Borth-y-Gêst tide times

Best: Tuesday 17:30–18:30 · Good 73

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Best: Tuesday 17:30–18:30 · Good 73

Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Barmouth and Llandudno 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 08:17, in 1 h 36 minNeap tides

High01:283.4 m00:40–02:16
Low08:171.5 m07:23–09:11
High13:583.6 m13:08–14:48
Low20:551.5 m19:58–21:52

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Top pick this week

Thursday evening

17:00–19:00

68Good

3h into the flood
Daylight
Neaps

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Science says

Other good times

Hardy estuary flatfish that follows the flood tide up creeks and channels.

Suggested baits

Peeler crab
Ragworm
Lugworm

Rigs

Flapper (two or three hook)
Running ledger

No other good times this week.

Draft profile, not yet reviewed. Based on FishBase: Platichthys flesus and Cefas, Catchwise: A Survey of Marine Recreational Fishing Activity in England and Wales (2026).

About flounderSize rules for Welsh Government not checked yetA flatfish, usually with its eyes on the right side.

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.

TodaySat 17 OctNeaps
1. High01:283.4 m00:40–02:16
2. Low08:171.5 m07:23–09:11
3. High13:583.6 m13:08–14:48
4. Low

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:46
Sunset: 18:16
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: ENE 0–8 mph, gusts 16
Waves: Waves 0.5 m
After a blow: Settling after 1.9 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 14.9°C

When

Flounder (nearby)Light WSW 10 mph

Where they're caught

FlounderExpected nearby
Not expected here. Expected at Traeth Morfa Bychan / Black Rock Sands, 2.9 km away, not yet confirmed.

Why this time?

Tide: 3h into the floodFlounders ride the first half of the flood up the estuary to feed.
Light: DaylightFeed day and night.
Tide size: NeapsSteady mid-sized tides are easiest to fish.
Season: Good season in OctoberAll year in estuaries, a little quieter in high summer.
Wind: Light WSW 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.5°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 10°C.

How we score

and General UK sea-angling guidance (to be verified)

20:55

1.5 m

19:58–21:52

No standout fishing times2.1 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:46
Sunset: 18:16
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: ENE 0–8 mph, gusts 16
Waves: Waves 0.5 m
After a blow: Settling after 1.9 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 14.9°C

TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps

High02:283.1 m01:37–03:20
Low09:211.7 m08:29–10:14
High15:013.3 m14:10–15:52
Low22:181.6 m21:21–23:16

No standout fishing times1.8 m range

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Mon 19 OctNeaps

High03:542.9 m03:01–04:47
Low10:451.7 m09:54–11:37
High16:213.2 m15:26–17:17
Low23:461.5 m22:51–00:41

No standout fishing times1.7 m range

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Tue 20 OctNeaps

High05:352.8 m04:35–06:34
Low12:051.6 m11:13–12:56
High17:453.2 m16:44–18:46

No standout fishing times1.6 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:51
Sunset: 18:10
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: ENE 1–5 mph
Waves: Waves 0.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 14.1°C

Wed 21 OctNeaps

Low00:551.2 m00:03–01:47
High06:483.0 m05:47–07:50
Low13:081.4 m12:17–13:59
High18:503.4 m17:49–19:50

No standout fishing times2.0 m range

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Thu 22 OctNeaps

Low01:470.9 m00:57–02:36
High07:353.3 m06:38–08:32
Low14:001.1 m13:10–14:49
High19:373.7 m18:42–20:31

68Best 17:00–19:002.6 m range

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Fri 23 OctMid tides

Low02:310.7 m01:41–03:21
High08:113.6 m07:18–09:03
Low14:430.8 m13:53–15:32
High20:174.0 m19:24–21:09

No standout fishing times3.1 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:48
Sunset: 18:14
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: NE 2–9 mph, gusts 18
Waves: Waves 0.2 m
Sea temperature: Sea 14.6°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:49
Sunset: 18:12
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: ENE 2–12 mph, gusts 24
Waves: Waves 0.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 14.4°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:53
Sunset: 18:08
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: E 1–22 mph, gusts 42
Waves: Waves 1.0 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.9°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:55
Sunset: 18:05
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: SW 4–14 mph, gusts 27
Waves: Waves 1.2 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.5°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:57
Sunset: 18:03
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind: SSW 2–28 mph, gusts 58
Waves: Waves 3.4 m
Swell: Swell 1.6 m, 11 s from WSW
Sea temperature: Sea 13.4°C

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