Whiting at Tràigh an t-Sean Bhaile · Tidefinder

Whiting at Tràigh an t-Sean Bhaile · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Sunday afternoon
12:00–15:00
52Fair
- Around high water
- Daylight
- Neaps
WhitingLight S 5 mph
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterShoals 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 S 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.6 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
2nd best this week
Saturday afternoon
12:00–15:00
49Poor
- 1h into the ebb
- Daylight
- Neaps
WhitingLight SSW 7 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the ebbShoals 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: Moderate (0.8 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
3rd best this week
Monday afternoon
12:00–15:00
48Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
WhitingFresh SW 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: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Fresh SW 16 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Flat calm (0.3 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
4th best this week
Friday afternoon
12:00–14:00
45Poor
- 2h into the ebb
- Daylight
- Mid tides
WhitingFresh WNW 15 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the ebbShoals 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 15 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.0 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
5th best this week
Tuesday afternoon
12:00–13:00
45Poor
- 3h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
WhitingStrong SSE 18 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: Strong SSE 18 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 12.5°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score