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Best: Thursday 17:00–19:00 · Excellent 83

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Tide times

Today's tides

FallingLow water 21:25, in 1 h 25 minNeap tides

High02:451.4 m01:44–03:45
Low08:000.9 m07:05–08:54
High14:471.6 m13:43–15:51
Low21:250.7 m20:18–22:33

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:59
Sunset: 18:02
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Sky: Sunny spells, 3–12°
Wind: S 5–9 mph, gusts 15
Waves: Waves 2.1 m
Swell: Swell 1.6 m, 8 s from WNW
After a blow: Settling after 3.1 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 12.6°C

Top pick this week
Friday evening
17:00–19:00
88Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
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Whiting (nearby), Bass (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby)Light WSW 11 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Strath Bay Beach, 5.4 km away, not yet confirmed.
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Strath Bay Beach, 5.4 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Strath Bay Beach5.4 km
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Strath Bay Beach, 5.4 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Strath Bay Beach5.4 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: 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: Light WSW 11 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 12.2°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.5°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Thursday evening
17:00–19:00
84Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Whiting (nearby), Bass (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby)Light SSW 7 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Strath Bay Beach, 5.4 km away, not yet confirmed.
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Strath Bay Beach, 5.4 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Strath Bay Beach5.4 km
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Strath Bay Beach, 5.4 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Strath Bay Beach5.4 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: 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 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 12.3°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.5°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Saturday evening
17:00–18:30
84Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Whiting (nearby), Bass (nearby)Light SW 12 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Strath Bay Beach, 5.4 km away, not yet confirmed.
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Strath Bay Beach, 5.4 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Strath Bay Beach5.4 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: 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: Light SW 12 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.2°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.5°C.
How we score

Science says

Other good times

Tides and conditions that suit the fish here, weighted towards what's in season.

In season here

Suggested baits here now

Squid for bass, whiting, thornback ray, cod
Peeler crab for bass, thornback ray, cod
Sandeel for bass, thornback ray
Lugworm for whiting, cod
Ragworm for bass

No other good times this week.

Blends the draft species profiles for this spot. Pick a species for its baits and sources.

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. High02:451.4 m01:44–03:45
2. Low08:000.9 m07:05–08:54
3. High14:471.6 m13:43–15:51
4. Low21:250.7 m20:18–22:33
No standout fishing times0.9 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:59
Sunset
18:02
Moon
First quarter, 48%
Sky
Sunny spells, 3–12°
Wind
S 5–9 mph, gusts 15
Waves
Waves 2.1 m
Swell
Swell 1.6 m, 8 s from WNW
After a blow
Settling after 3.1 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature
Sea 12.6°C
TomorrowMon 19 OctNeaps
1. High04:221.4 m03:24–05:21
2. Low09:351.0 m08:30–10:39
3. High16:061.6 m15:04–17:07
4. Low23:060.7 m21:57–00:15
No standout fishing times0.9 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
08:01
Sunset
17:59
Moon
First quarter, 58%
Sky
Sunny, 5–12°
Wind
S 9–16 mph, gusts 26
Waves
Waves 2.4 m
Swell
Swell 2.4 m, 11 s from WNW
Sea temperature
Sea 12.5°C
Tue 20 OctNeaps
1. High05:481.4 m04:53–06:43
2. Low11:150.9 m10:16–12:14
3. High17:171.6 m16:18–18:17
No standout fishing times0.7 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
08:04
Sunset
17:57
Moon
First quarter, 67%
Sky
Light drizzle, 10–12°, rain 51%
Wind
SE 11–19 mph, gusts 31
Waves
Waves 2.3 m
Swell
Swell 2.2 m, 11 s from WNW
Sea temperature
Sea 12.5°C
Wed 21 OctNeaps
1. Low00:110.5 m23:08–01:14
2. High06:491.5 m05:51–07:48
3. Low12:200.8 m11:28–13:12
4. High18:151.7 m17:12–19:17
No standout fishing times1.0 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
08:06
Sunset
17:54
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 76%
Sky
Drizzle, 7–11°, rain 71%
Wind
NNW 9–15 mph, gusts 26
Waves
Waves 2.3 m
Swell
Swell 1.9 m, 9 s from WNW
Sea temperature
Sea 12.4°C
Thu 22 OctNeaps
1. Low00:570.4 m23:58–01:57
2. High07:301.6 m06:30–08:30
3. Low13:020.7 m12:12–13:52
4. High19:011.8 m17:58–20:05
84Best 17:00–19:001.2 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
08:08
Sunset
17:51
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 84%
Sky
Cloudy, 6–10°, rain 29%
Wind
WSW 7–15 mph, gusts 24
Waves
Waves 2.3 m
Swell
Swell 2.1 m, 8 s from WNW
Sea temperature
Sea 12.3°C
Fri 23 OctMid tides
1. Low01:350.3 m00:41–02:28
2. High08:051.7 m07:06–09:03
3. Low13:400.5 m12:51–14:29
4. High19:411.9 m18:38–20:45
88Best 17:00–19:001.4 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
08:11
Sunset
17:49
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 91%
Sky
Cloudy, 5–9°, rain 70%
Wind
WSW 8–13 mph, gusts 21
Waves
Waves 1.7 m
Swell
Swell 1.6 m, 9 s from W
After a blow
Settling after 2.3 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature
Sea 12.3°C
Sat 24 OctMid tides
1. Low02:080.2 m01:15–03:01
2. High08:351.8 m07:35–09:36
3. Low14:160.4 m13:27–15:06
4. High20:202.0 m19:19–21:21
84Best 17:00–18:301.6 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
08:13
Sunset
17:46
Moon
Full moon, 96%
Sky
Light drizzle, 5–8°, rain 44%
Wind
S 10–16 mph, gusts 26
Waves
Waves 2.0 m
Swell
Swell 1.8 m, 9 s from W
Sea temperature
Sea 12.2°C

Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Kinlochbervie and Wick 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

FallingLow water 21:25, in 1 h 25 minNeap tides

High02:451.4 m01:44–03:45

Low08:000.9 m07:05–08:54

High14:471.6 m13:43–15:51

Low21:250.7 m20:18–22:33

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Good fishing timeDark

07:59

18:02

First quarter, 48%

Sunny spells, 3–12°

S 5–9 mph, gusts 15

Waves 2.1 m

Swell 1.6 m, 8 s from WNW

Settling after 3.1 m seas: water may be coloured

Sea 12.6°C

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

High02:451.4 m01:44–03:45
Low08:000.9 m07:05–08:54
High14:471.6 m13:43–15:51
Low21:250.7 m20:18–22:33

No standout fishing times0.9 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:59
Sunset: 18:02
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Sky: Sunny spells, 3–12°
Wind: S 5–9 mph, gusts 15
Waves: Waves 2.1 m
Swell: Swell 1.6 m, 8 s from WNW
After a blow: Settling after 3.1 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 12.6°C

TomorrowMon 19 OctNeaps

High04:221.4 m03:24–05:21
Low09:351.0 m08:30–10:39
High16:061.6 m15:04–17:07
Low23:060.7 m21:57–00:15

No standout fishing times0.9 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:01
Sunset: 17:59
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Sky: Sunny, 5–12°
Wind: S 9–16 mph, gusts 26
Waves: Waves 2.4 m
Swell: Swell 2.4 m, 11 s from WNW
Sea temperature: Sea 12.5°C

Tue 20 OctNeaps

High05:481.4 m04:53–06:43
Low11:150.9 m10:16–12:14
High17:171.6 m16:18–18:17

No standout fishing times0.7 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:04
Sunset: 17:57
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Sky: Light drizzle, 10–12°, rain 51%
Wind: SE 11–19 mph, gusts 31
Waves: Waves 2.3 m
Swell: Swell 2.2 m, 11 s from WNW
Sea temperature: Sea 12.5°C

Wed 21 OctNeaps

Low00:110.5 m23:08–01:14
High06:491.5 m05:51–07:48
Low12:200.8 m11:28–13:12
High18:151.7 m17:12–19:17

No standout fishing times1.0 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:06
Sunset: 17:54
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Sky: Drizzle, 7–11°, rain 71%
Wind: NNW 9–15 mph, gusts 26
Waves: Waves 2.3 m
Swell: Swell 1.9 m, 9 s from WNW
Sea temperature: Sea 12.4°C

Thu 22 OctNeaps

Low00:570.4 m23:58–01:57
High07:301.6 m06:30–08:30
Low13:020.7 m12:12–13:52
High19:011.8 m17:58–20:05

84Best 17:00–19:001.2 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:08
Sunset: 17:51
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Sky: Cloudy, 6–10°, rain 29%
Wind: WSW 7–15 mph, gusts 24
Waves: Waves 2.3 m
Swell: Swell 2.1 m, 8 s from WNW
Sea temperature: Sea 12.3°C

Fri 23 OctMid tides

Low01:350.3 m00:41–02:28
High08:051.7 m07:06–09:03
Low13:400.5 m12:51–14:29
High19:411.9 m18:38–20:45

88Best 17:00–19:001.4 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:11
Sunset: 17:49
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Sky: Cloudy, 5–9°, rain 70%
Wind: WSW 8–13 mph, gusts 21
Waves: Waves 1.7 m
Swell: Swell 1.6 m, 9 s from W
After a blow: Settling after 2.3 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 12.3°C

Sat 24 OctMid tides

Low02:080.2 m01:15–03:01
High08:351.8 m07:35–09:36
Low14:160.4 m13:27–15:06
High20:202.0 m19:19–21:21

84Best 17:00–18:301.6 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:13
Sunset: 17:46
Moon: Full moon, 96%
Sky: Light drizzle, 5–8°, rain 44%
Wind: S 10–16 mph, gusts 26
Waves: Waves 2.0 m
Swell: Swell 1.8 m, 9 s from W
Sea temperature: Sea 12.2°C