Cod at Maer Low Cliff beach · Tidefinder

Cod at Maer Low Cliff beach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Saturday evening
17:30–20:30
56Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
CodLight ENE 7 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light ENE 7 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 16.5°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tonight
03:30–06:00
52Fair
- 2h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Mid tides
CodFresh SSW 19 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DarkBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Moon: Dark, little moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Fresh SSW 19 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (2.5 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 16.8°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Friday night
23:00–02:00
51Fair
- 3h into the ebb
- Part moon
- Mid tides
CodLight NNE 9 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DarkBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light NNE 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.8 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 16.6°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Sunday morning
06:00–09:00
51Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
CodLight E 6 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DawnBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light E 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.8 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 16.4°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Friday evening
17:30–19:30
50Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
CodFresh NNW 19 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: Mid tidesBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Fresh NNW 19 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (2.0 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 16.7°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score