Church Ope Cove

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Thornback ray at Church Ope Cove · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Thursday evening
19:00–21:00
68Good
- Around high water
- Dark
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayLight SSW 14 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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: 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 SSW 14 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 16.7°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Saturday evening
19:00–22:00
67Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayFresh WSW 18 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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 WSW 18 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 16.1°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Saturday morning
06:00–07:30
63Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Dark
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayFresh WSW 18 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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: 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 WSW 18 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (2.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.2°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Thursday morning
05:30–07:30
61Fair
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayFresh W 19 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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 W 19 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (2.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.7°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score

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