Tràigh Dhail Mhòr · Tidefinder

Tràigh Dhail Mhòr · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Saturday morning
07:00–09:30
76Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Whiting, BassLight SSW 8 mph
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 SSW 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.6°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.375°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Sunday morning
07:30–09:30
73Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Whiting, BassLight S 9 mph
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 S 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.6°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.375°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Saturday evening
20:00–22:00
68Good
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
WhitingLight SSW 6 mph
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: 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 SSW 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.6°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.375°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Friday morning
07:30–08:00
67Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
Whiting, BassLight W 12 mph
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: DawnMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger 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 W 12 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Very rough (2.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.7°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.375°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Thursday evening
18:30–19:00
64Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
WhitingFresh WSW 17 mph
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: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger 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 WSW 17 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Very rough (3.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.8°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.375°C.
How we score