Tolcarne Beach

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Thornback ray at Tolcarne Beach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tomorrow morning
08:30–11:30
57Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayLight ESE 3 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DawnFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light ESE 3 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.0 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.7°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Saturday morning
05:00–07:00
55Fair
- Around high water
- Dark
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayFresh SW 13 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: Mid tidesModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Fresh SW 13 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Very rough (4.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.1°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Tuesday morning
10:00–12:00
54Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayLight SSE 8 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DaylightFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light SSE 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.6°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score

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