Porthsychan Bay

Harbour Village

Bass at Porthsychan Bay · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Thursday evening
17:30–19:00
76Good
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Neaps
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BassLight SW 6 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DuskMost active around dawn and dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light SW 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 15.0°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Wednesday evening
17:30–19:00
69Good
- 1h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight WNW 11 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the ebbBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DuskMost active around dawn and dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light WNW 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.4 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 15.1°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Friday evening
18:00–19:00
68Good
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassFresh NW 16 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DuskMost active around dawn and dusk.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Fresh NW 16 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (2.2 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 14.4°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score

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