Whiting at Gainmheach Mhòr · Tidefinder

Whiting at Gainmheach Mhòr · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tuesday afternoon
12:00–14:00
54Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
WhitingFresh SSE 14 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DaylightCome 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: Fresh SSE 14 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.6°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Sunday afternoon
12:00–15:00
51Fair
- Around high water
- Daylight
- Neaps
WhitingLight S 11 mph
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DaylightCome 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 S 11 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 12.7°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Saturday afternoon
12:00–15:00
49Poor
- 1h into the ebb
- Daylight
- Neaps
WhitingLight SSW 9 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the ebbShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DaylightCome 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 SSW 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.8°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Monday afternoon
13:00–15:00
47Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
WhitingFresh SW 19 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DaylightCome 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: Fresh SW 19 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.7°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Friday afternoon
12:00–14:00
45Poor
- 2h into the ebb
- Daylight
- Mid tides
WhitingFresh WNW 15 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the ebbShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DaylightCome close in as the light goes.
Tide size: Mid tidesBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Fresh WNW 15 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (0.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.8°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score