Burnham-on-Crouch tide times

Best: tonight 01:30–04:00 · Good 71

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Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Southend and Heybridge 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

RisingHigh water 04:44, in 4 h 13 minNeap tides

High04:444.2 m04:07–05:22
Low10:401.0 m09:19–12:00
High17:134.2 m16:33–17:52
Low23:271.1 m22:13–00:40

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:24
Sunset: 17:59
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: N 8–16 mph, gusts 28
Waves: Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.3°C

Top pick this week
Monday evening
17:00–20:00
80Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Bass, Thornback ray (nearby), Flounder, Thin-lipped mulletLight E 10 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Thornback rayCaught nearby
  Not expected here. Caught at South Fambridge, 9.6 km away, by local anglers.
  - South Fambridgecaught9.6 km
- FlounderExpected 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.
  - Wallasea Island1.1 km
  - South Fambridge9.6 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 E 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.7°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 14.22°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Sunday evening
17:00–19:00
78Good
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Bass, Thornback ray (nearby), Thin-lipped mulletLight N 11 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Thornback rayCaught nearby
  Not expected here. Caught at South Fambridge, 9.6 km away, by local anglers.
  - South Fambridgecaught9.6 km
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Wallasea Island1.1 km
  - South Fambridge9.6 km
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 N 11 mphLight 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 15.9°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 14.22°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Thursday evening
20:00–22:00
77Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
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Thornback ray (nearby), FlounderLight SW 9 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayCaught nearby
  Not expected here. Caught at South Fambridge, 9.6 km away, by local anglers.
  - South Fambridgecaught9.6 km
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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: DarkMany 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 SW 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.3°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 14.22°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tuesday evening
17:30–20:30
75Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Bass, Flounder, Thornback ray (nearby)Light ESE 7 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Thornback rayCaught nearby
  Not expected here. Caught at South Fambridge, 9.6 km away, by local anglers.
  - South Fambridgecaught9.6 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 ESE 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.6°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 14.22°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Tomorrow evening
17:00–19:00
74Good
- 1h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Bass, Thornback ray (nearby)Light N 11 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Thornback rayCaught nearby
  Not expected here. Caught at South Fambridge, 9.6 km away, by local anglers.
  - South Fambridgecaught9.6 km
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the ebbFish 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 N 11 mphLight 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 16.2°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 14.22°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

Peeler crab for bass, thornback ray, flounder
Ragworm for bass, flounder, thin-lipped mullet
Sandeel for bass, thornback ray
Squid for bass, thornback ray
Lures 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.

TodaySat 17 OctNeaps
1. High04:444.2 m04:07–05:22
2. Low10:401.0 m09:19–12:00
3. High17:134.2 m16:33–17:52
4. Low23:271.1 m22:13–00:40
74Best 17:00–19:003.2 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:24
Sunset
17:59
Moon
First quarter, 39%
Wind
N 8–16 mph, gusts 28
Waves
Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.3°C
TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps
1. High05:253.9 m04:47–06:04
2. Low11:471.1 m10:27–13:08
3. High18:063.8 m17:24–18:47
78Best 17:00–19:002.8 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:25
Sunset
17:57
Moon
First quarter, 48%
Wind
NNE 11–18 mph, gusts 32
Waves
Waves 0.8 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.0°C
Mon 19 OctNeaps
1. Low00:391.2 m23:40–01:37
2. High06:153.6 m05:33–06:56
3. Low13:141.1 m12:15–14:13
4. High19:203.5 m18:26–20:15
80Best 17:00–20:002.5 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:27
Sunset
17:54
Moon
First quarter, 58%
Wind
ESE 3–12 mph, gusts 20
Waves
Waves 0.6 m
Sea temperature
Sea 15.7°C
Tue 20 OctNeaps
1. Low01:491.3 m01:04–02:34
2. High07:213.4 m06:30–08:11
3. Low14:281.1 m13:34–15:23
4. High21:103.6 m20:12–22:08
75Best 17:30–20:302.5 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:29
Sunset
17:52
Moon
First quarter, 67%
Wind
ESE 2–11 mph, gusts 19
Waves
Waves 0.4 m
Sea temperature
Sea 15.6°C
Wed 21 OctNeaps
1. Low02:531.3 m02:05–03:41
2. High09:063.4 m07:57–10:15
3. Low15:471.0 m14:33–17:00
4. High22:263.9 m21:43–23:10
No standout fishing times2.8 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:31
Sunset
17:50
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind
SSW 2–25 mph, gusts 41
Waves
Waves 0.4 m
Sea temperature
Sea 15.6°C
Thu 22 OctNeaps
1. Low03:591.2 m02:58–05:00
2. High10:303.7 m09:42–11:18
3. Low16:560.9 m15:34–18:18
4. High23:184.2 m22:37–23:59
77Best 20:00–22:003.3 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:32
Sunset
17:48
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind
WSW 9–24 mph, gusts 40
Waves
Waves 0.4 m
Sea temperature
Sea 15.3°C
Fri 23 OctMid tides
1. Low05:001.2 m03:47–06:12
2. High11:214.1 m10:39–12:04
3. Low17:540.8 m16:38–19:10
No standout fishing times3.3 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:34
Sunset
17:46
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind
SSW 5–20 mph, gusts 45
Waves
Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature
Sea 15.2°C

Today's tides

RisingHigh water 04:44, in 4 h 13 minNeap tides

High04:444.2 m04:07–05:22

Low10:401.0 m09:19–12:00

High17:134.2 m16:33–17:52

Low23:271.1 m22:13–00:40

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Good fishing timeDark

07:24

17:59

First quarter, 39%

N 8–16 mph, gusts 28

Waves 0.7 m

Sea 16.3°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.

TodaySat 17 OctNeaps

High04:444.2 m04:07–05:22
Low10:401.0 m09:19–12:00
High17:134.2 m16:33–17:52
Low23:271.1 m22:13–00:40

74Best 17:00–19:003.2 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:24
Sunset: 17:59
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: N 8–16 mph, gusts 28
Waves: Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.3°C

TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps

High05:253.9 m04:47–06:04
Low11:471.1 m10:27–13:08
High18:063.8 m17:24–18:47

78Best 17:00–19:002.8 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:25
Sunset: 17:57
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: NNE 11–18 mph, gusts 32
Waves: Waves 0.8 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.0°C

Mon 19 OctNeaps

Low00:391.2 m23:40–01:37
High06:153.6 m05:33–06:56
Low13:141.1 m12:15–14:13
High19:203.5 m18:26–20:15

80Best 17:00–20:002.5 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:27
Sunset: 17:54
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: ESE 3–12 mph, gusts 20
Waves: Waves 0.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.7°C

Tue 20 OctNeaps

Low01:491.3 m01:04–02:34
High07:213.4 m06:30–08:11
Low14:281.1 m13:34–15:23
High21:103.6 m20:12–22:08

75Best 17:30–20:302.5 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:29
Sunset: 17:52
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: ESE 2–11 mph, gusts 19
Waves: Waves 0.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.6°C

Wed 21 OctNeaps

Low02:531.3 m02:05–03:41
High09:063.4 m07:57–10:15
Low15:471.0 m14:33–17:00
High22:263.9 m21:43–23:10

No standout fishing times2.8 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:31
Sunset: 17:50
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: SSW 2–25 mph, gusts 41
Waves: Waves 0.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.6°C

Thu 22 OctNeaps

Low03:591.2 m02:58–05:00
High10:303.7 m09:42–11:18
Low16:560.9 m15:34–18:18
High23:184.2 m22:37–23:59

77Best 20:00–22:003.3 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:32
Sunset: 17:48
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: WSW 9–24 mph, gusts 40
Waves: Waves 0.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.3°C

Fri 23 OctMid tides

Low05:001.2 m03:47–06:12
High11:214.1 m10:39–12:04
Low17:540.8 m16:38–19:10

No standout fishing times3.3 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:34
Sunset: 17:46
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind: SSW 5–20 mph, gusts 45
Waves: Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.2°C