Small Hope Beach

Shanklin

Bass at Small Hope Beach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tomorrow afternoon
14:30–17:00
58Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
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BassLight ESE 9 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DaylightMost active around dawn and dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light ESE 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 17.1°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tuesday afternoon
16:00–17:00
55Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight WNW 11 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DaylightMost active around dawn and dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light WNW 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 16.8°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Thursday afternoon
16:30–17:00
46Poor
- 1h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight W 9 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the floodBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DaylightMost active around dawn and dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light W 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.0 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 16.6°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Saturday afternoon
12:00–12:30
46Poor
- 1h into the ebb
- Daylight
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassStrong SSW 19 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the ebbBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DaylightMost active around dawn and dusk.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Strong SSW 19 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.2 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 15.9°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score

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