Tràigh Siar · Tidefinder

Tràigh Siar · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tue 20 Oct
12:00–15:00
53Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
Light SSE 15 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: DaylightMany 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 SSE 15 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.8°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 12.8°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Saturday afternoon
12:00–15:00
50Fair
- 2h into the ebb
- Daylight
- Neaps
Light WSW 7 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the ebbFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DaylightMany 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 WSW 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.0 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.9°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 12.8°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Monday afternoon
12:00–15:00
49Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
Light SW 14 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DaylightMany 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 SW 14 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 12.7°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 12.8°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Sunday afternoon
12:00–15:00
46Poor
- 1h into the ebb
- Daylight
- Neaps
Fresh S 19 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the ebbFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DaylightMany 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 S 19 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.8°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 12.8°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Thursday afternoon
16:30–17:00
42Poor
- 1h into the flood
- Daylight
- Mid tides
Fresh WSW 18 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DaylightMany 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 18 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Very rough (4.0 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.0°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 12.8°C.
How we score