Whiting at Tràigh Bhàigh · Tidefinder

Whiting at Tràigh Bhàigh · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Saturday morning
06:00–09:00
83Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
WhitingLight NNE 3 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DawnCome 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 NNE 3 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.4°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Friday morning
06:00–07:30
73Good
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
WhitingFresh W 16 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
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 W 16 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (1.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.4°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Sunday morning
08:00–09:30
73Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
WhitingFresh S 15 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DawnCome 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 S 15 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 13.5°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Friday morning
08:00–08:30
72Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
WhitingLight WNW 15 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DawnCome 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: Light WNW 15 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 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score