Whiting at Stenness Beach · Tidefinder

Whiting at Stenness Beach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Saturday evening
20:30–22:00
70Good
- 2h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
WhitingLight WNW 5 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h 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 WNW 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 11.8°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Friday night
21:00–22:00
61Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
WhitingFresh NNW 15 mph
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: Mid tidesBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Fresh NNW 15 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Very rough (3.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 11.9°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Sunday evening
17:00–17:30
59Fair
- 3h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
WhitingLight SSW 8 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h 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 SSW 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 11.8°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tuesday evening
17:00–17:30
58Fair
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Neaps
WhitingFresh SSE 14 mph
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: Fresh SSE 14 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (1.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 11.7°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score