Porthmeor Beach

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Whiting at Porthmeor Beach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tomorrow morning
07:30–09:00
75Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight SE 4 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Porthminster Beach<1 km
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: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light SE 4 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.8°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
This evening
18:30–21:30
72Good
- 2h into the flood
- Dusk
- 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.
  - Porthminster Beach<1 km
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DuskCome 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 (0.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.9°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Tomorrow evening
20:30–23:00
67Good
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight SSE 7 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Porthminster Beach<1 km
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 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.

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