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Selsey Bill · Tidefinder

Selsey Bill

Selsey

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Overview Forecast

Shore
Faces S
Shingle, sand
No deep water nearby

The tip of the Manhood peninsula, with strong tide off the point. Known for smoothhound and tope, plus bass and sole.

Fish here

BassPeak nowNot yet confirmed
Thornback rayIn seasonNot yet confirmed
SmoothhoundMay–SepNot yet confirmed
WhitingPeak nowNot yet confirmed
Dover soleIn seasonNot yet confirmed
Flounder

Location is approximate. Check access and safety locally before you go.

Nearby

In season

Not yet confirmed

Thin-lipped mulletIn seasonNot yet confirmed

Water quality

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No overflows discharging within 5 km · updated 7 min ago

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Tackle & bait nearby

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Aldwick Angling9.4 km away
Mon–Sat 08:30–17:30 · Sun 08:30–12:00
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Mick's Fishing Tackle15.2 km away
9-11 Mengham Road, Hayling Island
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Today

Worth going tomorrow evening

17:30–18:00

74Good

Around high water
Dusk
Neaps

Thin-lipped mullet, Bass, Thornback ray

Why this time, and the rest of the week

Weather at 17:30

Cloudy, 14° (feels 10°)at 17:30

Rain 0% · Wind E 14, gusts 20 mph · Waves 0.6 m · 1022 hPa, falling

ComfortFine14°, dry.
FishableCalm and clearE 14 mph, 0.6 m waves: easy fishing.
LightDuskFading light: fish feed closer in as the sun goes.

Today's tides

RisingHigh water ~04:55, in 2 h 9 minNeap tides

High~04:5503:56–05:55
Low~10:5810:04–11:51
High~17:1816:20–18:16
Low~23:4122:42–00:40

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Best times to fish this week

Top pick this week
Thursday evening
17:00–19:00
83Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Whiting, Bass, Flounder, Thornback rayLight SSW 11 mph, onshore
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Medmerry Beach4.0 km
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Medmerry Beach4.0 km
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Medmerry Beach4.0 km
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light SSW 11 mph, onshoreLight 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 16.1°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.4°C.
2nd best this week
Tuesday evening
17:30–18:00
79Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
3rd best this week
Saturday morning
07:30–09:30
75Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
4th best this week
Tomorrow evening
17:30–18:00
74Good
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
5th best this week
Thursday morning
07:30–08:30
73Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Every good time this week, by fish

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:32
Sunset: 18:02
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Sky: Cloudy, 10–14°, rain 76%
Wind: ESE 9–18 mph, gusts 24
Waves: Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.6°C

Thornback rayExpected here

Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.

Bass, Whiting, Thornback ray, Thin-lipped mulletLight NNE 6 mph, offshore

Where they're caught

BassExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Medmerry Beach4.0 km
WhitingExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Medmerry Beach4.0 km
Thornback rayExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Medmerry Beach4.0 km

Why this time?

Tide: 5h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light NNE 6 mph, offshoreLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.6°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.4°C.

Bass, Whiting, Thin-lipped mullet, FlounderFresh W 11 mph, cross-shore

Where they're caught

BassExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Medmerry Beach4.0 km
WhitingExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Medmerry Beach4.0 km
Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Medmerry Beach4.0 km
FlounderExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Medmerry Beach4.0 km

Why this time?

Tide: 4h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DawnMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Fresh W 11 mph, cross-shoreStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.0°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.4°C.

Thin-lipped mullet, Bass, Thornback rayLight E 14 mph, cross-shore

Where they're caught

Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Medmerry Beach4.0 km
BassExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Medmerry Beach4.0 km
Thornback rayExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.

Why this time?

Tide: Around high waterFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light E 14 mph, cross-shoreLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.6°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.4°C.

Bass, Thin-lipped mulletLight WNW 8 mph, cross-shore

Where they're caught

BassExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Medmerry Beach4.0 km
Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Medmerry Beach4.0 km

Why this time?

Tide: 5h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DawnMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light WNW 8 mph, cross-shoreLight 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 16.1°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.4°C.