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Cod at Old Aust Ferry Terminal · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tomorrow morning
06:30–09:30
52Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight ENE 4 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Fossil Beach4.0 km
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DawnBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light ENE 4 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.0 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 14.8°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tonight
01:00–04:00
51Fair
- 3h into the ebb
- Part moon
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight NNW 9 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Fossil Beach4.0 km
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DarkBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light NNW 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.1 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
3rd best this week
Tuesday evening
17:30–19:30
49Poor
- 3h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight NE 5 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Fossil Beach4.0 km
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light NE 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.0 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 13.6°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Wednesday evening
18:00–21:00
49Poor
- 2h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight SSW 9 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Fossil Beach4.0 km
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light SSW 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.5 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 13.4°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Tomorrow evening
19:00–22:00
48Poor
- 2h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight NE 6 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Fossil Beach4.0 km
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DarkBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light NE 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.1 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.

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