Hawkcraig Pier

Aberdour

Cod at Hawkcraig Pier · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tonight
03:30–05:30
56Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight SW 7 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DarkBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light SW 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.1 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 12.8°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow evening
20:30–23:30
53Fair
- 3h into the ebb
- Part moon
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight WNW 7 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DarkBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light WNW 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.0 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
3rd best this week
Monday evening
17:30–20:00
52Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight E 6 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light E 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.3 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 11.7°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tomorrow night
03:00–06:00
51Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight W 4 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DarkBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light W 4 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.1 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
5th best this week
Tomorrow morning
08:00–11:00
50Fair
- 2h into the ebb
- Dawn
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight SW 6 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DawnBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: Mid tidesBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light SW 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.0 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 12.7°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
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