1 m02:20–03:39
High07:500.4 m07:13–08:27
Low15:300.0 m14:42–16:17
High21:000.4 m20:12–21:47

60Best 16:30–17:000.4 m range

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Wed 21 OctNeaps

Low03:500.0 m03:02–04:37
High09:150.4 m08:33–09:56
Low16:300.1 m15:19–17:40
High22:400.5 m21:59–23:20

No standout fishing times0.4 m range

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Thu 22 OctNeaps

Low04:450.1 m03:49–05:40
High10:400.5 m09:59–11:20
Low18:100.1 m16:44–19:35
High23:330.6 m22:54–00:12

No standout fishing times0.5 m range

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Fri 23 OctMid tides

Low05:500.1 m04:44–06:56
High11:410.6 m11:04–12:18
Low19:320.1 m18:18–20:46

No standout fishing times0.5 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:32
Sunset: 17:46
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind: SSE 4–31 mph, gusts 49
Waves: Waves 1.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 14.4°C

Sat 24 OctMid tides

High00:170.8 m23:44–00:51
Low07:100.2 m05:28–08:51
High12:270.8 m11:53–13:01
Low20:430.2 m19:52–21:34

No standout fishing times0.6 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:26
Sunset: 17:54
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: SE 6–13 mph
Waves: Waves 0.8 m
After a blow: Settling after 1.4 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 15.0°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:27
Sunset: 17:52
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: E 4–15 mph
Waves: Waves 1.0 m
Sea temperature: Sea 14.9°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:29
Sunset: 17:50
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: SSW 5–26 mph, gusts 42
Waves: Waves 0.8 m
Sea temperature: Sea 14.8°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:31
Sunset: 17:48
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: W 6–20 mph, gusts 30
Waves: Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature: Sea 14.6°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:34
Sunset: 17:44
Moon: Full moon, 96%
Wind: SSW 12–26 mph, gusts 42
Waves: Waves 1.1 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.7°C

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