Barrage South Pier

Penarth

Whiting at Barrage South Pier · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tomorrow morning
08:00–11:00
58Fair
- 1h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingFresh ENE 15 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Water Skiing Pontoon1.1 km
  - Penarth Pier1.2 km
Why this time?
Tide: 1h 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 ENE 15 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.6°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Saturday morning
05:00–08:00
58Fair
- 1h into the ebb
- Dawn
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight SSW 11 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Water Skiing Pontoon1.1 km
  - Penarth Pier1.2 km
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the ebbShoals 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 SSW 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.6°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Tuesday morning
10:00–12:00
56Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight N 3 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Water Skiing Pontoon1.1 km
  - Penarth Pier1.2 km
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DaylightCome 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 N 3 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.5°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Thursday morning
06:00–09:00
55Fair
- 3h into the ebb
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight WNW 4 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Water Skiing Pontoon1.1 km
  - Penarth Pier1.2 km
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbShoals 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 WNW 4 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 15.0°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Tuesday morning
07:30–09:00
50Fair
- Around low water
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight NE 9 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Water Skiing Pontoon1.1 km
  - Penarth Pier1.2 km
Why this time?
Tide: Around low waterShoals 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 NE 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.5°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score

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