Porth Ysgaden

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Smoothhound at Porth Ysgaden · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Thursday evening
17:30–20:30
47Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
SmoothhoundLight S 9 mph
Where they're caught
- SmoothhoundExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Breakway8.4 km
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DuskFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides tend to bring them close in.
Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.
Wind: Light S 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.6°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Wednesday evening
17:00–20:00
45Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
SmoothhoundLight WNW 11 mph
Where they're caught
- SmoothhoundExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Breakway8.4 km
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DuskFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides tend to bring them close in.
Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.
Wind: Light WNW 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 14.6°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Tuesday afternoon
16:00–19:00
44Poor
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
SmoothhoundLight SSE 12 mph
Where they're caught
- SmoothhoundExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Breakway8.4 km
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DuskFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides tend to bring them close in.
Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.
Wind: Light SSE 12 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.8°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Thursday morning
06:00–09:00
44Poor
- Around high water
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
SmoothhoundLight S 3 mph
Where they're caught
- SmoothhoundExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Breakway8.4 km
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DawnFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides tend to bring them close in.
Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.
Wind: Light S 3 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.5°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Saturday morning
06:30–09:30
43Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
SmoothhoundFresh SSW 15 mph
Where they're caught
- SmoothhoundExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Breakway8.4 km
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DawnFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger tides tend to bring them close in.
Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.
Wind: Fresh SSW 15 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.1°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score

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