Thornback ray at Tràigh Bàn · Tidefinder

Thornback ray at Tràigh Bàn · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Saturday evening
20:30–23:30
74Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Thornback rayLight SE 3 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light SE 3 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 13.5°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Sunday night
21:00–00:00
72Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Thornback rayLight S 14 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light S 14 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.5°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Monday night
23:00–02:00
66Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Thornback rayLight WSW 12 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light WSW 12 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.4°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Friday night
21:00–22:00
64Fair
- Around high water
- Dark
- Mid tides
Thornback rayFresh NNW 22 mph
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: Mid tidesModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Fresh NNW 22 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (2.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.6°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Saturday morning
07:00–07:30
62Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Thornback rayLight NNE 10 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light NNE 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.5°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score