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Dover sole at Orford Beach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tuesday evening
17:00–18:30
71Good
- 2h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleLight E 13 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DuskAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Tide size: NeapsNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light E 13 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.7 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 15.4°CComfortable between 10 and 20°C, best around 15°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tonight
23:00–02:00
67Good
- 2h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleLight NW 11 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DarkAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light NW 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
3rd best this week
Monday evening
17:00–18:30
66Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleLight ENE 10 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DuskAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Tide size: NeapsNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light ENE 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.8 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 15.5°CComfortable between 10 and 20°C, best around 15°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Wednesday evening
17:30–18:30
63Fair
- 2h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleFresh SW 17 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DuskAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Tide size: NeapsNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Fresh SW 17 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (0.8 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 15.1°CComfortable between 10 and 20°C, best around 15°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Thursday morning
07:00–08:00
62Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleLight W 11 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DawnAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Tide size: NeapsNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light W 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 14.7°CComfortable between 10 and 20°C, best around 15°C.
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