Whiting at Patersons · Tidefinder

Whiting at Patersons · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Sunday night
22:00–01:00
75Good
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
WhitingLight SSW 11 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: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light SSW 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 11.7°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Saturday night
21:30–00:30
74Good
- 4h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
WhitingLight NW 9 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 4h 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: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light NW 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 11.8°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Saturday morning
08:00–09:00
69Good
- 2h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
WhitingLight W 11 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h 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 W 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 11.7°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Friday morning
08:00–09:00
67Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
WhitingLight WNW 12 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: 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 12 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Very rough (3.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 11.9°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Monday night
01:30–03:30
65Good
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
WhitingLight SSE 6 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: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light SSE 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 11.7°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score