The Warren

Capel-le-Ferne

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Deep water 0.8 km out

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Also caught

Mackerel Jun–Oct
Garfish May–Sep
Ballan wrasse Apr–Oct

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Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Dover and Rye Harbour 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 14:16, in 2 h 52 minMid tides

High02:026.1 m01:12–02:53
Low09:121.3 m08:11–10:14
High14:166.1 m13:26–15:06
Low21:351.4 m20:34–22:37

Science says

Other good times

Shoaling autumn and winter fish that bites freely after dark.

Suggested baits

Fish strip
Lugworm
Squid

No other good times this week.

Draft profile, not yet reviewed. Based on FishBase: Merlangius merlangus and Cefas, Catchwise: A Survey of Marine Recreational Fishing Activity in England and Wales (2026) and General UK sea-angling guidance (to be verified).

About whitingKeep from 27 cmThree dorsal fins and two anal fins, like cod, but slimmer and silvery.

Tide times for Capel-le-FerneThe week's highs and lows, 2 km away

Water quality

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No overflows discharging within 5 km · updated 15 min ago

Data: Southern 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.

Rick's Rigz1.2 km away
188 Dover Road
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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. High02:026.1 m01:12–02:53
2. Low09:121.3 m08:11–10:14
3. High14:166.1 m13:26–15:06
4. Low21:35

Tide times for Capel-le-FerneThe week's highs and lows, 2 km away

Top pick this week
Wednesday evening
17:00–18:30
82Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
WhitingLight NE 8 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DuskCome 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 NE 8 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 16.8°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tuesday evening
17:00–18:30
73Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
WhitingFresh ENE 15 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DuskCome 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 ENE 15 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.7°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score

1.4 m

20:34–22:37

No standout fishing times4.8 m range

Good fishing timeMore fish, better fishing. Tap for whyDark

Sunrise: 07:18
Sunset: 18:02
Moon: Waxing crescent, 22%
Wind: SW 7–16 mph, gusts 29
Waves: Waves 0.8 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.8°C

TomorrowFri 16 OctMid tides

High02:385.8 m01:46–03:30
Low09:451.5 m08:46–10:44
High14:555.8 m14:02–15:48
Low22:121.7 m21:15–23:09

No standout fishing times4.3 m range

Sat 17 OctNeaps

High03:215.5 m02:25–04:18
Low10:251.8 m09:30–11:20
High15:495.3 m14:44–16:53
Low22:571.9 m22:03–23:51

No standout fishing times3.7 m range

Sun 18 OctNeaps

High04:225.1 m03:13–05:31
Low11:172.0 m10:24–12:10
High17:084.9 m15:58–18:19
Low23:532.2 m23:01–00:45

No standout fishing times3.1 m range

Mon 19 OctNeaps

High05:524.8 m04:54–06:50
Low12:242.2 m11:29–13:20
High18:474.8 m17:56–19:39

No standout fishing times2.6 m range

Good fishing timeMore fish, better fishing. Tap for whyDark

Sunrise: 07:25
Sunset: 17:54
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: ENE 8–17 mph, gusts 25
Waves: Waves 1.2 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.8°C

Tue 20 OctNeaps

Low01:092.4 m00:17–02:02
High07:214.8 m06:29–08:12
Low13:502.2 m12:58–14:42
High20:104.9 m19:16–21:04

73Best 17:00–18:302.7 m range

Wed 21 OctNeaps

Low02:322.3 m01:44–03:21
High08:355.1 m07:40–09:31
Low15:092.0 m14:17–16:00
High21:145.2 m20:19–22:08

82Best 17:00–18:303.3 m range

Good fishing timeMore fish, better fishing. Tap for whyDark

Sunrise: 07:20
Sunset: 18:00
Moon: Waxing crescent, 30%
Wind: NNW 7–19 mph, gusts 38
Waves: Waves 0.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.7°C

Good fishing timeMore fish, better fishing. Tap for whyDark

Sunrise: 07:21
Sunset: 17:58
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: NNE 9–20 mph, gusts 31
Waves: Waves 0.9 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.6°C

Good fishing timeMore fish, better fishing. Tap for whyDark

Sunrise: 07:23
Sunset: 17:56
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: NE 7–17 mph, gusts 28
Waves: Waves 0.9 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.2°C

Good fishing timeMore fish, better fishing. Tap for whyDark

Sunrise: 07:26
Sunset: 17:52
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: ENE 12–15 mph, gusts 23
Waves: Waves 0.9 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.7°C

Good fishing timeMore fish, better fishing. Tap for whyDark

Sunrise: 07:28
Sunset: 17:50
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: E 6–11 mph, gusts 17
Waves: Waves 2.0 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.8°C

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

Rick's Rigz1.2 km away
188 Dover Road
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