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Approximate tides. These come from a sea model and can be up to an hour out in estuaries, so check a tide table before you go.

Today's tides

RisingHigh water ~22:55, in 5 h 40 minNeap tides

Low~03:5403:02–04:46
High~10:2209:17–11:27
Low~16:2515:32–17:18
High~22:5521:51–00:00

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Top pick this week

Tomorrow morning

08:00–09:30

78Good

3h into the flood
Dawn
Neaps

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Science says

Other good times

Tides and conditions that suit the fish here, weighted towards what's in season.

In season here

Suggested baits here now

Squid for bass, whiting, cod
Peeler crab for bass, cod
Lugworm for whiting, cod
Ragworm for bass
Sandeel for bass

No other good times this week.

Next 7 days

Times are the middle of each turn. The small times underneath are slack water, when the level stays close to high or low.

~ times come from a sea model and can be up to an hour out. There's no tide gauge close enough for our own predictions, so heights aren't shown.

TodaySat 17 OctNeaps
1. Low~03:5403:02–04:46
2. High~10:2209:17–11:27
3. Low~16:2515:32–17:18
4. High

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:07
Sunset: 18:21
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: ESE 2–7 mph
Waves: Waves 1.9 m
Swell: Swell 1.7 m, 9 s from W
After a blow: Settling after 4.0 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 12.6°C

Whiting, BassLight S 10 mph

Where they're caught

WhitingExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
BassExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.

Why this time?

Tide: 3h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DawnMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light S 10 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 12.5°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.38°C.

How we score

Blends the draft species profiles for this spot. Pick a species for its baits and sources.

~22:55

21:51–00:00

No standout fishing times~1.7 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:07
Sunset: 18:21
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: ESE 2–7 mph
Waves: Waves 1.9 m
Swell: Swell 1.7 m, 9 s from W
After a blow: Settling after 4.0 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 12.6°C

TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps

Low~04:3203:37–05:28
High~11:4510:48–12:42
Low~17:2616:27–18:25

78Best 08:00–09:30~1.3 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:09
Sunset: 18:19
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: SSW 7–15 mph, gusts 27
Waves: Waves 1.6 m
Swell: Swell 1.1 m, 9 s from W
After a blow: Settling after 3.0 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 12.5°C

Mon 19 OctNeaps

High~00:2123:37–01:05
Low~05:4004:33–06:47
High~13:0812:24–13:52
Low~19:3018:17–20:42

No standout fishing times~1.1 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:11
Sunset: 18:16
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: S 16–26 mph, gusts 38
Waves: Waves 2.3 m
Swell: Swell 1.9 m, 11 s from W
Sea temperature: Sea 12.6°C

Tue 20 OctNeaps

High~01:4601:09–02:23
Low~07:4506:28–09:01
High~14:1813:36–15:01
Low~21:1220:14–22:10

No standout fishing times~1.3 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:13
Sunset: 18:14
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: SSE 22–33 mph, gusts 43
Waves: Waves 2.8 m
Swell: Swell 1.7 m, 10 s from W
Sea temperature: Sea 12.7°C

Wed 21 OctNeaps

High~02:5002:08–03:32
Low~09:2008:23–10:17
High~15:0714:18–15:56
Low~22:0621:09–23:02

No standout fishing times~2.0 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:15
Sunset: 18:11
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: NW 3–28 mph, gusts 37
Waves: Waves 2.5 m
Swell: Swell 2.1 m, 9 s from W
Sea temperature: Sea 12.5°C

Thu 22 OctNeaps

High~03:4102:53–04:28
Low~10:0409:09–10:59
High~16:0215:14–16:51
Low~22:3521:44–23:26

No standout fishing times~2.3 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:18
Sunset: 18:09
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: SSW 10–20 mph, gusts 26
Waves: Waves 1.9 m
Swell: Swell 1.7 m, 9 s from W
After a blow: Settling after 2.8 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 12.3°C

Fri 23 OctMid tides

High~04:2703:37–05:17
Low~10:3809:45–11:31
High~16:4515:53–17:38
Low~23:1322:23–00:04

No standout fishing times~2.9 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:20
Sunset: 18:06
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind: NW 7–21 mph, gusts 28
Waves: Waves 2.6 m
Swell: Swell 2.0 m, 9 s from W
Sea temperature: Sea 12.5°C

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