Man O' War Cove · Tidefinder

Man O' War Cove · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Friday evening
18:30–21:30
80Excellent
- 2h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
Whiting, BassLight NNW 6 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger 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 NNW 6 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 17.0°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
This evening
19:00–22:00
77Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Springs
Whiting, BassFresh SSW 18 mph
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: DarkMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Moon: Dark, little moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: SpringsBigger 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: Fresh SSW 18 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (0.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 17.2°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Tomorrow evening
19:30–22:00
74Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Mid tides
Whiting, BassFresh SW 18 mph
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: DarkMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Moon: Dark, little moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger 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: Fresh SW 18 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.0 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 17.2°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Saturday evening
18:00–19:00
73Good
- 1h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Whiting, BassLight NNE 11 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany 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 NNE 11 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 16.8°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Saturday evening
19:30–22:00
72Good
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
WhitingLight NNE 10 mph
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: DarkMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
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 NNE 10 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 16.8°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score