Whiting at Tràigh Sgaisteil · Tidefinder

Whiting at Tràigh Sgaisteil · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Friday morning
05:00–08:00
88Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
WhitingLight W 11 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: Light W 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.5°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tonight
04:30–07:00
83Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Mid tides
WhitingLight SW 11 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: Dark, little 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: Light SW 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.6°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Friday evening
19:00–19:30
83Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
WhitingFresh NNW 21 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DuskCome close in as the light goes.
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 21 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.5°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Saturday morning
06:30–09:00
83Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
WhitingLight NNE 3 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DawnCome 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 NNE 3 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.0 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.5°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Saturday evening
18:00–21:00
83Excellent
- 2h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
WhitingLight SSW 6 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodShoals 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 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.6°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score