South Gare Fishermans' Association

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Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Tees Dock and North Shields tide gauges either side. Heights are above the year's lowest tide. This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta). Not for navigation.

Today's tides

RisingHigh water 21:27, in 5 h 39 minNeap tides

Low02:531.7 m01:57–03:49
High09:203.8 m08:26–10:14
Low15:132.2 m14:21–16:05
High21:273.9 m20:34–22:20

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Science says

Other good times

Shoaling autumn and winter fish that bites freely after dark.

Suggested baits

Fish strip
Lugworm
Squid

Rigs

Flapper (two or three hook)
Paternoster

No other good times this week.

Draft profile, not yet reviewed. Based on FishBase: Merlangius merlangus and Cefas, Catchwise: A Survey of Marine Recreational Fishing Activity in England and Wales (2026).

About whitingSize rules for North Eastern IFCA not checked yetThree dorsal fins and two anal fins, like cod, but slimmer and silvery.

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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.

TodaySun 18 OctNeaps
1. Low02:531.7 m01:57–03:49
2. High09:203.8 m08:26–10:14
3. Low15:132.2 m14:21–16:05
4. High

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:39
Sunset: 17:59
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: NNW 6–14 mph, gusts 27
Waves: Waves 1.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.2°C

Top pick this week
This evening
18:00–19:00
88Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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WhitingLight NNE 9 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h 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 NNE 9 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 13.2°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow evening
18:30–19:00
78Good
- 2h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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WhitingLight E 7 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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 E 7 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 13.2°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score

and General UK sea-angling guidance (to be verified)

21:27

3.9 m

20:34–22:20

88Best 18:00–19:002.1 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:39
Sunset: 17:59
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: NNW 6–14 mph, gusts 27
Waves: Waves 1.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.2°C

TomorrowMon 19 OctNeaps

Low04:101.8 m03:09–05:10
High10:403.6 m09:43–11:36
Low16:382.3 m15:42–17:34
High22:413.8 m21:46–23:36

78Best 18:30–19:001.8 m range

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Tue 20 OctNeaps

Low05:451.8 m04:43–06:47
High12:153.6 m11:12–13:17
Low18:132.2 m17:19–19:07

No standout fishing times1.9 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:43
Sunset: 17:54
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: ESE 2–6 mph, gusts 12
Waves: Waves 1.9 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.2°C

Wed 21 OctNeaps

High00:053.9 m23:01–01:09
Low07:011.5 m06:05–07:56
High13:253.9 m12:28–14:23
Low19:202.0 m18:28–20:11

No standout fishing times2.3 m range

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Thu 22 OctNeaps

High01:134.1 m00:11–02:14
Low07:571.2 m07:02–08:51
High14:144.2 m13:18–15:09
Low20:101.6 m19:18–21:01

No standout fishing times2.9 m range

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Fri 23 OctMid tides

High02:044.4 m01:04–03:04
Low08:420.9 m07:49–09:36
High14:524.4 m13:57–15:46
Low20:521.3 m20:00–21:44

No standout fishing times3.5 m range

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Sat 24 OctMid tides

High02:454.7 m01:48–03:43
Low09:220.7 m08:29–10:15
High15:274.7 m14:32–16:21
Low21:311.0 m20:40–22:23

No standout fishing times4.0 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:41
Sunset: 17:57
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: SE 2–13 mph, gusts 26
Waves: Waves 1.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.2°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:45
Sunset: 17:52
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: WSW 1–12 mph, gusts 21
Waves: Waves 1.7 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.1°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:47
Sunset: 17:50
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: WSW 6–11 mph, gusts 20
Waves: Waves 0.9 m
After a blow: Settling after 1.9 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 13.1°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:49
Sunset: 17:47
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind: NE 4–15 mph, gusts 31
Waves: Waves 2.1 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.9°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:51
Sunset: 17:45
Moon: Full moon, 96%
Wind: S 7–14 mph, gusts 28
Waves: Waves 1.9 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.7°C

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