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Dale tide times

Best: tomorrow 07:30–10:30 · Good 77

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Our predictions from the Milford Haven gauge, 7 km away. Heights are above chart datum, as in tide tables. This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta). Not for navigation.

Today's tides

FallingLow water 05:08, in 1 h 6 minNeap tides

Low05:082.8 m04:12–06:04
High11:285.4 m10:36–12:19
Low17:562.9 m16:58–18:53

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:49
Sunset: 18:20
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: NE 5–9 mph, gusts 15
Waves: Waves 0.7 m
Swell: Swell 0.6 m, 9 s from WSW
After a blow: Settling after 2.2 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 15.8°C

Fish

Any species
Bass, peak season
Whiting, peak season
Thornback ray, good season
Cod, good season
Flounder, good season
Thin-lipped mullet

Top pick this week

Tomorrow evening

19:30–22:00

68Good

3h into the flood
Dark
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.

TodaySun 18 OctNeaps
1. Low05:082.8 m04:12–06:04
2. High11:285.4 m10:36–12:19
3. Low17:562.9 m16:58–18:53
68

, good season

Smoothhound, occasional this month

When

Any time
Daylight
After dark
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Flounder (nearby)Light NE 7 mph

Where they're caught

FlounderExpected nearby
Not expected here. Expected at Westdale Bay, 1.4 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: DarkFeed 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 NE 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.8°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 10°C.

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

Best 19:30–22:00

2.6 m range

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

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:49
Sunset: 18:20
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: NE 5–9 mph, gusts 15
Waves: Waves 0.7 m
Swell: Swell 0.6 m, 9 s from WSW
After a blow: Settling after 2.2 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 15.8°C

TomorrowMon 19 OctNeaps

High00:015.0 m23:10–00:51
Low06:223.0 m05:24–07:20
High12:445.1 m11:50–13:39
Low19:253.0 m18:28–20:21

No standout fishing times2.2 m range

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

Tue 20 OctNeaps

High01:354.9 m00:38–02:31
Low08:013.0 m07:03–08:58
High14:235.2 m13:25–15:22
Low20:552.8 m20:00–21:50

No standout fishing times2.4 m range

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

Wed 21 OctNeaps

High03:105.1 m02:16–04:03
Low09:242.8 m08:28–10:19
High15:385.5 m14:44–16:33
Low22:002.4 m21:06–22:54

No standout fishing times3.2 m range

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

Thu 22 OctNeaps

High04:125.5 m03:21–05:03
Low10:242.3 m09:28–11:20
High16:316.0 m15:39–17:24
Low22:511.9 m21:57–23:45

No standout fishing times4.1 m range

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Fri 23 OctMid tides

High04:586.1 m04:09–05:48
Low11:111.9 m10:16–12:06
High17:156.5 m16:25–18:06
Low23:331.5 m22:38–00:28

No standout fishing times5.0 m range

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Sat 24 OctMid tides

High05:386.5 m04:49–06:27
Low11:521.5 m10:57–12:47
High17:556.9 m17:05–18:45

No standout fishing times5.4 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:00
Sunset: 18:08
Moon: Full moon, 96%
Wind: W 5–32 mph, gusts 52
Waves: Waves 2.9 m
Swell: Swell 1.8 m, 8 s from WSW
Sea temperature: Sea 14.6°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:51
Sunset: 18:18
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: E 7–22 mph, gusts 35
Waves: Waves 1.4 m
Swell: Swell 0.5 m, 11 s from WSW
Sea temperature: Sea 15.6°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:53
Sunset: 18:16
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: S 9–17 mph, gusts 27
Waves: Waves 1.2 m
Swell: Swell 0.6 m, 10 s from WSW
Sea temperature: Sea 15.5°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:55
Sunset: 18:14
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: NNW 11–26 mph, gusts 43
Waves: Waves 2.4 m
Swell: Swell 1.1 m, 8 s from WSW
Sea temperature: Sea 15.4°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:56
Sunset: 18:12
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: SW 5–16 mph, gusts 26
Waves: Waves 2.3 m
Swell: Swell 0.9 m, 9 s from WSW
Sea temperature: Sea 15.2°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:58
Sunset: 18:10
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind: NW 8–24 mph, gusts 39
Waves: Waves 2.8 m
Swell: Swell 1.6 m, 8 s from WSW
Sea temperature: Sea 15.1°C

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