Castlerock Beach

Castlerock

Whiting at Castlerock Beach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tomorrow night
01:00–04:00
72Good
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight SSE 8 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Portstewart Strand2.4 km
  - Magilligan - Benone Strand6.7 km
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: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light SSE 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.5 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
Thursday evening
17:30–19:00
72Good
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight S 9 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Portstewart Strand2.4 km
  - Magilligan - Benone Strand6.7 km
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DuskCome 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 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 12.2°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Monday night
01:00–03:30
69Good
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight SSE 12 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Portstewart Strand2.4 km
  - Magilligan - Benone Strand6.7 km
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: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light SSE 12 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.0 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
4th best this week
Wednesday evening
17:30–19:00
68Good
- 1h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight WNW 12 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Portstewart Strand2.4 km
  - Magilligan - Benone Strand6.7 km
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the ebbShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DuskCome 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 WNW 12 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.4°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Thursday night
02:00–05:00
68Good
- 3h into the flood
- Bright moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight SW 7 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Portstewart Strand2.4 km
  - Magilligan - Benone Strand6.7 km
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: Bright moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
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 SW 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.0 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.

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