Gilbert's Porth

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Gilbert's Porth · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tomorrow morning
07:30–09:00
77Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Bass, WhitingLight NNE 5 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DawnMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light NNE 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.4°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.38°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
This evening
20:00–22:30
69Good
- 4h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback ray, WhitingLight NNE 14 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Porth Hellick1.1 km
  - Porth Minick
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DarkMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light NNE 14 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
3rd best this week
This evening
18:30–19:30
68Good
- 2h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingFresh NE 15 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Fresh NE 15 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.5°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.38°C.
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