Southend-on-Sea

Southend Pier

Pier
Deep water 0.7 km out

Public pier listed on OpenStreetMap. Species and access haven't been checked yet.

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Also caught

Mackerel Jun–Oct
Garfish May–Sep
Eel May–Oct

Approximate tides. Official predictions aren't available right now, so these come from a sea model. Times can be up to an hour out in estuaries, so check a tide table before you go.

Science says

Other good times

Summer shark that hunts crabs over sand and mud; strong runs and powerful fights.

Suggested baits

Peeler crab
Hermit crab
Squid

Thu 15 Oct · 13:00–16:00
Poor · 42
Early or late in the season in October · Fresh SW 13 mph · 5h into the flood · Daylight · Mid tides · Flat calm (0.3 m waves) · Sea 16.5°C

Next 7 days

~ times come from a sea model and can be up to an hour out. Heights show once we have official tide predictions.

TodayTue 13 OctSprings
1. High~01:45
2. Low~07:42
3. High~13:56
4. Low~19:52
No standout fishing times~4.1 m range

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When

Top pick this week
Tonight
00:30–03:30
49Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Springs
SmoothhoundLight W 6 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DarkFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: SpringsBigger tides tend to bring them close in.
Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.
Wind: Light W 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.5°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow afternoon
12:00–15:00
48Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Daylight
- Springs
SmoothhoundLight SSW 10 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DaylightFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: Springs
3rd best this week
Tomorrow night
01:00–04:00
48Poor
- Around high water
- Dark
- Mid tides
SmoothhoundLight S 11 mph
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DarkFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: Mid tides
4th best this week
Thursday night
02:00–05:00
46Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Mid tides
SmoothhoundLight SW 10 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DarkFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger tides tend to bring them close in.
5th best this week
Friday night
02:30–05:30
44Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
SmoothhoundLight NW 9 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DarkFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides tend to bring them close in.

Why?

Tide: 5h into the floodPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DaylightFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger tides tend to bring them close in.
Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.
Wind: Fresh SW 13 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Flat calm (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.5°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.

How we score

Draft profile, not yet reviewed. Based on FishBase: Mustelus asterias and Cefas, Catchwise: A Survey of Marine Recreational Fishing Activity in England and Wales (2026) and General UK sea-angling guidance (to be verified).

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:17
Sunset: 18:08
Moon: Waxing crescent, 8%
Wind: W 8–19 mph, gusts 34
Waves: Waves 0.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.6°C

TomorrowWed 14 OctSprings

High~02:22
Low~08:26
High~14:31
Low~20:48

49Best 00:30–03:30~4.2 m range

Thu 15 OctMid tides

High~03:00
Low~08:48
High~15:13
Low~21:27

48Best 01:00–04:00~4.0 m range

Fri 16 OctMid tides

High~03:43
Low~09:41
High~16:01
Low~22:12

46Best 02:00–05:00~3.3 m range

Sat 17 OctNeaps

High~04:15
Low~10:32
High~16:43
Low~22:56

44Best 02:30–05:30~3.2 m range

Sun 18 OctNeaps

High~04:56
Low~11:32
High~17:45
Low~23:49

No standout fishing times~2.9 m range

Mon 19 OctNeaps

High~06:03
Low~12:33
High~18:45

No standout fishing times~2.4 m range

Bigger tides tend to bring them close in.

Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.

Wind: Light SSW 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.

Sea: Flat calm (0.0 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.

Water: Sea 16.6°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.

How we score

Bigger tides tend to bring them close in.

Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.

Wind: Light S 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.

Sea: Flat calm (0.0 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.

Water: Sea 16.3°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.

How we score

Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.

Wind: Light SW 10 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 16.4°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.

How we score

Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.

Wind: Light NW 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.

Sea: Flat calm (0.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.

Water: Sea 16.2°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.

How we score

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:19
Sunset: 18:06
Moon: Waxing crescent, 14%
Wind: SSW 4–13 mph, gusts 24
Waves: Waves 0.2 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.6°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:21
Sunset: 18:03
Moon: Waxing crescent, 22%
Wind: SW 9–15 mph, gusts 28
Waves: Waves 0.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.5°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:22
Sunset: 18:01
Moon: Waxing crescent, 30%
Wind: NW 9–15 mph, gusts 25
Waves: Waves 0.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.3°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:24
Sunset: 17:59
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: NNE 8–13 mph, gusts 25
Waves: Waves 0.5 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.1°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:26
Sunset: 17:57
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: NNE 9–16 mph, gusts 29
Waves: Waves 0.5 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.7°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:27
Sunset: 17:55
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: ENE 13–24 mph, gusts 41
Waves: Waves 1.0 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.6°C

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