Whiting at Long Ayre · Tidefinder

Whiting at Long Ayre · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Saturday afternoon
12:00–15:00
62Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
WhitingLight W 12 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DaylightCome close in as the light goes.
Tide size: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light W 12 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 12.7°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Sunday afternoon
12:30–15:30
61Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
WhitingLight SSW 7 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DaylightCome close in as the light goes.
Tide size: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light SSW 7 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 12.7°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Friday afternoon
12:00–13:00
55Fair
- 5h into the flood
- Daylight
- Mid tides
WhitingFresh WNW 14 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DaylightCome close in as the light goes.
Tide size: Mid tidesBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Fresh WNW 14 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.7°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Monday afternoon
14:00–17:00
55Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
WhitingFresh WSW 17 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DaylightCome close in as the light goes.
Tide size: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Fresh WSW 17 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.6°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Thursday afternoon
12:00–12:30
50Fair
- 5h into the flood
- Daylight
- Mid tides
WhitingFresh SSW 16 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DaylightCome close in as the light goes.
Tide size: Mid tidesBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Fresh SSW 16 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (1.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.7°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score