Traeth Bach · Tidefinder

Traeth Bach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tuesday evening
17:30–19:00
74Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Whiting, Bass, Thornback rayLight SSE 11 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h 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 SSE 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 14.0°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.5°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Wednesday evening
17:30–19:00
72Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Whiting, Bass, Thornback rayFresh ESE 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: 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: Fresh ESE 10 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.2°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.5°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Tonight
21:00–22:00
71Good
- 1h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Mid tides
WhitingLight S 5 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: 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: Light S 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.2°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.5°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Monday evening
17:30–19:00
70Good
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Neaps
Bass, Thornback ray, WhitingLight ENE 9 mph
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterFish 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 ENE 9 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 14.2°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.5°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Saturday evening
17:30–19:00
68Good
- 2h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
Light ENE 7 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the ebbFish 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 ENE 7 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 14.6°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.5°C.
How we score