Whiting at Broadford Pier · Tidefinder

Whiting at Broadford Pier · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Friday evening
18:00–20:30
92Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
WhitingLight NNW 9 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DuskCome 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: Light NNW 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.2°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Friday morning
05:30–08:30
87Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
WhitingLight S 2 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
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: Light S 2 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.2°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Thursday evening
17:30–19:00
86Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
WhitingFresh WSW 13 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DuskCome 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 WSW 13 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.3°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Saturday morning
07:30–09:00
85Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
WhitingLight SSE 2 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DawnCome 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 SSE 2 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.1°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Thursday morning
07:00–07:30
84Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Mid tides
WhitingLight SSW 9 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Dark, little moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
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: Light SSW 9 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 13.3°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score