Thornback ray at Pelistry Beach · Tidefinder

Thornback ray at Pelistry Beach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
This morning
06:00–09:00
65Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Springs
Thornback rayLight SSW 9 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: SpringsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light SSW 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.0°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tuesday night
22:00–00:00
65Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Thornback rayLight SE 9 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light SE 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.4°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Friday evening
19:00–22:00
64Fair
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Mid tides
Thornback rayFresh N 19 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: Mid tidesModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Fresh N 19 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (2.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.9°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Sunday evening
20:30–23:30
64Fair
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Thornback rayFresh NE 17 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Fresh NE 17 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.5°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
5th best this week
This evening
18:00–21:00
61Fair
- Around high water
- Dark
- Springs
Thornback rayFresh SSW 18 mph
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: SpringsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Fresh SSW 18 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (2.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.0°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score